Councilmembers and several residents commended the new Redmond public safety facility during council comments after a recent ribbon-cutting and National Night Out events.

A councilmember said the facility opening and related events were “fabulous” and praised the police department for its public engagement. Another councilor noted the city completed the public safety facility while delivering savings on the project and said the facility will serve the department well for the foreseeable future. A resident praised the new space as a “mansion” compared with the old quarters and thanked contractors and staff.

Council members also acknowledged staff and contractors for completing the facility and pointed to positive community events hosted by the department, including National Night Out and a public ribbon-cutting.

Why it matters: the facility replaces an older building and serves as a base for public safety services; council highlighted its value to staff and the community as well as the benefit of completing the project with reported savings.

Next steps: council indicated staff will consider options for redeveloping the old police station site, with possibilities including entertainment uses, parking or housing; no formal decision was made at this meeting.