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Council plans to close on CloudCare site; agrees not to extend tenant lease long‑term while evaluating restroom construction
Summary
Council reviewed a proposed city purchase of the CloudCare medical office to install public restrooms and storage; members generally opposed a long extension of the current tenant's lease, directing staff to close on the property (scheduled Aug. 19) and to prioritize timely design and construction for restrooms.
The city manager updated council on the pending purchase of a property (formerly CloudCare medical office) that the city intends to convert to a public restroom facility and event storage. The city expects to close on the property Aug. 19 and discussed a tenant's request for up to 14 months to relocate while building a replacement medical office elsewhere.
Several council members opposed an extended lease holdover because the city’s priority is to begin restroom construction quickly; Deputy Mayor Gilbert suggested a short month‑to‑month holdover (e.g., 90 days) if necessary, rather than a long extension that could delay the $700,000 restroom project. Staff said architects for the restroom design will be on the continuing‑services agenda on Aug. 20 and that they aim to present a scope for council review by early September.
Council consensus favored proceeding with closing and moving forward expeditiously on the restroom design and construction; staff will work to accelerate scope development and bring a task authorization forward so work can begin as soon as feasible.
