Shoemaker stands up for your right to cheap hot dogs

The following resolution about concession prices at GFL Memorial Gardens has been placed on the agenda of next week's City Council meeting by Ward 3 Coun. Matthew Shoemaker and Ward 1's Paul Christian.

The meeting will be livestreamed on SooToday starting at 4:30 p.m. Monday:

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Fan-friendly pricing - GFL Memorial Gardens

Mover: Councillor M. Shoemaker
Seconder: Councillor P. Christian

Whereas balancing the cost of concessions must always strike a balance between satisfying fans and turning a profit for the concession stands; and

Whereas a recent trend in major league sports has been to implement fan-friendly pricing on the most popular menu items available at sporting events; and

Whereas fan-friendly pricing at major league sports venues across North America has resulted in increased revenue because it has increased the sale of concessions at major sporting events;

Now therefore be it resolved that staff be requested to investigate and report to council regarding the implementation of fan-friendly pricing at the GFL Memorial Gardens for the 2019-2020 Soo Greyhound season, and, if it is proposed that a fan-friendly menu be implemented, that a review be conducted after said season to determine the success of the fan-friendly pricing.

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