After several days silently whisking through the building with a measuring tape, refusing to utter so much as a word of his plans, Christensen announced his proposal Feb. 5 during a city council meeting. He cares so much about this town. Council members were so moved by the offer they each decided to donate their city salaries for three months. The city clerk and police chief also have pledged contributions, and several people have told Christensen they'll help with construction. The city doesn't have that kind of money.
Officials hope to raise the additional money through donations.
One council member suggested a benefit auction. Stark said he has a good idea, too, but will wait until Thursday's meeting to bring it up. The remainder of the building is used by the Public Works Department as a maintenance shop and for storage. One main room serves as a lobby, office area and a meeting room for the council and Grant County District Court. You got a guy paying a fine or talking to a judge and another guy right there paying a water bill.