Feb 12, 2013BoardMeeting
BoardCommittee Of The Whole Meeting
The meeting centered on the discussion of a recommendation for a new animal shelter. The presentation provided cost estimates for two facility sizes: a 6,300 sq. ft. city shelter and a 9,600 sq. ft. city/county shelter, highlighting the funding shortfalls associated with each option. Council members discussed the potential for county, town, and village contributions to the project to alleviate the burden on city taxpayers. Public comment included support for a combined shelter and requests for further clarification on construction cost estimates.