By July 1986, the first phase of a three-phase expansion was underway with a 10-room addition to the Sky Motel, at an estimated cost of $150,000. Completion was expected within 90 days, with a September 1 opening targeted. Kish said the motel "was in the worst condition when I bought it. I've tried to improve it within financial reasoning, but now I can't stand the eyesore any longer." The second phase was to expand the casino and restaurant, while the final phase would remove old buildings from the property and add more parking. The entire expansion was expected to cost a total of more than $1 million. At the time, the casino included 150 slot machines. The addition was completed in 1987. The Skyline's original 1964 sign was replaced in October 1988; the original sign was revamped and installed at the Sky Motel. An addition was made in 1992. By 1996, the building had been expanded to .
