Black Bear Crossing may remain at Como Pavilion

Black Bear Crossings may remain at the Como Pavilion this year.

The city and Black Bear Crossings are currently involved in litigation regarding who will run the Pavilion. A pending lawsuit will determine whether the city of St. Paul must extend Black Bear’s current lease at the Pavilion through 2018.

According to Brad Meyer of the St. Paul Parks and Recreation Department, “This lawsuit does not impact current or future bookings at the Pavilion, and despite the parties’ disagreement, Black Bear and the city agree that any wedding or event that is scheduled at the Pavilion will go forward on the scheduled date and time.”

He added, “Black Bear Crossings and the city of St. Paul are committed to ensuring the smooth operation of the Como Lakeside Pavilion for couples, organizations, and other customers who have booked weddings or events in 2014 or beyond.”

The St. Paul Parks and Recreation Department has accused the Glasses of breach of contract, and argued that the restaurant should be earning higher revenues in order to be considered successful. The Glasses have disagreed.