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Economic development updates: Heart City Theater fundraising, creative-district grant report and Revolving Loan Fund
Summary
The City of Valentine Economic Development Board received updates on Heart City Theater’s fundraising and demo/planning phase, was reminded to complete the creative-district final grant report, heard a Revolving Loan Fund update, discussed an RFP for listing city properties, and was told Director Mark J. Hagge submitted a letter of support for a wellness center project.
At its Jan. 27 meeting at the Valentine Public Library, the City of Valentine Economic Development Board received several project and administrative updates, including a fundraising status from Heart City Theater and a reminder to complete the creative district final grant report.
An update detailed Heart City Theater’s fundraising progress and said the group is entering a demolition and planning phase for an upcoming project. The minutes do not provide funding totals or a timetable.
Board members were also reminded of the need to complete the end-of-year final grant report for the creative district program; the minutes record that information was provided but do not list who will prepare the report nor its deadline beyond standard grant requirements.
The board received a Revolving Loan Fund update; the minutes note the update without further financial specifics. Members discussed issuing an RFP for professional services to list the two city properties (117 N. Edna Street and the Ray Street house) to engage outside real-estate listing services.
Director Mark J. Hagge notified the board that he had submitted a written letter of support for a proposed wellness center project. The minutes include no additional details about the wellness center’s sponsor, funding, or next steps.
The board set its next meeting for Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, and adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
