Grace Kirchner, Leader Correspondent
Photo by Grace Kirchner A meeting will be held Monday to discuss the future of the Clintonville Rec Center, which was built in 1922 as an armory.
A public meeting will be held Monday to give residents a chance to say what they would like to see done with the Clintonville Rec Center building, formerly the armory, at 55 E. 12th St.
The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Center, 30 S. Main St.
The building, which was built in 1922, was recently inspected by engineers with Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. The firm found that the gym floor is unsafe and unusable for large events.
The engineers said the building is safe for limited occupancy, and city staff continue to work the building. The building is also used by the Clintonville Food Pantry, city departments and the Clintonville Area Historical Society for storage.
Bringing the building up to code would cost at least $2.5 million, according to Short Elliot Hendrickson officials. A new building of similar size could be built for $4 million. The cost to raze the building is estimated at $160,000 or more.
City Administrator Sharon Eveland said more detailed information will be available at the community meeting. Representatives from Short Elliot Hendrickson are expected to discuss the firm’s findings.