"We don't have a facility since the original city hall is in the floodplain and severely damaged," Mayor Pro-Tem Chad Booher said.
For a year, the Mokane City Council has been meeting in alternate locations, over Zoom and at the Lions Club Hall.
Because the old city hall was located on the floodplain and damaged by spring floods last year, the city believes the Federal Emergency Management Agency might cover most of the costs related to building a new hall.
At a City Council meeting Monday night, Booher said FEMA requested a statement stating that a remodel was not the best solution.
"We actually have a small building, but it's in poor shape," Booher said, describing cracking concrete and mold in the small space currently used as an office.
Two firms provided estimates, both agreeing it would be too costly to fix.
The small building is on city property - the same lot where the water tower is located.
Because the lot is big enough, the city is considering constructing a new building - with enough space to hold meetings and conduct city business in.
The city is just waiting on more feedback from FEMA.
In other business, the council discussed a new city website in the works and a cemetery clean-up project.
Local Eagle Scout candidate August Cross has been working with the city to clean up the Pioneer Smith Cemetery. He has organized volunteers to clear out brush and undergrowth and mow the grounds.
"It looks really nice," Booher said. 'Thanks a lot for all of this, because that was a project that we had talked about. You had good timing in getting that done."
Cross and his family attended Monday's meeting to discuss next steps.
Cross offered funds he's raised to help remove several trees that appear to be damaging headstones. The council asked Cross to gather a few estimates to determine how much tree removal would cost.
The council also responded positively to the possibility of bringing in someone to provide training on headstone restoration and care.
"We've already been contacted by at least three people, both here in town and from out of state who used to live in Mokane who are excited and say that they want to make donations if you set up a fund," said Leslie Cross, August's mother.
The council will consult with the city attorney to determine the best way to set up a donation fund to ensure continued upkeep of the cemetery.