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Former mayor shows Liberty Theater renovation slideshow, praises volunteer funding
Summary
Former Mayor Willis Van Dusen presented a slideshow showing restoration work at the 100-year-old Liberty Theater, telling the council the project—funded largely by donations—has repaired roof and drainage issues and will be a community asset for the next century.
During public comment, former Mayor Willis Van Dusen showed a short slideshow documenting renovation work at the Liberty Theater and thanked volunteers and donors who funded the project.
Van Dusen noted extensive waterproofing and roof repairs and said the restoration cost “a lot” and was largely paid by donations. He told the council the theater will mark its 100th anniversary in April and that the work will preserve it as a community asset. Councilors thanked him for the presentation and praised the volunteer effort.
The comment was delivered during the non-agenda public-comment period; the council did not take formal action on the presentation.
