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TO. THI CITY COUNCK
FROM THE CITY MA HAWS OFFICE
SUBJECT: USE OF THE L.ODI GRAPE BOWL,
DA 1 E� NO,
March 5, 1981
A proposal has been submitted for use of the Lodi Grape Bowl for
a monthly flea market to be held on Saturdays. The proposal was
submitted by Mr. Lee Holm, 84S Floyd St., phone 368--2666, who is
a resident of Lodi, married, and the son-in-law of Stanley Kir,t.
Mr. Holm feels that a monthly flea market, preferably held within
the confines of the Lodi Grape Bowl, could be successful, and
given time to be built up, might be a worthwhile revenue situation
for the City of Lodi. He would like to have the first Saturday of
each month set aside for this endeavor. Because of prior commit-
ments, it may be a little difficult to start out in this manner,
but eventually, this is the day that he would like to have.
At the present time his proposal would be 20% of all stall rental
or $150.00, whichever is greater. Tarn percent of all food con-
cessions would be turned over to the City.
Mr. Bolan would carry sufficient insurance: coverage and name the
City as additional insured.
Mr. holm would put up a $500.00 clean --up deposit, which would
insure that the stadium would be clean after each event. He would
pay whatever energy costs would be involved. His hours of oVe~ra-
tion would be from 5 a.m. until approximately 10:00 p.m., which
would give him ample time to clean up. He would be charged only
for the time that he would be using, the lights at approximately
4.6 cents per kilowatt hour. The flee market would be open from
7:30 <i.m. until 4:30 p.m.
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Mr. holm has had experience in that fie operated a successful pro-
duce market in southern California for two years.
COMMENTS OF DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND PARKS
Based on the number of stalls that could be rented, it is
conceivable that this could build tip to a 5400 per month revenue:
source for the City of Lodi. It. is my feeling that, weather
permitting, it would be operated eight months out of the year,
possibly nine. As Mr. holm stated to me, he would operate twelve
rt.�nths out of the year if the weather permitted.
This will cause some inconvenience to our, softball and baseball
programs where Ponytail 5oftbal1 and Junior League Baseball are
concerned in that they do ise the :stadium for their activities
(luring April, May and June. it is also possible, I am sure, to
find a place for them for that one Saturday a month. If the
supervisors who make up the schedules are notified in sufficient
time, we feel it can be worked out.
I would therefore recommend that Mr. Holm`s proposal be given
approval. I--- 1 /)
eBenedetti, Director, Kecreation 6 Parks