Agenda - Council - 06/09/1998 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CASE OLD TOWN HALL REHABILITATION By: James E. Norman Background: As Council is aware, the City of Ramsey was awarded a grant in 1996, from the Minnesota Historical Society, in addition to the money from the land sale providing funding for rehabilitation of the Old Town Hall. It was determined in April 1997, that complete renovation of this structure and site would cost more than what had been budgeted and the Council awarded only three phases of the proposed five-phase project. The first three phases are yet to be completed and show a need for an additional expenditure of $24,935. The current balance of the Old Town Hall fund shows $5,322 of funds on hand leaving an estimated balance to complete the first three phases of the project of $19,613. During the Council work session held on June 2, 1998, the Council decided that, prior to consideration of how to finance the remainder of the project, a determination should be made to the location of the Old Town Hall. A formal determination of whether the facility would remain in its current site or be moved to a yet-to-be determined site has yet to be resolved. The options available to the City Council are allowing the facility to remain on its original site and making the necessary site improvements or moving the facility to a site which would complement its historical significance, and return the grant funding to the Minnesota Historical Society. Once a determination has been made as to the location of the Old Town Hall, staff would develop budget options for Council consideration and research the uses allowed under the Historical Society Grant funding. Council Action: Based upon discussion. Reviewed by: City Administrator Acting Finance Officer jmt/OIdTwnHI, doc