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Council approves demolition of old museum building at 115 NW Boulevard over mold and asbestos concerns
Summary
Staff presented structural, mold and asbestos testing results that rendered the museum building unfit for occupancy; the council approved demolition and asked staff to consider future green‑space or multi‑use options for the cleared site.
The City Council approved staff’s request to demolish the aging museum building at 115 Northwest Boulevard after staff outlined ongoing roof failure, significant interior water intrusion, mold test results showing high levels of mold and positive asbestos tests in mastic beneath interior floor coverings. Parks and facilities staff said the museum has largely relocated collections and that abatement will be required prior to demolition.
Council members discussed potential future uses of the site — including green space, an overhead shelter for events or a possible police substation — and asked staff to coordinate removal, mitigation and master‑planning for the parcel once initial demolition and abatement occur. Staff indicated demolition would be funded from fund balance and that the parks department will work with the museum to move furnishings to the new location.
Motion and vote: Staff presentation was followed by a motion and roll‑call approval; council voted to proceed with demolition.
Next steps: Staff will contract for abatement and demolition, assist the museum with relocation of holdings, and return to council with ideas for long‑term site planning.
