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Restoration underway on library stonework; interior access and HVAC repairs still pending
Summary
Exterior stone cleaning and restoration on the library is progressing faster than expected; interior work may begin earlier than planned and trustees asked about HVAC leaks and budget implications for possible repairs.
Library staff reported the exterior stone restoration has progressed quickly and that interior work had been moved up; staff are relocating reference materials to accommodate contractors and said crews may begin interior work earlier than the previously scheduled June 1 start.
The director said crews are ‘‘working very very quickly’’ on cleaning and repointing and that the restored stone currently looks a different color from the front, but staff hope to match finishes. She also said the city-contracted team will enter interior spaces soon, putting pressure on staff to move reference materials and adjust operations during construction.
Trustees asked about HVAC leaks and the likely financial impact; staff said answers will be clearer after the final budget is set because some repairs may require city operating funds. The board acknowledged progress on building repairs while noting the need to confirm funding and timelines before committing to major HVAC expenditures.
