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Library board updates commission on Everson Building renovation plan; commissioners press on codes and insurance
Summary
A library representative told commissioners the Griggs County Public Library is working with a local contractor and Carrington Lumber on blueprints for renovating the Everson Building; commissioners asked about code compliance, engineer sign‑off and whether county liability/insurance will change.
A representative for the Griggs County Public Library (Lexi) briefed the commission on the library’s plans to purchase and renovate the Everson Building for library space. She said the library is working with a local contractor and Carrington Lumber to produce preliminary blueprints, and that the contractor will visit the building to refine those drawings before soliciting electricians and plumbers for bids.
Commissioners pressed Lexi on code compliance and whether an engineer or reviewer would sign off on plans. Lexi said Carrington Lumber has resources and that if the project exceeds $200,000 the library expects to work through an engineer or contractor for initial plans and plan review. Commissioners emphasized verifying ADA compliance and avoiding “halfway” work that later requires rework.
Lexi also raised an insurance question: the county currently holds liability because the library has a city/county arrangement, and Lexi said she had contacted InsureForward, which indicated the relocation would not increase the liability cost. Commissioners asked follow‑up questions about ownership and how insurance premiums would be handled; Lexi explained the city currently holds the policy for the building, and the library reimburses the premium.
The board thanked Lexi for the update and asked staff to return with further cost details in two weeks, after the contractor’s site visit and more refined cost estimates.
Why it matters: a potential county or city building purchase and renovation for library use involves budget, ADA/code compliance, and insurance/liability considerations. The board sought to ensure the project will be done to code and that funding/insurance implications are clear before final approval.
What’s next: Lexi will return with updated numbers and finalized blueprints after an on‑site visit; staff will provide the commission with the additional information needed for an approval decision.
