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Council signals interest in exploring purchase of Boys and Girls Club building; closed‑session talks planned
Summary
Council discussed preliminary interest in the former Boys and Girls Club building and agreed to open conversations in closed session about potential acquisition, financing and uses such as parks, recreation and offices.
Councilors raised a preliminary idea to explore acquisition of the old Boys and Girls Club building in Cloverdale and directed staff to discuss options in closed session.
A council member said the building is on the market at an asking price described as "very high" and suggested the city begin informal conversations with the owner and realtors to determine whether a municipal purchase or partnership would be feasible for uses such as parks and recreation programming, school‑linked services, or city offices. The council member described the discussion as "open conversation" and asked whether there were any concerns before the closed session. (Councilmember Rob)
Staff recommended addressing the conversation in closed session so the city manager and council could speak with realtors without prejudicing negotiations. No formal acquisition motion was made; the item was scheduled for closed‑session discussion the following day, and council did not commit public funds at the meeting.
