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Creve Coeur council votes 6–1 to remove deteriorating Lake Schoolhouse after structural concerns
Summary
After staff reported a cracked main beam and residents debated fundraising and reuse, the City Council voted 6–1 to remove the Lake Schoolhouse building and salvage historically valuable contents for preservation.
Councilors voted to remove the City-owned Lake Schoolhouse after staff reported a newly widened crack in a primary basement beam and a structural engineer indicated replacement would be required. The decision followed public comment, a council tour of the building and extended debate about preservation, fundraising and ongoing maintenance capacity.
Jason Valvero told the council that a structural engineer's…
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