Frequently Asked Questions
Over the years, the current space has become too small. Built in the early 1980s, the building is beginning to show significant signs of age. The aging mechanical systems and the size and configuration of the space simply don’t meet the needs of the department or modern police department standards
The Council Chambers and Municipal Court room are currently one in the same. At one time,
each had a separate space within City Hall, as is the general standard. Due to a lack of space in
the building, about 10 years ago the chambers and courtroom were combined into
a multipurpose space. This creates challenges in both the scheduling and functionality
of the room. Having court co-located with the new police station will be efficient for residents and visitors.
each had a separate space within City Hall, as is the general standard. Due to a lack of space in
the building, about 10 years ago the chambers and courtroom were combined into
a multipurpose space. This creates challenges in both the scheduling and functionality
of the room. Having court co-located with the new police station will be efficient for residents and visitors.
All available property within the city was reviewed and subsequently narrowed down to two viable options; the current civic center campus on 118th Avenue and Community Center Drive, and the area near the water towers on Community Center Drive/112th Avenue overpass. Based on safety considerations, site access and the space needed, the site on Community Center Drive/112th Avenue was the most favorable. This site provides a centralized location for police services. The extra space gives us the added opportunity to make the new center pedestrian and neighborhood friendly.
One of the priorities in the design process for the facility is that construction and subsequent operations minimally impact the surrounding neighborhood. Residents who live in the neighborhood were invited to a well-attended forum in November 2015. After listening to why a new facility is necessary, and how the city intends to create greater connectivity with the neighborhood, the reaction from those in attendance was positive and supportive.
The budget is $24,290,895 and is being paid from the 1/2% sales tax dedicated for capital projects.
The court room will continue to be used for city council meetings, city events and other meetings. We are looking at how to best use the space left by the Police Department and court staff.
The city will be building a new recreation center as part of the Civic Campus Master Plan.
A decision about a new City Hall has not been made yet.
A decision about a new City Hall has not been made yet.