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Commissioners debate Bridal House renovation vs. library addition; motion to renovate fails for lack of second
Summary
County staff presented a single bid for renovating the Bridal House; commissioners and public commenters weighed historic preservation against cost and alternative plan to add space onto the library. A motion to proceed with the Bridal House renovation failed for lack of a second.
County commissioners heard prolonged public comment and staff presentations on the future of a recently purchased historic property referred to in materials as the Bridal House (608 Miller) and related historic structures, including discussion of the Pine Island schoolhouse and Highline School.
Purchasing staff reported one sealed construction proposal for the Bridal House with a base bid of $438,000 that covered known, visible repairs; staff said unknown structural repairs could substantially increase that figure and that alternates to tear down outbuildings or…
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