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City Council Study Session Minutes <br /> March 13, 2001 <br /> • <br /> Page 7 <br /> 1 building and decide if the second floor would be renovated. She explained the probable costs for <br /> 2 the interior alterations, site improvements, and maintenance needs would be a bare minimum of <br /> 3 $60,000. <br /> 4 Councilmember Hodson indicated several members of the community may be interested in <br /> 5 donating time and materials to reduce the renovation expenses for the temporary building. He <br /> 6 stated there was positive support from the residents on this issue. <br /> 7 Councilmember Sparks asked how long this building could be used on a"temporary basis." Mr. <br /> 8 Gilligan noted after a certain amount of time, roughly one to two years, the temporary use would <br /> 9 become permanent. He stated at that time, the TIF funds would need to be reimbursed. <br /> 10 Councilmember Sparks questioned the benefits of using this site. Mayor Cavanaugh noted the <br /> 11 temporary use as a teen center could benefit the community and would allow for redevelopment <br /> 12 of the site for the future. <br /> 13 Councilmember Sparks stated she feels there may not be a need for a teen center because it <br /> 14 would not meet the needs of all teens. Councilmember Hodson stated he felt the building would <br /> 15 be perfect for teen activities and indicated he has heard positive feedback for this use. <br /> 0 Councilmember Sparks explained she would like to see this site used as a community center, <br /> 17 versus teen center. Councilmember Horst indicated he felt there was enough community <br /> 18 activities to incorporate this into a combined teen center/community center. <br /> 19 Councilmember Sparks questioned if using this site on a temporary basis would be beneficial for <br /> 20 the City. Mayor Cavanaugh indicated a structural review was done to see if the building could <br /> 21 be used and the expense that would need to be incurred to get the teen center/community center <br /> 22 up and running. He stated he would be interested in having additional discussions on the interim <br /> 23 uses of this structure. <br /> 24 Morrison indicated the purchase of the property would be provided by TIF funds provided to the <br /> 25 City in 1999. He noted if the City does not purchase this site it may be demolished. <br /> 26 Councilmember Thuesen stated he was astonished with the stability of this structure. He stated <br /> 27 the temporary use of this structure should be greatly considered by the Council before jumping <br /> 28 into the purchase and renovation of this site. <br /> 29 Councilmember Sparks cautioned the Council when proceeding with this item and asked that <br /> 30 they all consider the benefits of this purchase. <br /> Mayor Cavanaugh thanked the Council for their comments and noted this discussion would <br /> continue at a future meeting. Morrison reported the City would be closing on this site on April <br /> 33 15, 2001. <br />