SLC Mayor Ralph Becker Discusses The Leonardo with KCPW

Aug 19, 2008 by Eric Ray

(KCPW News) Representatives from The Leonardo are scheduled to present a revised renovation plan for the old Salt Lake City Main Library to the city council tonight. The plan calls for the city to release $10 million from a bond approved by voters in 2003 to build the first of the new plan's three phases.

Last week, Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker sent a letter to members of the city council outlining history of the city's handling of The Leonardo and the results of a financial review of the museum. In that letter, Becker recommends the city - quote "immediately develop and implement a process to explore new uses for the building." Becker told KCPW's Eric Ray that he still believes in the concept of The Leonardo:

Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker will be on hand tonight when representatives of The Leonardo ask the city council to consider their new renovation plan for the old City Library building. Click here to view a copy of Mayor Becker's letter to the city council, and a copy of the museum's revised plan.

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