City staff told the Library Commission that 30% schematic drawings are complete and the current cost estimate is roughly $13.47 million, with staff planning a return at the 60% design milestone to present finer budget and electrification detail.

The commission reviewed a draft six‑page report outlining goals to catalog services, three mitigation scenarios and equity and staffing concerns during the library remodel; staff estimated an approximately 18‑month construction timeline and a likely closure in late 2027.