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Council hears fairgrounds report: bathroom remodel delays and barn redevelopment plans
Summary
Council members reported that the fairgrounds bathroom remodel cannot be completed in time for the fair and that touching the bathrooms would trigger costly code upgrades; the fair is prioritizing horse-barn redevelopment and may pursue a levy lift for pool improvements.
A council member reported on recent fairgrounds discussions, saying the planned bathroom remodel cannot be completed in time for the fair and that bringing existing facilities up to code would raise additional requirements.
"One of the issues that they're facing is they can't get the bathroom remodeled for the fair in time," the council member said, adding that touching the existing bathrooms would trigger code upgrade obligations. The report noted ongoing work around the horse barn and possible levy lift efforts for pool improvements.
No action was taken at the meeting; the report was informational and council members may follow up with fairgrounds stakeholders as needed.
