Here’s a quick shortlist of productive or strategic actions Elizabeth could do while she’s in Clintonville today, based on your recent plans:
🏛️ Government / City Hall Tasks
- Check property tax records in person at the Waupaca County Treasurer's office to confirm that $8,000 tax figure.
- Visit City Hall or Building Inspector/Zoning Office to:
- Verify whether any occupancy permits or conditional use permits were pulled
- Ask whether residential conversion is allowed under B1
- Get a blank zoning map or setback diagram
🏗️ Site-Adjacent Recon
- Walk around the school property, take fresh photos of:
- Any visible storm drains, manhole covers, or signage
- Exterior condition: roof, doors, windows, gym entrances, HVAC
- Any for-sale signs or notes left on doors
- Knock on doors of neighboring businesses or homes, and ask if they remember who bought it / what was supposed to happen.
🤝 Network or Rapport Building
- Swing by A-Rite Construction’s office, drop a card or note even if nobody's available.
- Stop into coffee shops or diners near downtown, and casually ask:
- “What’s going on with that old school?”
- “Do people want more community space or businesses?”
(Clintonville is small-town enough that you’ll learn a ton from a single chat.)
📎 Paperwork Retrieval / Prep
- Check the library or local historical society for archived:
- Original building plans
- Any mention of fire suppression retrofits
- Newspaper clippings about the 2024 sale
✉️ Optional for Bonus Points
- Snap a selfie in front of the building for later PR/kickstarter content.