City staff updated the City Council Monday regarding past, present and future uses of the Civic Center, in preparation for further discussions related to a 2021 Bond Program and the possible renovation of the City Hall/Civic Center complex. The Civic Center features 13,750 square feet of space available for City-sponsored events and meetings as well as for public rental (temporarily suspended during the pandemic).
Four future scenarios for the Civic Center were discussed, including:
- Continue as is using the current configuration
- Reconfigure the space to allow for better safety/security
- Assess relocating the Civic Center to a different site, possibly in an economic redevelopment area, to serve as a catalyst/support for other projects
- Discontinue Civic Center operations
A second briefing on Civic Center options will be given in winter/spring 2021, utilizing City Council feedback given at Monday’s meeting.
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