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Resident urges council to form ad hoc economic development committee, suggests senior services and reuse options
Summary
Resident Bruce Schnepp urged the council to create an ad hoc economic development committee, proposed exploring senior services and redevelopment options for the former middle school site at Redgate, and requested council update the city website photos; he also mentioned local historical event coordination.
During the public‑comment portion, Bruce Schnepp (68 West Main Street) asked council to consider forming an ad hoc economic development committee to pursue developers and development plans. "I suggest to council... having an ad hoc economic development committee," Schnepp said, adding he has received ideas from residents he would like to share. He also raised questions about services for senior citizens and suggested exploring options for the middle school property and potential redevelopment at Redgate.
Schnepp asked the council to consider outreach and coordination with the school superintendent and said the website should be updated with new council photos. He referenced local historical society activity and a mastodon walk as additional community happenings. Council members acknowledged the suggestions and noted staff and managers will follow up on community requests.
