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Board considers $1,500–$2,000 mini-split to keep new park restrooms open year-round
Summary
Staff told the board a mini-split HVAC unit for the new park restrooms could cost roughly $1,500–$2,000 if installed during work hours; the board asked about controlled access to prevent tampering and noted prior winterization damage to meter hardware.
Assistant city administrator (filling in for the city administrator) presented the public works packet and explained staff had proposed installing a mini-split heating/air-conditioning unit in the new park bathrooms so the facility could remain open year-round. He said staff member Corey estimated the installed cost at roughly $1,500 to $2,000 if fitted during regular work hours.
"That way, we'll have bathrooms in the park year-round," the Chair said while describing the benefit. Board members asked whether the controls would be accessible to the public; staff indicated the unit would be controlled from the maintenance room to prevent tampering. A committee member noted the facility had been winterized last year and a meter freeze previously caused about $2,000 in damages, underlining the need to ensure proper installation and winterization.
The assistant city administrator said he expects Corey to return with firm numbers and that the board would vote on the project after cost details are provided. No formal motion to purchase was taken at this meeting.
