The Landmarks Commission and Design Review Board met with City Council last night to discuss the invigorating the downtown historic core. Councilmembers Flynn and Margeson suggested signage to help connect the Downtown Park and Connector to the historic core. Councilmembers Allen and Stilin and others wanted to approach the surrounding businesses in the core to involve them collectively in our city's history and the grant monies that might be available.
Some big news is the Pho Restaurant on Leary with the metal siding is under new ownership and the owner may be amenable to removing the metal siding and renovating this landmark structure. Currently, there is graffiti on the siding. It was suggested the city look for redevelopment incentives for the core businesses.
On a second note, the 120 year old Redmond school house bell by the Public Safety Building is deteriorating and there was talk about moving it to one of various other locations. The stoop at City Hall and the Clock Park in downtown were two suggestions. Stilin thought it should be placed where it could be rung, if possible. The Landmarks Commission recommended incasing this artifact to protect it. Margeson and Flynn suggested keeping the bell where it is and encasing it but no final consensus was achieved.
Reported by Bob Yoder
Some big news is the Pho Restaurant on Leary with the metal siding is under new ownership and the owner may be amenable to removing the metal siding and renovating this landmark structure. Currently, there is graffiti on the siding. It was suggested the city look for redevelopment incentives for the core businesses.
On a second note, the 120 year old Redmond school house bell by the Public Safety Building is deteriorating and there was talk about moving it to one of various other locations. The stoop at City Hall and the Clock Park in downtown were two suggestions. Stilin thought it should be placed where it could be rung, if possible. The Landmarks Commission recommended incasing this artifact to protect it. Margeson and Flynn suggested keeping the bell where it is and encasing it but no final consensus was achieved.
Reported by Bob Yoder
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