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Resident questions demolition of historic 'The Sport'; city manager says inspections and state law drove permitting decision
Summary
A resident asked who authorized demolition of the historic building known as 'The Sport.' City Manager Grant Gager said an internal staff review and on-site inspections showed structural problems and noted recent state law removed demolition permit decision-making authority from citizen historic-preservation commissions.
During general public comment, resident Rusty Trespass asked the commission to explain why the front of a historic building known locally as "The Sport" was torn down and whether public consultation preceded the demolition.
"I'm concerned about the decision making processes that allowed for the complete removal of that structure," Trespass said, asking which elements of the original building would be retained and whether a committee…
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