County presents contract to host state fair races at Montana Expo Park; staff recommends approval
June 04, 2025 | Cascade County, Montana
This article was created by AI summarizing key points discussed. AI makes mistakes, so for full details and context, please refer to the video of the full meeting. Please report any errors so we can fix them. Report an error »
County staff presented Contract 25-54, a renewal agreement between Cascade County (Montana Expo Park) and the Great Falls Turf Club to stage horse racing during the state fair race meet in 2025.
Under the agreement, Montana Expo Park will pay the Great Falls Turf Club $13,000 per race date, up to a maximum of $75,000. Staff said the maximum number of race dates is seven and listed proposed 2025 dates, including July 19–20 and July 26–27. The presentation noted six races are planned and the contract allows a maximum of seven.
Susan Shannon, the staff presenter for this item, described the contract as a renewal of a partnership that has been in place since 2013 and recommended approval. Commissioners asked no substantive questions during the staff presentation; the transcript records staff recommendation but not a final recorded vote.
Under the agreement, Montana Expo Park will pay the Great Falls Turf Club $13,000 per race date, up to a maximum of $75,000. Staff said the maximum number of race dates is seven and listed proposed 2025 dates, including July 19–20 and July 26–27. The presentation noted six races are planned and the contract allows a maximum of seven.
Susan Shannon, the staff presenter for this item, described the contract as a renewal of a partnership that has been in place since 2013 and recommended approval. Commissioners asked no substantive questions during the staff presentation; the transcript records staff recommendation but not a final recorded vote.
View the Full Meeting & All Its Details
This article offers just a summary. Unlock complete video, transcripts, and insights as a Founder Member.
✓
Watch full, unedited meeting videos
✓
Search every word spoken in unlimited transcripts
✓
AI summaries & real-time alerts (all government levels)
✓
Permanent access to expanding government content
30-day money-back guarantee
