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Kirkland council approves $85,000 fiscal note to advance design work on proposed Kraken IcePlex and community center
Summary
Council approved a motion to authorize $85,000 from general‑fund reserves to continue consultant and concept design work for the Kraken IcePlex proposal, including a community center study. Staff said negotiations with the Kraken are ongoing and the organization is also exploring other sites.
KIRKLAND, Wash. — The Kirkland City Council voted to authorize $85,000 from the general‑fund working capital balance to pay consultants and advance design work related to a proposed Kraken IcePlex that would include practice rinks and a community center on the Houghton Park‑and‑Ride site.
What the authorization covers - $60,000 — contract with Opsis to develop a community‑center concept plan and evaluate rooftop uses, including early design sketches and functional programming. - $15,000 — contingency funds to address negotiation‑related needs during ongoing discussions with the Kraken organization. - $10,000 —…
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