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Stanton Center renovation draws heated debate over scope, LED gym floor and phased work
Summary
Council members spent an extended period debating Stanton Center renovation priorities — roof and plumbing fixes, restroom and accessibility work — and whether a proposed LED "eSports" gym floor is the right near‑term priority. Staff said design work is underway and that lead times for the floor mean work must be sequenced.
The Annapolis City Council spent prolonged deliberation on June 2 over the planned renovation of the Stanton Community Center, focusing on whether to prioritize structural and plumbing repairs or a high‑profile electronic LED gym floor the administration and some state lawmakers have backed.
Council members and staff agreed the building needs major work. Director Rosalind Johnson summarized the program: “As we touch a particular space, those items that need to be addressed in that space will be addressed,” and said architects and structural engineers are currently completing design and feasibility analysis.
Nut graf: The debate centered on sequencing: several council members urged fixing the roof, replacing failing plumbing and…
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