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Facilities committee reviews nearly $1M tennis building estimate, explores $100K–$150K savings

Board of Trustees, Gull Lake Community Schools · January 7, 2026
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Summary

Architects from TowerPinkster and consultants from AVB presented renderings and utility plans for a proposed tennis building, with a preliminary budget of $997,647 (approximately $416/sq ft). The committee discussed potential scope reductions and bidding alternates to cut costs.

Shawn Parshall of TowerPinkster presented updated architectural renderings and utility‑routing options for a proposed tennis building, with input from AVB consultants Derek Mathieu and Andrew Schipper. The presentation covered electric, water and sewer connections and methods for routing utilities to the new facility.

The initial project budget was identified as $997,647, equating to about $416 per square foot. Jim DeMaagd and Parshall said a prior scope review may allow a potential cost reduction “of approximately $100,000–$150,000,” and the Committee discussed the possibility of bidding elements such as roofing and locker components as alternates to reduce base bid costs. Committee members emphasized designing for low maintenance and requested a detailed architectural cost breakdown and additional financial review with District administration before proceeding to the Board. Outreach to the community, PTOs and the Athletic Boosters was proposed as part of next steps.