HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 17, 1988 (95)TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
DATEI NO.
August 17, 1985
SUBJECT CONSIDZE? REQUEST OF ,-MC MUMMY C_=LRMAGE TO LdORK A HORSE DPANIN :AGO\-CAP4�G E
CC?tiCESSION AT LODI LAKE PA- -P C
PREPARED BY:
Parks and Recreat: ion Acting; Director
RECCIIHIE DED ACTIOi"s: The Parks and Recreation Commission and
Staff are entertaining; the possibility
of negotiating with the Wine Country
Carriage Company to provide horse-drawn carriage rides through Lodi
Lake Park.
BACKGROUNE INFORMATION: Staff was approached by Dave Smith,
representing the Dine Country Carriage
Company, requesting that he be allowed
to promote carriage rides from the Kine and Roses Country Inn
through Lodi I.:ake Park. We felt with adequate insurance provided
by the company that this would be an approprinto activity in and
about Lodi Lake Park.
Additional information will be presented to the Council prior �-o
the meeting.
Respectfully submitted.
ilyn E. field, Acting Director
Parks and Recreation Department
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LODI CI'T'Y COUNCIL MEMBERS
The Wine Country Carriage proposes to work a horse
drawn :wagon -carriage concession at Lodi Lake and in turn
bring in revenue for the Lodi City Parks and Recreation
Department for the use of the park grounds.
As far as projecting how many people or trips around
the lake, I cannot realistically estimate at this time,
however I truly believe it awi ll enhance the park's atmosphere
and provide an attraction as well..
Isere are several ideas in charging the Country Carriage:
1. Ten percent of the daily income.
2. A flat daily rate for the use of the
grounds.
3. A fee for every trip around the lake.
As far as liability insurance vw will have, one
million dollars coverage twelve months of the year per
vehicle with either the Carriage Association or through a
company out of Denver, Colorado.
Lodi City Patks and Recreation Director Ron Williamson
thinks this would be an excellent opportunity for.• Lodi
Lake and is contacting the State Recreation and Pdt'ks
Director on what type of contract could be applied.
Rides around Lodi Lake would mainly consist of three
months of the year from late May to sometime in September
but weather permitting, many more days.
My drivers are responsible and cautious professionals.
They have clone over one hundred events such as weddings, parties,
parades, and country rides. These events were performed safely
and competently of which I am proud to say. I. have learned from
f6 lks who have been in the business for sixty years or more.
'They have been ever so willing to teach us the proper and safe
ways of driving.
For the Last one -and -a -half years my business ha:: been
very satisfying to me and is growing steadily. `This venture at
Lodi bake would improve my business as well.
I appreciate the time you have given me to explain my
proposition. Thank -You very much.
Sincerely Yours,
Dave Smih-_
CITY COUNCIL THOMAS A. PETERSON
City Manager
CITY O F L O �D I
)AhtES .ti PIIKERT01`. Ir, ttauor
JOHSR. (Randv) SNIDER ALICE M. REL�ICHE
City Clerk
NtavorPro Tempore CITY HALL, 221 NEST PINE STREET
DAVID M. HINCHMAN CALL BOX 3006 BOB McNATT
EVELYN Ni. OLSON LODI. CALIFORNIA 952.11-1910 City Attorney
FRED M. REID (209) 33.1-563.1
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August 22, 1988
Mfr. Dave Smith
Wine Country Carriage
Wine and Roses Country i n n
Corner of Lower Sacramento
and Turner Road
Lodi, CA 95242
Dear Mr. Smith:
This letter will confirm action taken by the Lodi City Council at its
regular meeting of August 17, 1988 whereby, following your presentation
requesting approval for Wine Country Carriage to work a horse-drawn
wagon/carriage concession at Lodi Lake Park, the City Council
conceptually approved the idea and directed the Parks and Recreation
Director and the City Attorney to meet with you to work out the details
and to proceed with the preparation of a one year contract for this
concession.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not
hesitate to call.
Very truly yours,
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
AMR: j j
cc: Ron Williamson, Parks and Recreation Director
Bobby W. McNatt, City Attorney
lrxxrre 11njectlots
Lali lake
Picks arurxi i_cxii Lake with 13P1giar� [left Ivuse arra ckcz�, three mrx�tl rs a year frcxn
Am u, 1988 to 5, I.W.
'I'mal maim of %, elaarxi days ..........................28
Iburs wxicai at i.odi Lal<e.........................12 to 7
(With an hrxr of loading and-cailmdirg)
Childre-s rate .....................................$ 1..50
A.Ult rate .......................... I..............$ 2.50
Children 6 years and tsxier free with parent
kkilts 60 years aril over free
[-lith 10 diikken at t1wee .rides per lxxrr............ $ 45.(X)
i•li.th 8 01ILs at tiz ee rirks pc --r lxxn ............. ..$ (ACU
Average lxiurl.y incase .............................. $ 52.50
AG� per wedmxi day... ........................ YQ P 367.50
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Total per ueekend................................. $ 735.00
'Total per amth ................................. .$ 2,c40.W
( 'these mm7dges are Lmed on usirg one wt pn a-ily)
the 14m Cbmtry Ciarriage would Lite to use a carriage with the u gon whet
riot being used for wecklirW or parties. 'This %,rxsld add 1 /3 more urate.
t,b&- iay work is h.rr_d to estimate, hit if atte dwr-e is ba-eficial, 4xIi. lake will
We world not only work the best 3 rronths of the year, bot wiR begin early or
exteirl dim. .gt parts of the year clMxhnt qm the wmth rr.
'The rides would Nisi on the cast side of the restm ars on the rigt as ytu eater the
lark. We wuulil reed mxxjs gTrce for two veincles arri lrnses (gIxominately 40 feet in
UAch there is no parking there as of rxza). `The rides wtxrld ccntiwe amrd the lake
carpletely, tl-m we will meke a left tutor and finish vi -ere we started. th will talq2 the sane
route every time which tabs frau 12 to 15 minutes. We would lily to work from 12:00 recti
until 7:00 p.m., with al-jxolx-iate lx.mks to feel and water the llxses.
lhere will aNTV be t4A pa)ple workirg together. Om being d -e- driver ard the other
tIe groan c.In tsxh to tl-e IrTse. The horse will be wearirg a diaper to ire the grOJ-ds
ire- Int clekul.
At rb tial- Will ',P- tIIQ-' aY riders'J-O �e Faid inside the lalrn off ti -e P:Uxds.
Ihis sial i to a firs ad e)citirg venture [(-)r the truce CGmtzy Carries alt' Lan Iat�
aryl Lie tii_U ahsays xt with coiplete pmfessiotvJisr.
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