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411 <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer mentioned that he received a letter from somebody <br />who is also interested in purchasing the Mohr House. This would <br />be another alternative to consider. <br /> <br /> Mr. Brandes indicated that he was not opposed to restoring <br />the Mohr House, but he has some reservations about spending a <br />large amount to do that, considering that the City has other <br />projects that could use the money in a more profitable way. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarver pointed out that the Mohr House could be a <br />valuable asset to the City and said he was glad someone else would <br />be interested in restoring it should the City decide not to <br />restore it. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mohr stated that the Mohr House is the only house like it <br />that is left in the Valley and that it is a piece of history that <br />needs to be saved. She added that it could complement the Century <br />House and could be made available to the City in the same way. <br />However, should that not be possible, she would like to have an <br />interested individual like Ms. Tobey restore it. She indicated <br />there is interest in the community to donate services for <br />restoration. <br /> <br /> Mr. Butler indicated that he would like to see the Mohr House <br />preserved and restored as a public building. If this cannot be <br />done, he would like to see a private enterprise take over the <br />project and restore it. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer expressed that he would like to keep the Mohr <br />House in City ownership and use it as a public building. However, <br />like the other Councilmembers, he stated that if the City cannot <br />restore it, then selling it to interested parties would be an <br />alternative to consider. <br /> <br /> Mr. Brandes believed that there would be a problem raising <br />enough money and donated services. He stated that the most <br />realistic way to assure that the Mohr House will be saved is to <br />consider seriously individual offers to purchase and restore it at <br />this time. The house cannot endure another winter. <br /> <br /> Mr. Butler indicated that an action plan is needed, either to <br />analyze it as part of the Capital Improvement Budget (CIP) or to <br />ask staff to look into the actual costs involved and possible <br />funding mechanisms. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer requested Ms. Mohr to work with the non-profit <br />group and firm up its numbers and list of volunteers. He also <br />directed Mr. Walker to update and refine the facts and figures on <br />the project and come up with a report for the regular CIP Budget <br />meeting. <br /> <br /> -18- <br /> 10-31-89 <br /> <br /> <br />