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Council hires LK Architecture for Andover Community Center feasibility study at $161,800
Summary
The council authorized a contract with LK Architecture to perform a feasibility study for a proposed Andover Community Center, approving a $161,800 total that includes an optional scientific engagement to expand public consultation and operational-cost analysis.
Andover City Council on May 26 authorized a contract with LK Architecture to conduct a feasibility study for a proposed Andover Community Center (ACC), approving a total not-to-exceed amount of $161,800 that includes an optional, more detailed engagement.
Rick Lance, director of public works utilities, summarized the selection process: the selection committee interviewed firms and narrowed the choice to LK. The study will include multiple drawings and renderings, layout options, cost estimates, a governance discussion, and an operational-cost analysis to inform decisions about staffing, hours of operation and potential revenue-recovery through user fees.
The base proposal presented to council was $148,300. Council members discussed adding a more detailed "scientific study"—a deeper engagement that would include additional citizen-satisfaction questions—for an added $18,000, which would bring the total to $161,800. Staff recommended including the additional engagement, and the council authorized the mayor to sign the contract for the combined amount.
Staff said the study is expected to deliver findings by the end of 2026 and that subsequent design work would be procured through a separate process. Council members asked that the study clarify likely operating costs, governance options and how the building siting would interact with future road widening on 13th Street.
