Council tables decision on Girl Scout House donation after local leaders urge more time

The City Council received a proposal on April 15 to accept donation of the Girl Scout troop house located on city land in Veil Park and to enter a license for continued use by local troops.

Parks and Recreation Director Bridal Smith explained the facility’s background and condition, saying a 2019 lease indicated the building was owned by the Girl Scouts and the land by the city. Smith said the Girl Scouts of Western Washington contacted the city seeking to relinquish ownership because of declining membership and budget constraints. She summarized a facility assessment and estimated major capital items: "If we were to replace the roof, that cost would be somewhere around $30,000–$35,000; carpet replacement about $5,000," she said.

Local troop leaders and volunteers…