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City hears proposals for Rosener House; potential nonprofit partners would not assume ownership
Summary
City staff reported three parties are interested in working with the city on the Rosener House but said the Rosener group cannot actively do work tied to the college; interested individuals may form a nonprofit to partner with the city, which would retain ownership and responsibility for repairs and operations.
City staff briefed the council on outreach about the Rosener House and potential stewardship models during the Oct. 6 work session.
Alex said he and Mayor Kim met with three representatives of a Rosener group; the representatives indicated they could not directly engage in active stewardship because of ties to the college but might form a new nonprofit to partner with the city. "If they were to create a nonprofit, they'd be looking to partner with the city to help find additional funding and grants," Alex said, and council members were told any such partnership would likely be advisory rather than one where the group assumes ownership or operational responsibility.
When asked about costs and responsibilities, a council member noted the city would retain ownership and be responsible for repairs and operations. Alex confirmed that understanding: "The city would still be responsible for everything. Ownership, repairs, maintenance, operations." Council members asked staff to invite the three interested parties to present proposals during a future work session so the council can compare options.
No transfer of ownership or formal agreement was approved at the meeting; the council directed staff to pursue scheduling presentations and to follow up with other potential parties who had expressed interest.
