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Couple proposes privately funded downtown pavilion and plaza; council asks for timelines and feasibility details
Summary
Jim and Liz Fritz proposed a privately funded performance pavilion and multiuse plaza near the coop parking lot, estimating $1.5–$1.75 million and offering a $100,000 lead gift; council voiced broad support but asked for clearer budgets, utility timelines, and confirmation of potential PPA revenue.
Decorah — Jim and Liz Fritz presented a privately funded proposal on Feb. 17 to create a downtown green plaza and solar-canopied performance pavilion intended to host the farmers market, community performances and provide public restrooms.
The presenters said the pavilion roof and canopies would be solar arrays intended to power plaza operations and could produce surplus electricity sold via a power purchase agreement (PPA). The Fritzs proposed a nonprofit manager…
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