The Dalles City Council has decided to proceed with seeking a request for qualifications from any entity that might be interested in restoring the historic Gitchell Building.  The building on the National Register for Historic Places located on First Street along the railroad tracks was deemed unsafe for entry by City staff a few years ago, and its proximity to the tracks could limit or make unusable the southern portion of the structure.  Assistant to the City Manager Matthew Klebes says the RFQ is looking for ideas, adding studies have shown rehabilitation could be expensive.  The City will take its time waiting for proposals, but Klebes says if they don’t receive any the Council will have to take a look at other options, ranging from the City paying to rehabilitate the building either for occupancy or as a landmark to seeking a demolition permit.