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86-032 RES . . . RESOLUTION 86-32 A RESOLUTION SU~PORTING THE TEMPORARY USE OF THE UPSTAIRS OF THE OLD COUNTY COURTHOUSE BY THE COMMUNITY THEATER, AND SUPPORTING THE PROPOSAL PRESENTED BY THE COMMUNITY THEATER FOR THE FUTURE USE OF THE ENTIRE OLD COUNTY COURTHOUSE BUILDING WHEREAS, the Community Theater has expressed interest in utilizing the upstairs portion of the old County Courthouse building for performing arts activities; and, WHEREAS, the Community Theater has expressed further interest in using the entire old County Courthouse building in a manner that is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Community Theater; and, WHEREAS, the Community Theater has made a formal proposal to the Sherburne County Board for use of the old County Courthouse facility; and, WHEREAS, the County Courthouse Project Manager, Clifford C. Lundberg, made a presentation to the Elk River City Council at its 6/2/86 meeting requesting support of the City Council in the endeavors of the Community Theater (see attachment); and, WHEREAS, the Elk River City Council supports the concept of a Community Theater within Elk River but also clearly understands that the old County Courthouse facility is under jurisdiction of the Sherburne County Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Elk River City Council supports the request by the Community Theater to temporarily utilize the upstairs portion of the old County Courthouse building; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Elk River City Council supports the proposal of the Community Theater for the entire use of the old Courthouse facility to be used in a manner that is consistent with the overall goals and objectives of the Community Theater. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this 2nd day of June, 1986. ~~ (~ ~L_ vt~;;jF~/- ~t ~-__~#C?~e~c ' ~/rl ATTEST: bd Pff~ Patrick D. Klaers, City Administrator ~ MEMORANDUM ~ ~ TO: Elk River City Council FROM: Elk River Community Theater By Clifford C. Lundberg, County.Courthourse Project Manager Gentlemen: members of the Community Theater, and the community have made a proposal to the of the old County Courthouse. That As you know I, other interested persons of County Board for the use proposal is as follows: A. Use of the upstairs: 1. The courtroom for a theater for the performing arts, a dance studio, and general auditorium capable of seating approximately 100 persons. 2. Other rooms upstairs for use as prop rooms, rooms, dressing rooms, a lounge, individual rooms, and teaching rooms, such as for musical ments, voice, art and drama. costume practice instru- B. Use of main floor: Art and historical exhibit area, main office, cable TV production and editing studio, and tourist information center. C. Use of basement: Land O'Lakes Choir Boys office and an artist's studio so that artists may set up their easels or other medium and come in at will to work on their art project. The proposal included turning the management of the building over to the Elk River Community Theater which is a nonprofit charitable corporation under State and Federal law. The Community Theater would like control of the building by long term lease or a transfer of title with appropriate reversionary clauses as the County may reasonably require to ensure the foregoing uses of the property. It is anticipated that this property would remain off the tax rolls. It is the intention of the Community Theater to make proposals for grants to a number of Minnesota foundations as well as out-of- state foundations to seek money for the restoration of the building both internal and external as well as equipping it with the necessary furnishings for its effective use for the foregoing purposes. We intend to attempt to restore the building to a victorian prospective while retaining the existing space. We ~ . . . I/o intend to reinsulate the entire structure and provide for anew mechanical plant for forced air central heating and air condition- ing and add an elevator. We expect the building will have to be rewired electrically. We are aware of the ambitious nature of our endeavor and feel that we are capable of realizing this dream. become an anchor for downtown Elk River We believe that this project would help River and bring distinction to the We expect this building to and a tourist attraction. to revitalize downtown Elk entire city. In this endeavor we solicit your help. We ask for a resolution of the Elk River City Council supporting our endeavor and requesting the County Board to grant the Community Theater temporary use of the upstairs of the old Courthouse pending resolution of the larger issue. Thank you.