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Library renovation consultant hired; city will request county repaint crosswalk and approve door repair

Blackduck City Council · October 21, 2024
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Summary

Council heard that consultant Tony Gustofson accepted the library renovation job and will provide a timeline and budget; council also agreed to ask the county to refresh a faded crosswalk at Summit and First and authorized Clarity Glass to replace a door hinge as a repair.

The council heard updates on planned renovations to the city library and a pair of nearby maintenance issues. A council member said consultant Tony Gustofson met with library staff and accepted the project; Gustofson will provide a timeline and a budget and indicated the work could be done for substantially less than $100,000. The renovation plan discussed included relocating a floor-heat thermostat and some electrical switches, enlarging a single restroom to improve ADA accessibility, and the consultant’s plan to subcontract electrical and plumbing work.

Separately, library representatives asked the council to request county action to repaint a crosswalk at the intersection of Summit and First (a county road). Council members agreed staff should verify the existing markings and, if needed, send a formal request to the county to refresh the crosswalk paint.

On a facilities maintenance item, staff reported that Clarity Glass inspected a crooked door at City Hall and was given authorization to install a piano hinge to repair the problem; Clarity will also provide a quote for a full door replacement if further work is required.