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Public Works Facility Project

Context

A new Town public works building with meeting space large enough for both boards, office and storage space for park staff, public restrooms, curb and gutter, paving and two picnic shelters at the Town Park, designed by Metropolis Architecture (Marty Marion, see Marty Marion) under a Building Committee led by Brock Hall. Council chose traditional ground-up construction over a pre-engineered metal building to match the Town Hall and park. Funding is by capital project ordinance from fund balance rather than the annual budget.

Key figures: Metropolis agreement $145,400 (basic services for the municipal building and parking $97,650; two picnic shelters and parking $47,750), Project Ordinance 26-01, April 6, 2026. Amendment No. 1 (Ordinance 27-02 on the document, 27-01 in the motion) added $9,615 for geotechnical borings by Certerra, raising the project to $155,015, September 8, 2026. Construction costs are not yet estimated; no construction ordinance has been adopted.

Status

Design about 50% documented as of September 22 (picnic shelters about 30 by 40 feet, scissor trusses; construction documents 8 to 12 weeks after the geotechnical report, then at least a 30 day public bid). Council said it intended to vote on the design October 5; the October 5 agenda lists the item, and no minutes are posted yet.

Log

  • 2026-10-05 - Town Council - Agenda lists the Public Works Facility project with Metropolis (agenda only).
  • 2026-09-22 - Town Council Vision Session - Marion reported design and specs about 50% complete, Certerra geotechnical report due in 3-4 weeks, Council satisfied and planned to vote October 5.
  • 2026-09-08 - Town Council - Council amended the project ordinance by $9,615 for geotechnical services (total $155,015; McAlpine/Leonard), conditioned on consulting Jim Lanik.
  • 2026-07-13 - Town Council - First 3D rendering of the building shared; next steps shelter renderings and geotechnical soil testing; no action.
  • 2026-04-06 - Town Council - Council approved the $145,400 Metropolis agreement and Project Ordinance 26-01 unanimously.
  • 2026-02-19 - Town Council Vision Session - Hall presented the Metropolis fee proposal and recommended traditional construction and a project ordinance once costs are known.
  • 2026-01-05 - Town Council - Building Committee update: ground-up construction recommended; full Metropolis proposal expected by February.