<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2j8cNW_1DlLkZ8200" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2j8cNW_1DlLkZ8200" width="1200" height="600" >WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The City of West Monroe is officially seeking a private developer to develop and operate a new, two-story restaurant on city-owned property overlooking the Ouachita River.Mayor Staci Albritton Mitchell announced that the city has completed the preliminary planning and permitting phases for the site, located at the end of Wood Street in downtown West Monroe. The project has been opened for bidding through a formal Request for Proposals (RFP), with submissions from interested parties due by September 10. Under the proposed agreement, the city will retain ownership of the riverfront land, while a private partner will build, own, and operate the restaurant.Local officials say the initiative addresses long-standing community desires for a higher-end, “white tablecloth” dining option on the water.“Anytime you bring more people and give them more opportunities in an area, you’re not only improving our quality of life but you’re also increasing the commerce,” Mitchell said. “We have the people, the people are wanting something like this, we just need someone to come in and invest.”Tourism and economic development leaders believe the addition will strengthen downtown West Monroe’s commercial appeal by pairing dining with existing retail and lodging.“One of the things with tourism attractions is having critical mass of things together,” said Alana Cooper, President and CEO of Discover Monroe-West Monroe. “Having another restaurant in there is going to add to that mass of things to do in that area, which will also increase the economic impact.”According to Mayor Mitchell, several prospective developers have already expressed interest in the property. To learn how you can submit a proposal, click here. </div></body>

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WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The City of West Monroe is officially seeking a private developer to develop and operate a new, two-story restaurant on city-owned property overlooking the Ouachita River. Mayor Staci Albritton Mitchell announced that the city has completed the preliminary planning and permitting phases for the site,...

West Monroe Seeks Developer for Proposed Riverfront Restaurant

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WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The City of West Monroe is officially seeking a private developer to develop and operate a new, two-story restaurant on city-owne

West Monroe Seeks Developer for Proposed Riverfront Restaurant

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