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Library staff pitch outdoor program space; rough cost estimate $375K–$450K
Summary
Library staff described a conceptual outdoor space to expand programming and events. Council heard a back‑of‑envelope estimate of roughly $300–$450 per square foot for a ~1,500 sq ft area and were told the idea is long-term and conceptual.
Library staff described a conceptual outdoor space to support growing programming, including story walks and concerts. The idea remains early-stage, and staff asked only for the council's feedback on concept and approximate cost ranges, not budget approval.
Using a 1,500 square-foot example and a rough per‑square‑foot figure, a council member estimated a minimum cost in the mid‑hundreds of thousands of dollars. "Figure if it's 1500 square feet, figure $300 a square foot. That's $450,000," one participant said. Councilors agreed the project was desirable but "far down the road" and that more detailed design and cost estimates would be needed before formal budgeting.
