Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Library Relocation topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Winfield council agrees to pursue Pilot Grove Savings Bank building for library relocation despite accessibility and maintenance concerns
Summary
Council discussed acquiring the Pilot Grove Savings Bank building to relocate the library and agreed to move forward despite concerns about weather-stripping, a roof leak, parking and handicap accessibility; two council members plan to attend the August 12 library board meeting to discuss plans.
The Winfield City Council agreed to move forward with acquiring the Pilot Grove Savings Bank building as a potential new location for the municipal library, while flagging several building concerns that will need further review.
Council members noted issues including weather-stripping at windows, an identified roof leak, parking limitations and handicap accessibility challenges. The council recorded consensus to advance acquisition discussions; Jennifer Lemke and David Pieart expressed interest in attending the library board’s August 12 meeting to coordinate next steps.
No purchase price or formal vote is recorded in the meeting minutes; the council’s action in the record is an agreement to pursue acquisition and further evaluation of building repairs and accessibility improvements.
