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Commissioners authorize fair board to seek RFQs for architect for Badlands Event Center
Summary
The commissioners approved the fair board's request to seek requests for qualifications for an architect for a new fair building to be called the Badlands Event Center; the fair board reported $212,000 in donations and ongoing grant applications.
The fair board updated commissioners on planning for a new fair building to be named the Badlands Event Center and noted a fundraising total of about $212,000 in donations and sponsorships so far. The board asked permission to seek requests for qualifications (RFQs) for an architect to design the project; a motion by Commissioner Keltner to allow the fair board to seek RFQs was seconded by Commissioner Teske and passed by voice vote.
Fair-board representatives described phased project planning, outreach and grant applications to supplement fundraising. Commissioners recorded the motion to allow the RFQ process and directed staff to place related future agenda items for review as the design process evolves.
