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Commissioners get options for 17 South M relocation; staff to return with firm costs
Summary
Leisure Services staff presented three options for the relocated 17 South M — a full renovation with elevator (~$1.4M), limited ADA/modifications, and intermediate plans — and commissioners asked staff to return with detailed cost breakdowns and programming for a visitor center/parking use.
Leisure Services Director Stuart Sword and project consultants presented concept options for the relocated 17 South M building and asked for direction on programming and cost expectations.
Sword described Option A as a full renovation that would expand circulation, add an elevator, and provide roughly an additional 800 square feet; staff cited a conceptual estimate of about $1,400,000 for a full office renovation, including industry standard contingencies. Architect William Kenny said the full renovation would add vertical circulation and a new elevator to serve both floors.
Commissioners and the public debated whether the structure should house parking‑division functions and a walk‑up visitor center, be used for community events and museum space, or remain primarily an office footprint. "I would support these ideas coming back with a hard number, and here's what it's gonna take to make the visitor center a walk‑up window," Commissioner Sarah Maliga said. Several commissioners argued Option B (limited modifications, ADA ramp, and selective interior changes) might meet near‑term needs while staff pursues more detailed programming and grant opportunities.
Staff agreed to return with more precise estimates and to evaluate how much retrofit would be required to accommodate a visitor center, parking customer service window, and parking staff offices versus a full envelope renovation.
