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Council weighs renovating 57 East Star Street for rental or community use; cost estimates vary
Summary
Councilors discussed options for renovating a downtown house at 57 East Star Street — including renting, short-term revenue generation, or long-term redevelopment — with councilors estimating renovation costs around $50,000 and noting parking and roofing as additional considerations.
Council members and staff revisited options for the property referenced as 57 East Star Street. One council member promoted brainstorming uses for the downtown lot — from indoor recreation to a coffee shop — while others suggested incremental steps such as cleaning out junk, addressing the roof and making the bathroom accessible.
A council member said interior changes could substantially reduce costs and estimated, "I I don't see it costing us anywhere near a 100,000. I would guess more like around 50 at the most." The Chair cautioned the council to consider parking, roofing and long-term financing options, including debt financing or a public-private partnership, and suggested the council take a city tour first to gather ideas.
The council agreed to delay firm decisions until after the planned tour of other cities and to continue developing a prioritized list of work and financing options.
