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Committee refers annex HVAC and renovation options to full council with $160,000 in remaining funds
Summary
City staff told the committee the annex building needs HVAC, window and structural work and that about $160,000 remains in capital funds; the committee voted to send the question of long‑term use and improvements to the full council for direction.
City staff reported that roughly $160,000 remains in capital funds allocated to the annex and recommended prioritizing HVAC replacement, exterior window repairs and work on second‑floor joists before other improvements.
Staff said elevator repairs are complete but the HVAC condensing unit and furnaces require replacement to regulate temperature and humidity during summer months. The packet referenced a 2019 walkthrough study that identified multiple items needing attention; staff advised beginning with HVAC as the highest priority and then moving down the priority list as budget allows.
Committee members said the annex’s long‑term purpose — whether to retain it for staff use, lease it or prepare it for sale — is a full‑council policy question and moved to bring the annex discussion to the full Brainerd City Council. Members noted that the $160,000 number represents remaining funds but that scope and final costs depend on the council’s strategic decision about the building’s future.
The committee voted to forward the annex capital‑improvement options to the full council for a broader policy discussion.
Next steps: the committee referred the annex matter to the full council for a policy decision on occupancy and investment, and staff will provide options and cost estimates to the full council.
