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Council forms committee to assess burned band shell; volunteer architect offered pro bono help
Summary
The council approved a committee of councilors to evaluate the future of the burned band shell, directed the committee to work with Bolton & Menk and city staff, and noted an offer by Bemidji architect Jim Lukacic to assist pro bono.
The International Falls City Council on May 19 approved creation of a committee to study options for the burned band shell and to work with consultants and city staff on next steps.
Councilors Wagner and Kaler were named to the committee; Councilor Holden seconded the motion and the council voted to approve. The council noted that Bolton & Menk had previously provided work on the band shell and that Jim Lukacic, an architect from Bemidji, had offered to provide pro bono design assistance. Councilors said they want to move quickly to remove debris, work with insurance, and pursue donations to supplement insurance proceeds.
Committee role and expectations: councilors discussed that the committee will meet with public works staff, the city administrator and consultants to clarify scope, costs, insurance outcomes, and potential fundraising. The motion directs the committee to return to council with recommendations on demolition, design, insurance settlement, and funding strategies.
