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City raises Carnegie rental price unleashes debate
The Parks and Recreation Department boosted the Carnegie Library building rental to 900 for a six hour event, up from 525, sparking concerns from local caterer Steve Maceli about private competition. Officials say early data shows no bookings since the change and will gauge impact while balancing exhibit space and Freedom's Frontier needs.
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