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City center: flood repairs, gym ceiling replacement and new kitchen appliances planned
Summary
Council received updates on flood damage repairs to the city center gym and foyer, scheduled work to replace ceiling tiles and agreed to purchase kitchen appliances and related equipment so the renovated facility can reopen.
Beaver City staff reported Jan. 13 that the recent water damage at the city center will be repaired and that the project is nearing substantial completion; staff also briefed the council on planned equipment purchases for the renovated kitchen.
Repairs and schedule: staff said the gym and foyer sustained water damage that requires removal and replacement of ceiling tiles, with the contractor scheduled to begin work early the following morning. The city will replace the gym ceiling with a tongue‑and‑groove tile product staff said is brighter and provides improved acoustics; staff described this as an insurance‑covered repair in the affected areas and said they expect to meet the contractor’s timeline for punch list items.
Kitchen appliances and equipment: council members discussed procurement of new ranges and refrigeration for the kitchen. Staff recommended two freestanding electric ranges and upgraded refrigeration. The council directed staff to pursue commercially suitable appliances (commercial‑grade or heavy‑duty residential depending on cost and availability) and to proceed with purchases under the manager’s small‑purchase authority (items discussed estimated to be under $10,000 in total for ranges and small appliances); council members emphasized durability and the ability to serve caterers and community events. Staff said they will have the contractor and service vendor coordinate final hookups for the ice maker and refrigeration after installation.
Other facility issues: staff said asbestos tile removal work is underway in one section and that decisions remain to be made on whether to restore or remove a two‑story portion of the building. The council discussed short‑term planning for community use, noted the need for careful public messaging about access and safety and said it may schedule further discussion once the insurance adjuster and contractor proposals are finalized.
Next steps: staff will finalize appliance specifications and procure items within the approved spending limits, complete ceiling and foyer repairs under the insurance payout and return to council if larger scope decisions (demolition vs. full restoration) are required.
