Blue Lake makerspace to close local site; commissioners discuss future options

Commissioners were informed that the local Makerspace operator is closing the Blue Lake site to concentrate programming in McKinleyville. The operator provided notice to city staff that power will be turned off and that November may be the final month of operation at the Blue Lake location.

A commissioner summarized the situation: "She's decided to close the space," and commissioners expressed regret while discussing possible volunteer workshops, partnerships with Del Arte, and the potential to rebuild a makerspace in the future if there is community support and a sustainable volunteer base. The commission suggested exploring partnerships and asked that community members notify the commission if they were interested in sustaining a future space.