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Council hears about historic Lagoon barn's funding challenges and asks youth to help remove graffiti
Summary
City staff told the council that restoring a historic barn on Lagoon property would exceed available funds and would require coordination with Lagoon; Councilmember Scott Isaacson suggested repurposing or relocating the barn to Pioneer Village. Councilmember Melissa Layton asked for youth involvement to remove citywide graffiti.
City Planner Shannon Hansell informed the council that a historic barn on Lagoon property along State Street contains historic implements but that restoring or providing public access would cost more than the City currently has and would require coordination with Lagoon.
Councilmember Scott Isaacson suggested that Lagoon consider repurposing the barn and relocating it to Pioneer Village, and Hansell recommended the Historic Preservation Commission consider the project, noting the commission recently added new members.
Separately, during council comments, Councilmember Melissa Layton raised concerns about graffiti around the city and proposed involving youth in removal efforts to encourage community ownership and self-policing. No formal action or funding commitments were recorded.
