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Show Public Hearing Next Tuesday to Help Decide Fate of Old Jr. High Building Next Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in the ci.y hall, a public hearing will take place in an attempt to determine the fate of the Old High School, later the Jr. High, located in the downtown area of the city. The gym and seminary building will be used for the recreation program. The shop and lunchroom area are still owned by the Alpine School District and used by them for what is called a sheltered workshop. The city has the first option op-tion to buy that section when it becomes available. While Jack West Jr. was on the city council, some drawings were prepared which indicated some ways the building could be remodeled and used for various city functions. These will be on display at the hearing. Some very rough estimates were given at that time which indicated the building could be remodeled at about a cost of $23 per square foot compared com-pared with $50 per foot for a new facility, and that at least $100,000 would need to be spent in remodeling to occupy oc-cupy a part of the building. However, these are rough figures and only serve as a starting point for some thorough analysis. One option is to try to use the building as is with some very minor repairs. As with any option this has some pluses and minuses. One problem could be in meeting current fire and building codes if the building is to be occupied again. One option is to demolish the building and put it into park, until a new facility could be built as shown on some of the downtown plans. The city council would appreciate ap-preciate attendance and input next Tuesday night, even if it is just to listen and become better informed. |
