The Columbia Gateway Urban Renewal Agency board has authorized The Dalles City Manager Julie Krueger to proceed with negotiations with an Illinois couple interested in reconditioning and operating the Granada Theater.  Charles Gomez and Debra Liddell of Watseka, Illinois made a presentation to the agency in executive session, and Mayor Steve Lawrence says the board followed up in open session by authorizing the negotiations.  Earlier this year, the Illinois couple had submitted a proposal that also would have involved the Blue and Recreation buildings, with the Granada as a cultural and performing arts center.  This negotiation will center on the Granada only.  The URA board recently authorized negotiations with other parties to sell the Blue and Recreation buildings.