There was good news at Tuesday’s Ely City Council meeting, which approved a development agreement between the city and a company owned by Matt Stupnik that is turning the community center building into a boutique hotel.
Vacant for the past decade, the building known as CC seems destined for a new life.
Times have changed and buildings are no longer used as much as they once were, but they are no longer vacant eyesores.
A successful application for a development agreement and some redevelopment funding from the IRRRB would pave the way for larger private investment and give the historic local landmark a new purpose. Masu.
While previous attempts to reuse buildings have failed, Stupnik’s push appears to be working, and we applaud both his drive and his investment in Ely.
We all believe in Ely’s future and want a more stable economy, better paying jobs, more young families and more children in school, but we all believe in the future of Ely, and we all want to see a more stable economy, better paying jobs, more young families, and more children attending school, but… The investment shows serious confidence in Ely.
And investing in CC doesn’t happen in isolation.
A few streets over, the old depot, most recently home to Wilderness Outfitters, is also being repurposed with plans for a grand facility that would be a true gem if realized.
When you add in the Silver Rapids project and the continued investment in Ely by the owners who choose to set up shop here, it’s not just a commitment to the community, but a true way to put your money where your mouth is. It reflects your attitude. ” is a moment that shows Ely’s belief that better days are ahead.
It’s easy to find people who oppose new projects, saying, “It’s not in my backyard,” to oppose change or anything that could bring more people or more jobs to the area. It’s easy to stand up.
The City of Ely supports CC and Depot development and is hopeful that Lake County will stand firm and move forward with Silver Rapids.
Standing still is a surefire path to nowhere, and if we are to move forward, survive, and thrive, investments like CC, Depot, and Silver Rapids should be celebrated, not blocked.
