Representatives from Vysoké Mýto will propose options for the coachbuilding museum

Vysoké Mýto (Orlickoústecko) - In February, the representatives of Vysoké Mýto will decide on the form of the museum of automotive bodywork, or possibly cancel the project completely. However, before that, they will meet next Wednesday to propose possible variants. Miloslav Soušek (ČSSD), the mayor, told ČTK that he considers the museum too expensive.
    The museum of bodywork has already received European subsidies from the former leadership of the city. The project has its supporters and opponents. The municipality can accept a grant of 59 million crowns and must pay an additional 45 million crowns from its own budget.
    "In my opinion, the project was not prepared well. It is an investment that will affect the city's operations for a long time. We already have enough facilities that significantly burden the budget," said Soušek.
    The city will go into debt and will also have to pay 5 million crowns annually for operations. Jiří Junek, the director of the Regional Museum, states that it would be a great pity if the project does not pass through the representatives at all.
    "Finally, there is money to restore two deteriorating cultural monuments in the square. The courthouse and the prison are almost the oldest buildings in Mýtě, plus a modern building would be constructed as well," said Junek.
    In Vysoké Mýto, there was a famous bodywork shop of Josef Sodomka, whose successor became Karosa, now Iveco Czech Republic. The Regional Museum already displays some vehicles with Sodomka's bodies and would gain new space for further exhibits. Architect Roman Brychta will want to defend the project before the representatives in its originally proposed form.
    "There are three possibilities: we will realize the project 100% or we will reject it. Another option is a cheaper compromise variant," said Mayor Soušek.