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June 20, 2017

With new $4.5M city hall, Algona's mayor can move out of the trailer

By JOURNAL STAFF

Image from city of Algona [enlarge]

Lewis/Cutler Construction started construction last month on Algona's new city hall, at 400 Washington Blvd. behind the existing city hall.

The new building will have a 5,000-square-foot community center on the first floor and the 6,000-square-foot city hall above.

Construction costs are estimated at $4.5 million.

City hall will have a service counter, council chambers, Public Works Department offices, open work areas, meeting rooms, a small kitchen/staff break room, and a new area for the mayor and his staff. For years Algona's mayor and staff have occupied a trailer in the parking lot adjacent to the old city hall.

The community center will have a large multipurpose room with a stage at one end. There will be a commercial kitchen, computer room, game room, privacy room, meeting room, and space for event staff.

One wall will open onto an adjacent park thanks to a large bi-fold sectional door.

Innova Architects designed the project as a LEED silver and Risk Category IV building, which means it could serve as a base during emergencies and disasters.

The city's police department will move into the old city hall after the new building is finished in early 2018.




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