The public is invited to weigh in on a proposal to demolish downtown Duluth’s historic Pastoret Terrace building, formerly home to the Kozy Bar, and the adjoining Paul Robeson Ballroom

An environmental assessment worksheet exploring potential impacts is available for public review and comment through Aug. 15.

The Duluth Economic Development Authority has proposed to tear down the 1886 Oliver Traphagen designed building, which fell into serious disrepair after two fires and was tax forfeited in 2016.

Heather Rand, DEDA’s executive director, said last month that the building would likely meet the wrecking ball this fall if no suitable redevelopment plan were to emerge in the near future.

Rand said the EAW would be completed to explore any potential impacts the demolition of the buildings would have on the environment, the neighborhood and the city's historical character.

The report is available at City Hall, 411 W. First St., and the Duluth Public Library, 520 W. Superior St., as well as online at duluthmn.gov/community-planning/eaw.