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Hibbing approves $45,600 Widseth agreement to combine library ADA restrooms and tech hub design
Summary
Council approved a $45,600 professional services agreement with Widseth to complete design work on the Hibbing Public Library tech hub and main‑level ADA restroom renovations, with staff aiming to go to bid in February.
City service and public‑works staff told the council they will combine earlier restroom funding with a recently received grant for a tech hub and proceed with a single project. The council approved a $45,600 professional services agreement with Widseth to finalize design for ADA‑accessible main‑level restrooms and the library tech hub with the goal of going to bid in February.
Staff said the design will reuse existing plumbing locations and expand two small current bathrooms into full ADA accessible facilities, and will restrict basement access for general public use except for supervised events. Council members asked about circulation and whether there would be public restrooms outside the children’s section; staff said constraints of existing plumbing and budget limited options but they will adjust door placements to reduce direct exposure to the children’s area.
Why it matters: The renovation aims to improve accessibility to the library’s main floor and add a publicly accessible tech resource, which city staff said will allow the library to function more on a single level and better supervise basement activities.
What’s next: Staff will complete final design and prepare to issue a construction bid in February, as the council approved moving forward with the agreement.
