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Council weighs keeping two part‑time museum positions to sustain tours and hours
Summary
Council reviewed request to fund two part‑time museum positions to maintain walking tours and public hours; members said demand and waiting lists justify at least partial staffing while budget pressure requires tradeoffs elsewhere.
Council discussed two part‑time museum positions intended to support walking tours and extended hours. Staff and council members reported high tour demand and waiting lists for programs, and argued the positions would sustain operations and visitor services.
"It's pointless to have it if it's not operational," one council member said, urging at least partial funding to keep the museum open and serving visitors. Council asked staff to identify minimal staffing that would preserve programs and to return with costed options at the next workshop.
