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Private $500,000 donation to fund Kuanas building renovation; board to take designs to planning commission
Summary
Board members reviewed design plans and said a private $500,000 donation is funding the Kuanas building renovations; the board plans to present a site plan/design to the planning commission before seeking council approval and soliciting bids.
Board members spent part of the meeting on the Kuanas and Quantis building projects, where staff said the Kuanas renovation cost is being covered by a private donation of $500,000. Staff said the intention is to take the site plan and presentation materials to the planning commission for review and then to council before soliciting construction bids.
An architect, Mark, is preparing design materials and staff said he is contributing architectural work at very low or no cost. Board members discussed the scope of the project — exterior materials, color and finishing details — noting those finer decisions can come later as design and bidding progress. Staff indicated the donation was earmarked for the Kuanas site but there may be some flexibility with the donor about site‑specific uses.
Staff said once the planning commission provides a recommendation, the board will take the project to council and then proceed to bid (Kuanas) pending council blessing. The board emphasized the value of bringing a clear presentation that ties the project to the city and parks master plans to support the planning commission recommendation.
Next steps: staff will share design materials and the site plan with the board and planning staff; a planning commission review and council approval are anticipated prior to advertisement for bids.
