2025 3 18 Packet 2

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Agenda Item 
 
X A. Discussion of City Hall 
 
Overview 
City Hall conditions, capacity, renovations, expansions, ADA compliance, HVAC replacement, 
and purchase of other buildings to be used as a city hall have all been discussed for some time. 
Recently, during the December 9, 2024 work session, this item was discussed further. During the 
December 17, 2024 regular session, the city council authorized the city manager to obtain a 
commercial appraisal of a downtown building to be used as a potential city hall. The appraisal was 
received and this item was further discussed during the January 13, 2025 work session and during 
the January 21, 2025 regular session According to the January 21, 2025 minutes, no action was 
taken. Furthermore, during a special called meeting on February 27, 2025, the city council 
authorized the city manager to begin negotiations for the purchase of real estate with a maximum 
expenditure limit of $1.35M. As of March 6, 2025, negotiations with both property owners have 
occurred and all pricing numbers, due diligence periods, and earnest costs are known. Mayor Eaton 
will further explain how to proceed going forward. 
 
Following discussion during the March 10, 2025 work session, the consensus was to place this 
item on the March 18, 2025 regular session agenda under Old Business for further discussion. 
 
Action to Consider 
Further discuss the options of city hall renovations and additional capacity. 
 
Affected Departments 
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