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City recreation staff outline reuse plan for former library building; initial upgrades estimated up to $80,000

3148231 · April 29, 2025
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Verona’s recreation director proposed using the former library at 1030 N. Franklin St. for recreation programming including after‑school care, senior programming and room rentals; staff provided an itemized estimate of initial upgrades ranging from about $36,000 to $80,000 depending on options.

Casey Dudley, Verona’s recreation director, presented a plan on April 28 to repurpose the former city library building at 1030 North Franklin Street for recreation programming, after‑school care, senior classes and rentable community space.

Dudley said the building is centrally located and could host after‑school programming for elementary students, toddler and preschool activities, adult exercise classes and community rental events. He said the school district had expressed interest in partnering on after‑school care and had a possible funding source (Fund 80) to support…

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