Library board flags roof replacement, HVAC and bathroom work in five‑year capital plan

The Muskego City Public Library Board reviewed a draft five‑year capital plan on May 19 and emphasized a roof replacement as the top near‑term priority, with HVAC, door/security improvements and bathroom renovations scheduled in later years pending funding.

Director Kelsey told the board the library building, installed in 1999–2000, is reaching the end of a typical 25‑year roof life and the library has experienced multiple leaks and ice‑damming incidents. She reported recent contractor quotes ranged roughly from $300,000 to $396,000; applying a 5% inflation factor and adding an estimated $15,000 for architectural/engineering led to an estimated planning range of about $303,000 to $423,000.

Board members discussed the HVAC system after staff reported a recent outage that resolved when staff power‑cycled the unit. The director said the larger rooftop unit is slated for replacement later in the plan and that current evidence does not justify moving it ahead of the roof.

Security upgrades were discussed as a separate project. Kelsey said quotes for security doors and an additional camera are pending and that preliminary estimates for door/electronic key upgrades are around $50,000; she said grant funding or a donation from the Friends of the Library might help cover the cost.

Board members also debated bathroom renovations, which were previously estimated at about $500,000; the director proposed a placeholder of $600,000 for bathrooms in 2031 to reflect inflation and the need to meet current ADA standards if the rooms are renovated. Members noted ADA compliance raises costs and that staging the work across years could inflate overall plumbing and construction costs.

The board adjusted the draft plan, moving some items into later years (for example shifting light‑pole work), and asked staff to include the roof as a top priority for the 2026 capital request. The board did not take a binding funding vote at the meeting; the plan will be refined for future budget submissions.

Key figures discussed: recent roof quotes $300,000–$396,000 (pre‑inflation), a 5% applied inflation factor, $15,000 engineering allowance, preliminary security door estimate about $50,000, and an estimated placeholder of $600,000 for bathroom renovation in 2031.

Next steps: staff will refine quotes, pursue grant opportunities for security and follow up with public works on scheduling and budget timing.