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City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Tuesday, November 9, 2021 5:30 PM Online and Via Phone Study Session Attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81275075133? pwd=YmJ1c29jSXdyTkVKd25DWVl0aE5lUT09 1. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Mayor Cheryl Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Clark Gilman, Councilmember Jim Cooper, Councilmember Yến Huỳnh, Councilmember Dani Madrone, Councilmember Lisa Parshley and Councilmember Renata Rollins 2. BUSINESS ITEM 2.A 21-1045 Activation of City Property Located at 108 State Avenue NE Briefing and Discussion Strategic Projects Manager Amy Buckler and Economic Development Director Mike Reid gave an overview of the city-owned building located at 108 State Avenue which was once the City's original City Hall and Fire Station. Ms. Buckler noted that until recently the building housed a childcare facility and Family Support Services. Currently the building is being used as the Crisis Response Unit headquarters, for storage and for a warming/cooling center during extreme weather. Ms. Buckler reported the building was last remodeled in 1992, and while in fairly good condition, it needs $1.5 million in upgrades to include HVAC, plumbing and interior/exterior finishes. Any new use for the building will require remodeling. Ms. Buckler discussed the building's relationship to the Downtown Strategy. Currently there is low activity at the intersection where the building is located. She discussed potential uses for the space, also noting there are other city-owned properties adjacent to the building. Ms. Buckler discussed approaches to next steps in determining a use for the building. Those steps include request for ideas, solicitation of interest, and request for proposals. Councilmembers discussed the topic and asked clarifying questions. The study session was completed. 3. ADJOURNMENT City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes November 9, 2021 The meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m. City of Olympia Page 2