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MAYOR & COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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DATE: 10-6-15 REGULAR ITEM # AGENDA ITEM: Status of Arts Center
SUBMITTED BY: Clark Schroeder
THROUGH: Clark Schroeder, Interim City Administrator
REVIEWED BY: City Council / Staff
SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS:
- Introduction of Item .............................................................. City Administrator
- Report/Presentation…………………………………………City Administrator
- Questions from Council to Staff ............................................. Mayor Facilitates
- Call for Motion ............................................................... Mayor & City Council
- Discussion ....................................................................... Mayor & City Council
- Action on Motion .................................................................... Mayor Facilitates
POLICY RECOMMENDER: Interim City Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: Minimal cleanup costs
SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: Sometime in the mid 2000’s a house was purchased at 3585 Laverne Ave N by the City with
Park funds. The intent was to demo the home and use the land as part of the downtown park. The building was put into use for various purposes including the Library for a spell. At this point the building is used by a group called the Valley Friendship club and a group that comes and paints every now and then. The building has fallen into disrepair and would need substantial maintenance to make it acceptable for public use.
The building was inspected by our Building Official, Fire Chief, Parks Chairperson, and Electrical inspector. Their report is attached to this packet. I will highlight that if this building is going to be used as a public facility it would need work and a budget to fix it up and bring it into compliance.
City Council Meeting [Regular Agenda Item 13]
June 4, 2012
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RECOMMENDATION: If the city council wishes to create and maintain a community center
repairs/maintenance/budget/contractors need to be developed to create a safe compliant space.