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City looks to approve Miller Art Museum occupancy agreement

Another step toward the Miller Art Museum vacating a portion of the Door County Library’s Sturgeon Bay campus is set to take place on Tuesday when the Sturgeon Bay Common Council meets. Last month, the Door County Board voted 17-2 to move forward with a plan that would see the Miller Art Museum leave the library within the next five years. According to the agreement, the Door County Library and the Miller Art Museum will use the next five years to plan and raise the necessary money to accomplish their goals for the future. If the museum remains in the city, the agreement states that Sturgeon Bay officials will cooperate with the Miller Art Museum to pursue grants and offer financial support for needs like public restrooms and parking. If the museum cannot vacate the library by September 1st, 2029, it will pay a rent of $3,500 monthly for up to one year. According to a memo written by City Administrator Josh Van Lieshout, the county, the city and the Miller Art Museum have been hammering out the details of this agreement for the last 18 months and it acknowledges the capital improvements made by the Miller Art Museum to the building, the contributions of the Gerhard Miller family, and commits the three entities to continue to work together. The agreement is the only item of business located outside of the consent agenda. The Sturgeon Bay Common Council will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. inside its chambers at the city hall.

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