Automatic door replacement
Summary
The library's automatic door opener is beyond repair — the circuit board is fried and no replacement parts exist for the ~20-year-old unit. Full replacement is estimated at about $5,000 and is being coordinated with city facilities staff.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $5,000 for full door system replacement.
Anyone with mobility needs who uses the library entrance.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Library Board - Jun 22, 2026
The library's current security gates are basically decorative after the switch to RFID checkout — $40,000 is budgeted for new gates, pending the budget's final approval.
Library Board - Apr 27, 2026
The library's automatic door opener is beyond repair — the circuit board is fried and no replacement parts exist for the ~20-year-old unit. Full replacement is estimated at about $5,000 and is being coordinated with city facilities staff.
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