Summary
A theater company is taking over the vacant former Park Place cinema under the city parking garage, paying utilities and 50 cents per ticket, ending two years of vacancy.
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Last discussed Mar 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
City stops paying utilities on the empty space and gains 50 cents per ticket.
Downtown businesses, moviegoers, and the city's bottom line.
Preservationists and residents who value the auditorium could lose a downtown landmark if demolition moves forward, and taxpayers may bear costs under either option.
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City Council - Mar 16, 2026
A theater company is taking over the vacant former Park Place cinema under the city parking garage, paying utilities and 50 cents per ticket, ending two years of vacancy.
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