Committee Debates Demolition

BOONE, Iowa---The Boone City Council's Economic Development Committee debated the procedure to use to move forward with the demolition of a building at 1004 Story Street.  The building had housed the Historical Museum Society of Boone County and is currently owned by Tier Five Pos Properties of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  Public Safety Director Bill Skare reported to the committee that the building needs to be demolished as a safety matter.  The Committee has been concerned about the cost and who will be responsible for the demolition and maintenance of shared walls.