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Committee directs staff and partners to pursue Hearst Center remodel; fundraising milestones will guide city payments
Summary
The Committee of the Whole voted to recommend proceeding with a Hearst Center remodel project and to direct staff and community partners to begin private fundraising steps and next actions framed in the remodel plan.
The Cedar Falls Committee of the Whole voted to recommend that City Council direct staff and community partners to move ahead with a remodel of the Hearst Center and to begin the private-fundraising work associated with the remodel proposal.
The committee—s motion, made and seconded during Monday—s meeting, passed after council members described a lengthy local planning history and the arts board—s preference for a remodel. Mayor (unnamed in the transcript) and several council members said the remodel was more feasible within the city—s current budget outlook than a full new build.
Why the committee favored a remodel
Councilmembers and participants said the Hearst Center project has a long planning history with multiple feasibility reviews and fundraising conversations…
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