A much more austere version of renovations for what will soon be the former Thompson Park Zoo Aviary will be formally presented to City Council on Monday although details were in the Council agenda released Friday.
The circa 1980s structure some wanted demolished but Council wanted saved will serve as a learning center in the future with the space to be used for classroom and some social functions.
Hopefully on Monday, Council will affirm again its support for the revised and less expensive plan as well as designate the project as the Karl R.Burns Learning Center in honor of the late Mayor so instrumental in building the structure at a time in the Zoo's history when its future was in doubt.
While taking a little longer than expected, the Council and new Zoo director have stayed focused on creating a useable and affordable structure which is at the center of the Zoo.
4 comments:
Building a legacy to a former mayor at tax payers expense sounds wrong to me.
So it looks like you're going to go ahead with something the citizens of Watertown never intended when they wanted the aviary preserved. How extremely governmental of you. At least it will serve as a place where teachers can take the day off.
Taxpayer money going to the birds? Sounds like we have the obama administration running the city!
Don't forget....Meetings are open to the public....Get off the couch if you have a problem.
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