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Commissioners authorize conceptual planning for new AgCenter office; may await state budget
Summary
Committee authorized county staff to develop conceptual plans and pursue an architect for a new AgCenter office; commissioners noted a possible state building appropriation could affect timing.
The commission authorized county leadership to develop conceptual plans for a new AgCenter office and to engage an architect to prepare layouts and initial drawings.
Discussion noted that the AgCenter staff are approaching retirements, and current workspace is constrained. Commissioners asked staff to prepare conceptual drawings (room sizes and layouts) that can later feed into construction documents, whether the project attaches to existing buildings or stands alone. Several members urged waiting to see if a state budget appropriation for an AgCenter building appears, noting staff expects to know next month whether state funding will be included in the governor’s budget.
A motion was made to give county staff (specifically, Josh, the mayor and LaVonja as named in the meeting) authority to develop plans and solicit an architect. Commissioners generally supported starting conceptual work but agreed to factor potential state funding and to report back with conceptual drawings and cost estimates.
