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Lenox council discusses ADA ramp options for library; staff to seek contractor estimates and grants
Summary
City staff presented proposed drawings for an ADA‑compliant ramp at the Lenox library and alerted the council that limited city‑owned land behind the building may require purchasing property or securing an easement; council asked the project proponents to get estimates and grant‑ready bids.
City Administrator Allison Kitzman presented proposed drawings to construct a new ADA‑compliant ramp at the Lenox library and explained the city owns only a small area behind the building, which may not provide sufficient room to meet required ramp elevations and distances. Kitzman said a land purchase or an easement from the adjacent property owner might be necessary and that the site would need to be surveyed.
Shari Burger outlined an alternative option that could include relocating the library’s air‑conditioning unit to create space for the ramp. Councilmember Hodges called attention to ADA elevation and distance constraints that must be met. Kay Smith said Burger would pursue grant funding and that contractor estimates would support those applications.
The council asked Burger to obtain estimates from contractors familiar with ADA requirements and to provide multiple options for the city to consider; no formal vote or funding commitment was recorded at the meeting.
