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Board begins planning for new district office and shop; architects and financing discussed
Summary
Directors discussed moving forward with selecting an architect and obtaining preliminary sketches and cost estimates for a new district office (~4,0003,000-5,000 sq ft) and separate shop building; options included grant searches and possible use of a loan or existing cash reserves.
A board member requested the district restart planning for a new office and shop building, saying the current facility no longer meets long-term needs. The board discussed interviewing architects, obtaining preliminary sketches and cost estimates, and investigating grant opportunities. The board mentioned sketches would be needed before a firm price could be provided and that an initial design could be 4,000 to 5,000 square feet for the office with a separate shop building.
Board members raised funding questions, including whether to use a line of credit, existing account balances or seek external loans. One member referenced roughly $800,000 in a bank account as a potential resource and estimated early conceptual costs for certain options; the board agreed to place architect selection and preliminary design on the next meeting agenda for more detailed financial planning.
