By a three-to-one vote, The Dalles City Council decided to have municipal staff prepare to go out for requests for proposals for the demolition of the Gitchell-Waldron Building, and terminate negotiations for its preservation. City staff had been talking with a group headed by archaeologist Eric Gleason about either moving the building to another location or restoring it at its current site. Assistant to the City Manager Matthew Klebes told the Council estimates for moving the building came in at $775,000 without including foundation construction. He also said two non-profit groups had expressed interest in the project but both had reservations due to its scope, and the Columbia Gateway Urban Renewal Agency board was not receptive to the idea of donating one of two parcels on 1st Street identified as potential relocation sites. In moving to look towards demolition, Councilor Russ Brown said he felt the issue had gotten no further in the past 12 months, and the City had to consider the liability associated with leaving the building up. Darcy Long-Curtiss was the lone no vote, saying there should be more community input.