Commission approves three‑year lease extension for Trail Scenic Byway visitor center with 60‑day exit clause

City staff recommended a three‑year lease extension for the commercial space used as the Visitor Center for the Gorano Trail Scenic Byway, citing continuity of operations after the closure of the Lee Bell facility. Staff said the negotiated monthly rent will be $2,000 (up from last year’s $1,946 and change) and that the lease includes a 60‑day termination clause at the end of any year to allow the city to vacate if alternate space becomes available.

Attorney Rubin identified minor language corrections in the document (for example, changing "assignment" to "extension"). City management explained the extension acknowledges a signed administrative action and that the commission’s vote would formally accept the manager’s execution and incorporate the attorney’s suggested edits.

A commissioner moved to approve the lease amendment as revised by the city attorney; the motion was seconded and carried on roll call.