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Council Advances Library Expansion Plans

PrincetonJun 23, 20262 min read

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The City Council unanimously authorized staff to begin the request-for-proposals process for renovating and expanding the Lois Nelson Public Library.

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The action starts a competitive process to seek proposals for the library project; it does not itself approve construction. The council also directed staff to continue studying dedicated funding for public safety and return with cost figures, while approving submission of a FY27 Department of Justice COPS Hiring Program grant application. Two development requests were approved, including a 59.665-acre final plat subject to City Attorney review of homeowners association documents.

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Authorized the request-for-proposals process for renovation and expansion of the Lois Nelson Public Library by a unanimous 5-0 vote.
Directed staff to continue exploring the Public Safety Sustainability & Dedicated Funding Study and return with numbers at a future meeting.
Authorized submission of the FY27 Department of Justice COPS Hiring Program grant application and related documents by a unanimous 5-0 vote.
Authorized the Interim City Manager to sign engagement letters with Boyle & Lowry, LLP and Wyatt Hamilton Findlay, PLLC for representation in the Sicily Laguna Azure, LLC litigation; the motion passed 5-0.
Approved the 59.665-acre Serenity Phase I final plat, subject to homeowners association documents being submitted to the City Attorney within 48 hours; the motion passed 4-1.
Approved the 15-acre Harvard Flats Addition replat by a unanimous 5-0 vote.
Approved the ordinance canvassing and declaring the results of the June 13, 2026 runoff election for Council Member Seat 4; the minutes do not identify the elected candidate.
Approved ratification and renegotiation of the professional services agreement with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. for plan review and inspection services.
Authorized contract negotiations and execution with CPS HR Consulting for executive recruitment.
Tabled discussion of retaining special counsel for City Council-related matters.

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