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Council hears Powell Community Center roof, HVAC and locker‑room needs; solar option under consideration
Summary
Staff told the council the Powell Community Center faces major capital items—roof replacement estimated at $800,000–$1.25M (with potential solar coupling), HVAC air‑handler replacements and locker‑room modernization—and recommended phased design engagement guided by a Tran & Thomas feasibility study.
Parks staff told the council that while many deferred maintenance items at the Powell Community Center have been addressed, several major capital improvements remain, notably a roof replacement estimated between $800,000 and $1.25 million and multiple HVAC air‑handler replacements.
Penn said the roof estimate range reflected an option to incorporate solar, and staff are evaluating structural feasibility before bringing alternative designs back to the council. "The reason that number is $800,000 to $1,250,000 is because there's a consideration to potentially include solar along with that," Penn said. Staff recommended phased implementation and working with professional designers to plan cohesive long‑term improvements.
Council members and staff also discussed locker‑room modernization recommended by a Tran & Thomas feasibility study, including adding individual family changing rooms and improving wayfinding and circulation with children. Laura Smith noted the consultant material in the packet and said the city would return with design specifics and community input when projects move forward.
