SEPTEMBER 2022
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ALLEN CITY COUNCIL Ken Fulk Mayor
Daren Meis
Councilmember, Place No. 1
Carl Clemencich
Councilmember, Place No. 2
Dave Cornette
Councilmember, Place No. 3
Chris Schulmeister
Mayor Pro Tem, Place No. 4
Dave Shafer
Councilmember, Place No. 5
Ben Trahan
Councilmember, Place No. 6
CITY MANAGEMENT Eric Ellwanger
Eric Strong
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Tim Dentler
Rebecca Vice
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager
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PHASE 2 NOW UNDERWAY! ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY EXPANSION Plans to expand Allen Public Library are moving forward. In July, City Council approved a $949,297 contract with Hidell and Associates Architects to develop schematic and detail designs and prepare construction documents. Allen Public Library received more than 2,000 responses to public surveys during the first phase on the project. Architects used that feedback, as well as input from the project steering committee, Library staff focus groups, tours of local libraries and other evaluations, in conceptual designs. Final designs are expected to be complete in Spring 2023. At that time, construction bids will be solicited and negotiated before a final construction contract is submitted to City Council for consideration. If approved, construction is expected to begin Fall 2023 with a preliminary estimate of 15 months for completion.
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AllenLibrary.org/Expansion