Here is part of the debate.

Gilbert said he met with a Salvation Army representative last week. He was pleased with the mix of recreation, community and service facilities, he said.


Gilbert said he was not shown the artist's rendering of the exterior.


"If it looks overtly like a church from the outside, that is something we would have to take into consideration," Gilbert said. "I think that makes a difference. We know we're not fooling anyone and there is a spiritual aspect there, and it's OK. It's when it crosses the line."

Does it really matter all that much, what the outside looks like? If it resembles a church is that not okay? If it does not resemble a church that would be okay as well I don't care what the outside looks like.

The Salvation Army WILL NOT push religion on anyone.