PRESENTER: Presenter
Chad Donegan, Parks and Recreation Director
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of a contract for the concession operation of the Landa Park Mini-Train with Landa Park Railroad, LLC, David Junker.
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DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Under the direction of David Schoenvogel, the Landa Park Mini-Train concession has operated in Landa Park for over 40 years. Mr. Schoenvogel notified the City that he decided to transfer ownership of the concession to his business partner, David Junker, who has also worked the concession for several years. The City needs to enter into a new contract with Mr. David Junker, operating under the corporate entity named Landa Park Railroad, LLC. Mr. Junker is ready to begin under the terms of the new agreement as of May 1, 2025, pending Council approval. This is a revenue contract that will pay 15% of their gross receipts to the City. The contract will have a 5-year contract term with an option to renew for (1) additional five-year term.
This contract includes the train operations and concession sales. The tracks will remain in place and operations will continue with the services the City and our community has enjoyed for many years.
ISSUE:
New contract to continue Mini-Train operations in Landa Park.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☒Community Identity
☐Organizational Excellence ☒Community Well-Being ☐N/A
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FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no cost to the City as this contract will pay the city a revenue of 15% of the gross receipts.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of a contract with Landa Park Railroad, LLC, David Junker.