Tonight the Bismarck City Commission voted unanimously to approve a partnership with the Bismarck Park Board on a project in downtown Bismarck.   The idea includes the High Prairie Arts and Science Center moving from its location in Northwest Bismarck to the World War Memorial Building at the intersection of North Sixth Street and East Broadway Avenue. 

   Gateway to Science was the driving force five years ago that led the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District to purchase the existing Arts and Science Center in Northwest Bismarck.  However, even then the argument was the space would not be enough.  So, at the time it was mentioned there would be an expansion project to ensure the groups would have the space needed to do their work.  But that expansion project has never happened to this date.  While preparing to start the fundraising for such a project the idea of moving the center to the World War Memorial Building was put on the table.  That is where we stand today. 

   A committee will be formed including the major players from each of the groups (BIsmarck City Commission, Bismarck Park Board, Downtowners Association and the user groups) to put together a report on the idea.  This would include what needs to be done to remodel the facility, the estimated costs of the remodel, parking and if the idea is even financially feasible. 

Brad Feldman
KX News
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