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Council signals support to remove east mezzanine from the initial build and re-evaluate later
Summary
After debate about cutting optional features versus functional spaces, several council members said they would prefer removing the east mezzanine now to reduce cost while preserving the maintenance bay and parking; staff will reflect that option in subsequent design materials and return with lifecycle cost analyses.
Council members repeatedly said they would not support cutting functional spaces such as the maintenance bay or vehicle storage but signaled a willingness to remove an optional east mezzanine now and leave its footings for future addition.
Multiple council members voiced that the east mezzanine could be deferred as an early, low-regret deduction that preserves flexibility for future expansion. One council member summarized the near-consensus by saying simply, "Take it out," and staff confirmed the item could be left as an option to remove up until contract award and that they will prepare alternate cost scenarios and maintenance-cost projections for the council's August work session and the November feedback review.
The removal of the mezzanine was not a formal motion or vote at the meeting; staff said they would incorporate council feedback and present documented options, ROI ranges, and maintenance estimates for finishes and solar ahead of any formal council decision.
