Council weighs $572,000 City Hall remodel; member suggests replacement
July 20, 2026 | Washington, Washington County, Kansas
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Council members discussed an architectural estimate of $572,000 to remodel City Hall after BG Consultants completed a report. Brian Foster of BG Consultants presented the estimate to council.
Council Member Don Imhoff questioned the cost and suggested an alternative: demolish the existing building, preserve the front façade and construct a new, handicap‑accessible building. "A half million dollars was a lot of money to put into the existing building," Imhoff said.
Council did not take a formal vote on this matter during the Jan. 3 meeting; staff will carry the discussion forward as part of facility planning and capital budgeting. Further study and cost comparisons were not specified in the minutes.
Next steps: staff and consultants will provide additional information to council for future consideration of City Hall improvements or replacement.
Council Member Don Imhoff questioned the cost and suggested an alternative: demolish the existing building, preserve the front façade and construct a new, handicap‑accessible building. "A half million dollars was a lot of money to put into the existing building," Imhoff said.
Council did not take a formal vote on this matter during the Jan. 3 meeting; staff will carry the discussion forward as part of facility planning and capital budgeting. Further study and cost comparisons were not specified in the minutes.
Next steps: staff and consultants will provide additional information to council for future consideration of City Hall improvements or replacement.
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