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Douglas County approves purchase of Carson Valley Cinemas to create cultural and performing arts center
Summary
The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of Carson Valley Cinemas in Minden for $2.9 million and directed staff to work with the Carson Valley Arts Council to convert the site into a cultural and performing arts community center over time.
Douglas County commissioners approved a $2.9 million purchase of the Carson Valley Cinemas building in Minden, directing staff to close escrow and to work with a nonprofit operator to develop the site as a cultural and performing arts community center.
The board voted unanimously to accept a purchase‑and‑sale agreement with Mahalo NV, LLC for the property at 1760 U.S. Highway 395 North (Ironwood Shopping Center) and to authorize a $25,000 earnest‑money deposit drawn from restricted room‑tax reserves. County staff told the board the building appraisal submitted with the packet valued the real property at $3.2 million; county staff negotiated a $2.9 million purchase price and estimated closing costs under $10,000.
Brooke Ady, director of community services, said the county would own the building…
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