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Council approves $200K window replacement for Old City Hall museum building
Summary
Council approved a $200,000 exterior project for the Old City Hall building leased to the historical society, with staff and trustees saying the work will preserve stained glass and original trim while replacing storm/sash assemblies to stop rot and condensation.
The historical society and city staff presented a proposed $200,000 project to replace failing storm windows and address rot at the Old City Hall museum building. Staff emphasized that the project would preserve and reuse the original stained-glass sashes and outer wood trim while installing energy-efficient replacement assemblies to reduce condensation and future rot.
Project materials in the packet show photos of rotted sills beneath storm windows and staff said the visible rot is likely more extensive once storms are removed. The historical society reported successful fundraising for a capital campaign and said the restoration is the final major exterior phase after prior siding and painting work.
At least one preservation-minded speaker urged the council to pursue repair rather than full replacement, calling the building a "crown jewel" on Main Street. Staff responded that the proposed windows match historic profiles and that colored glass and historic interior trim would be preserved.
Council voted to allow the historical society to proceed with the window replacement work and noted staff would oversee details including manufacturer selection and preservation of interior historic elements.
