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Board reviews PRA post-grant recommendations and seeks inclusion in city 10-year capital plan
Summary
The board discussed an architect’s (PRA) list of remaining work after a flexible facilities grant, agreed it should be forwarded to the city for planning and budgeting, and asked staff to pursue a formal plan from PRA so costs can be sequenced into future capital-improvement budgets.
Trustees reviewed a handout from Jason, an architect with PRA, that lists remaining work needed to bring the Port Washington Public Library building “up to date” after the flexible facilities grant. Board members urged staff to forward the comprehensive recommendation to the city so the work can be considered in the 10-year capital improvement plan (CIP).
Jason (PRA) provided the list in the board packet; Tom, library director, said the list is the “comprehensive list” and pointed trustees to page 15 of the packet. He said PRA’s recommendations include siding replacement, window upgrades, electrical and staff-area work, two bathroom updates and parking-lot improvements.
A city engineer (unnamed) told the board that Kraus-Anderson’s citywide facilities condition assessment was consistent with PRA’s list, and noted that Kraus-Anderson did not visit the library in person because PRA had already performed the work there. The board discussed prioritization. A trustee asked whether the board should give a prioritized list to the city; staff said they would provide the PRA list and consult with Mark (city administrator) to learn what the city needs for its records and CIP process.
Tom proposed asking PRA to develop a more comprehensive plan and cost estimate next year so the board can schedule work in future budget cycles. A trustee attempted to move toward formal action, but staff clarified the item was listed as discussion only and no motion was in order at this meeting. Trustees agreed staff should continue conversations with the city and that the library should be included in facility-level planning.
Board comments emphasized that siding and windows are high priorities and that new windows could yield energy savings given the library’s “hefty” monthly electrical and gas bills. A trustee noted the library roof is suitable for solar panels if that option is pursued in future planning.
There was no formal vote on funding or on a scope-of-work at this meeting; the board asked staff to return with firmer estimates from PRA so trustees can consider timing and funding during the budget process for 2026 and later.
