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Buildings and Grounds details repairs, explores mezzanine exit and VIP deck
Summary
Tony Anderson, Jefferson County buildings and grounds director, reported recent arena and grounds work — graveling, repaired swing gate and roof panels — and presented options for a new mezzanine exit/VIP area in Corwin Arena that will require engineering review and fire‑marshal approval.
Tony Anderson, the county buildings and grounds director, outlined recent capital and maintenance work at the fairgrounds, including graveling and packing near the OSU nutrition service building, finalizing the entry sign, replacing a roof panel damaged when skylights failed, and reinstalling doors to close the south swing gate. He noted some gate latches require attention because buried ties have rusted and posts can shift under use.
On a separate agenda item, staff proposed improving mezzanine egress in Corwin Arena to create a second emergency exit and a potential VIP area. Options discussed included punching a north‑end opening with stairs, installing an external catwalk that connects the mezzanine to office exits, or building an exterior deck with roll‑up service doors to create a VIP terrace. Board members emphasized the need for structural engineering, the fire marshal’s sign‑off and consideration of ADA triggers before any construction. Tony said he will gather engineer cost estimates and seek county approvals before returning to the board for any funding decision.
