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Door County Board advances scaled Yonkers Building renovation after sharp public debate
Summary
After months of study and public comment, the Door County Board voted 13–6 to authorize next design phases for reusing the Yonkers Building as museum archives and tenant-ready space, approving a plan that consultants say can meet core needs within a reduced budget while critics pressed to sell or demolish the property.
The Door County Board of Supervisors voted 13–6 on Dec. 16 to advance a scaled renovation plan for the Yonkers Building that would provide archival and workspace for the Door County Historical Museum and prepare the remainder of the building for lease or other county use.
The resolution before the board authorized phases of design and construction management work after a consultant presentation that compared renovating the Yonkers Building with building new adjacent space. Paul Mardski, who identified himself as representing the contractor engaged for the study, told the board that reuse was the more economical option within the study's $3 million cap and that the structure ‘‘is in fair condition and with the improvements necessary can be reutilized.’’
Why it matters: the Yonkers property has been the subject of repeated reviews and public scrutiny for nearly two decades. Opponents said the county has already spent heavily on studies and should return the real estate to the tax rolls or use the money for other county needs. Supporters said a…
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