Elks Building developer says project will meet deadline despite debt, other setbacks

Historic Elks Building owner Granville Brinkman said last Friday on-hold renovations would begin again today and the project will be complete by a city-imposed June 30 deadline. However, as of Thursday he had not paid for a permit that would allow work to continue and, according to court records, he is allegedly indebted hundreds of thousands of dollars to contractors, some who have pulled off the job.