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West Des Moines council defers Jamie Herd Amphitheater restroom design amid cost debate
Summary
Councilors debated a proposed $112,270 design contract and $600k–$750k construction estimates for permanent restrooms at the Jamie Herd Amphitheater and voted to defer final approval pending more scope and cost clarification.
City councilors on Dec. 15 postponed a decision to hire OPN Architects to design permanent restrooms at the Jamie Herd Amphitheater after heated debate over design scope and cost.
The council considered a $112,270 lump‑sum design contract; staff estimated construction could be in the $600,000–$750,000 range based on comparable projects. Council members pressed for options to lower costs,…
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