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Chairperson Cords stated that as a historic site the City has a duty to ensure it is secure to weather <br />and potential trespassing. He asked if there would be funding needed for the labor to install the <br />doors or whether City staff could complete that action. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan confirmed that labor would need to be hired to hang <br />the doors. He believed the cost would drop significantly because the materials have already been <br />purchased and the timing would not be an issue, therefore the contractor could fit it into their <br />schedule. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cords confirmed the consensus of the EDA to table this project as proposed until <br />there is a future opportunity. <br /> <br />Member Steffen asked if the building could be sold. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan believed that it could be. He asked the members of the <br />Council on the EDA if it would be necessary to bring the recommendation to place the project on <br />hold would need to go forward to the Council for formal action or could simply be done in a weekly <br />update. <br /> <br />Member Riley did not believe a formal action of the Council would be needed as nothing is <br />changed. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that if the doors are going to be hung, that would <br />come back for approval of the expenditure. <br /> <br />Member Riley commented that the roof was repaired in recent years and agreed it would make <br />sense to spend the funds to protect the asset in terms of hanging the door. <br /> <br />Motion by Member MacLennan, seconded by Member Olson, to recommend to City Council to <br />put the Old Town Hall Restoration Project on hold until the rate environment improves and direct <br />staff to obtain bids/quotes for door installation. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Cords, Members MacLennan, Olson, Howell, Riley, <br />and Steffen. Voting No: None. Absent: Member Johnson. <br /> <br />5. MEMBER / STAFF UPDATE <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan thanks Chairperson Cords for his participation in the <br />interview panel on behalf of the EDA. Interviews will continue with the six individuals selected <br />to move on. The final touches are being put on Business Appreciation Day. He provided recent <br />project updates. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cords asked for details on the StoryTeller Café project and who would need to <br />approve the plans. <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority/ August 12, 2021 <br />Page 5 of 6 <br /> <br />