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would give the Council time to reflect on what its intent will be with the facility. The downside is of <br /> 111 course a choice with the CHS may no longer exist. <br /> Option B would place the new Council in a similar position as the prior Council going back to the <br /> purchase of the building. Without the urgency of meeting a tenant's needs, the Council can determine <br /> conceptually what it wants the facility to be for the community, its potential uses based on its physical <br /> layout, and an acceptable cost based on benefit for both building out and operations. The framework <br /> for these considerations have been established, being the existing drawings, the proforma spreadsheet <br /> developed for showing costs, and the citizen's committee established by the prior Council. <br /> Time sensitive elements will revolve around what is considered to be prime construction season for <br /> making building improvements. VB Diggs may also become a consideration if they are to develop <br /> into a real element of the project. Currently the building is being used for some Parks and Recreation <br /> programs, and that can continue although at some point some improvements should be made to the <br /> building to bring it into full code compliance. Those actions are on hold pending a determination of <br /> an action plan for the building. In essence, Option B will allow the Council to decide how and where <br /> to proceed, but with the likelihood that the Children's Home Society will not be a participant. <br /> Summary <br /> • Other options exist to be sure, but these two appear to be the predominant ones at this point in time. <br /> This memo is an attempt to clarify the need, should the Council agree its a need, to act quickly if the <br /> Children's Home Society is to be a part of this project. The Council's input is critical and all attempts <br /> to address your concerns can be made. Please feel free to call prior to the meeting as well if there is <br /> anything I can find to help with the discussion Monday evening. <br /> Copied to: <br /> Mary Saarion, Director of Parks and Recreation <br /> Bel Rae Task Force <br /> Bob Thistle, Springsted <br /> David Wolterstorff, WAI Continuum Architects <br /> Cathy Bennett, Director of Economic Development <br /> Bob Long, City Attorney <br /> • <br />