Demolition of the Huron Boulevard site’s interior is underway after officials OK d a public-private development and lease agreement earlier this month.
Marysville City Council has unanimously approved a plan for a new band shell in Marysville Park. Described as an amphitheater which could accommodate larger bands and theater productions, the new structure would take the place of the existing stricture which city officials say was in need of repair. Patrick Phalen is the city's engineer and spoke to council last night about how the new stage will be oriented slightly different than the current one. "It's been rotated toward the river," said Phalen. "The reason that was done. was to take advantage of the shape of bowl down there and also turn it away from the sun." The new structure would include storage and changing areas in addition to a stage. The project comes with a $450,000 price tag with about $400,000 coming from county's COVID-19 federal relief funds. Bids for the project would be collected this summer with demolition and then construction occurring after Labor Day. The city hopes to have the
Officials from the City of Marysville were joined by several dozen community members for a special city council meeting Monday. Residents spent the first part of the evening touring the band shell and historical museum in the park. That was followed by a public input session regarding the future use of some of Marysville's most recognizable landmarks. Two options were presented for the band shell. One plan calls for renovation to the existing structure by extending the stage and roof outwards, allowing for more space and a larger variety of entertainment. The other plan calls for tearing down the structure and building a new amphitheater, which would include a changing area and restrooms. The cost of the renovation is estimated at $475,000 while starting from scratch is projected to cost $440,000. "It just seems like we can get more with the newer one," said Jack Quinlan, a former Marysville teacher with fond memories of the band shell. "If you're going to chan