Monday, June 14, 2010

Council undecided on grain elevator centre

The Friends of Grain Elevators are looking for a location for their proposed grain industry activity centre. A feasibility study funded by council was presented at last night's meeting. The feasibility study shows the grain activity centre probably wouldn't make a profit but could get by with fundraising events. Spokesperson Nancy Perozzo says they want council to help them find a location and pick a theme for the activity centre. Perozzo adds they don't want money from Council they just want the City to help them find funding partners from both levels of government and the grain industry. Councillor Mark Bentz says he's in favour of preserving our grain industry heritage but wants to know the exact costs associated with the project.  The City has ordered a study on the matter before they make a final decision.   The report could come back before council by August or September.