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The council unanimously confirmed its wish for a history museum at the Cuesta Annex on Tuesday night, giving the green light for the Mountain View History Association to raise $6 million for the project.
What was more vaguely termed a “cultural and agricultural structure” during the Annex planning process last year was designated a “museum” in Tuesday night’s decision, although details about its size and exact location were not determined.
Bob Weaver, president of the history association, said the group was planning to take up no more than 12 percent of the site’s 12 acres. He said the association had little time to waste because of rising construction costs and the many years it takes to raise funds.
Speaking against the action was Kevin McBride, a member of Save Open Space and of the Cuesta Park Neighborhood Association. He said the museum should be discussed as part of the ongoing Annex master plan process.
In response, council members noted that details would be worked out in the future, and that they were simply confirming their original intent from last year.
