Board raises commercial building booth fees, includes tables and electricity in base charge

Summary

After reviewing prior revenue and equipment costs, the board voted to set indoor booth fees at $175 (additional space $175) and outdoor booth fees at $125, with tables and electricity included. The change was approved by voice vote and staff was asked to update contracts and clarify building secure/close times.

Board members reviewed the commercial building exhibitor contract and financials from the prior year. Deb reported total exhibitor receipts of about $4,440 and pipe‑and‑drape costs of roughly $864; indoor receipts (after subtracting pipe and drape) were discussed as approximately $3,080.

Members identified inconsistent language in the contract about building hours and whether the building is "closed to the public" versus "secured nightly." Scott recommended clarifying that the building close time and the time by which exhibitors must clear their spaces be consistent in the contract.

After discussion, Troy moved to set the indoor booth fee to $175, charge $175 for an additional space, and set outdoor booth space at $125, with tables and electricity included in the fee. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The board directed staff to update the exhibitor contract to reflect the new fees and to correct the closing/secure time language so exhibitors understand they may have a short window after public close to clear their space.