The Loveland City Council approved a purchase of Unit C at 5801 McWhinney Boulevard in Centerra for a proposed future east-side municipal node, including possible library services and face-to-face city interactions.

Council approved the appropriation ordinance on second reading and then the resolution to purchase the parcel; the ordinance passed on second reading and the resolution passed 6-2. Councilor McFall and Councilor Foley voted no on the resolution.

Why it matters: City staff said the location would provide a place for residents on the east side to access city services without traveling downtown. "This location is purely an opportunity for the future," facilities operations manager Michael Hogan said, adding that the city expects a three-year horizon before activation.

Funding and operations: Staff estimated annual operating and maintenance (O&M) costs at about $36,000 once the facility is active; the council and presenter noted that the guaranteed portion of those costs (CAM) would be roughly $24,000 annually and would be a general-fund expense. "That will be a general fund payment," staff said. If the council later chooses to lease out space while holding the property, revenue could offset some O&M costs.

Public comment and concerns: Some residents urged caution about removing rentable retail space in a redeveloping Centerra area; others supported the idea of an east-side city presence. Councilors asked whether the city could put the building to interim use and whether it must be fully finished before occupancy; staff said basic fit-out needs would depend on intended use and some minimal improvements (lighting, outlets) would be necessary.

Next steps: Staff will close the transaction per the approved resolution, incorporate O&M into future budgets and explore interim uses or leasing options to offset costs before activating a full program at the site.

Sources: Council roll-call votes on Ordinance No. 6775 and Resolution R-49-2025; staff presentations during the Loveland City Council meeting.