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Repair or resell Kimball Event Center

A continual need for updates and repairs to the Kimball Event Center in addition to waning reservations for the facility has some Kimball City Council members questioning if further investments are wise.

Roofing, at a cost of approximately $100,000, was the latest in a long and growing list of repairs that have been necessary for the aging building. In addition to the new roof, previous administrations have updated the HVAC system and made repairs as needed.

City Administrator Daniel Ortiz said during the Jan. 5 City Council meeting that rebidding will be required if the council chooses to...