The City of Independence seeks citizen input on the fate of a beloved structure.

 

At last night's city commission meeting, several more structures were slated for Public Hearings in the condemnation process. Among those was the building at 500 North Park Boulevard also known locally as the Girl Scout House. The building was the long-time meeting place for Girl Scout and Brownie Troops in Independence and, therefore, has significant sentimental value for many. However, since the 2007 flood, the structure has fallen into disrepair. Assistant City Manager David Cowan says the building is in terrible shape.

 

A Public Hearing for the structure was set for February 26. Cowan says, the City would like to hear resident input on the Girl Scout House before that date.

 

Also at last night's meeting, commissioners discussed a similar issue with the ARCO Building. The current owner of that structure has promised to make improvements to save the building but has not yet made any repairs. Commissioners agreed to extend the window for the repairs until June, but agreed that if nothing was done by summer, that condemnation efforts and possible demolition would resume.

 

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