Council reviews teen center rebuild plan
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Council heard a recommendation to rebuild the Old Fire House teen center on its current site, with renovation as the backup option, and discussed budget planning, a draft environmental sustainability plan, and the process for filling a council vacancy.
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Council reviewed a recommendation to rebuild the Old Fire House teen center where it is now, with renovation at the same site as the second choice. Staff and stakeholders discussed the building’s structural problems, the need for teen space, and keeping music space as part of the center’s identity. Council also received updates on the 2026 budget, a draft environmental sustainability plan, and the steps for appointing a new councilmember after a vacancy.
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- The Old Fire House facility recommendation was moved forward for consent on November 18, with rebuilding on the current site as the top recommendation and renovation as the backup.
- The budget update was informational only; no decision was made.
- The 2025 Environmental Sustainability Action Plan draft was scheduled for consent on December 2.
- The council vacancy appointment process was advanced for further discussion at the Committee of the Whole on November 18.
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- AGENDA
- ROLL CALL
- Approval to Rebuild the Teen Center on the Same Location. Prioritize Expedience in Construction, Centering Teen Voices in the Design Process, and Including Music Performance Space and a Dedicated Recording Studio to Continue the Old Firehouse Teen Center Legacy
- Budget Update
- Adoption of a Resolution for the 2025 Environmental Sustainability Action Plan a. Resolution No. 1616: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Adopting the 2025-2030 Environmental Sustainability Action Plan
- Council Vacancy Appointment Process
- Council Talk Time
- ADJOURNMENT
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- Agendahttps://redmond.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1332117&GUID=EFB33452-A0B9-4D1B-B653-CDC2C990DAD1&G=4D25B8F6-2EB3-4784-A3AB-F30F60990FBD
- Packethttps://redmond.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=PA&ID=1332117&GUID=EFB33452-A0B9-4D1B-B653-CDC2C990DAD1&G=4D25B8F6-2EB3-4784-A3AB-F30F60990FBD
- Agendahttps://redmond.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1332117&GUID=EFB33452-A0B9-4D1B-B653-CDC2C990DAD1&G=4D25B8F6-2EB3-4784-A3AB-F30F60990FBD
- Minuteshttps://redmond.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1332117&GUID=EFB33452-A0B9-4D1B-B653-CDC2C990DAD1&G=4D25B8F6-2EB3-4784-A3AB-F30F60990FBD
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