Presentation

TOWN OF WICKENBURG
Community Center Update
Todd Wallace, Manager, Parks & Facilities
December 1, 2025

• We believe in the power of community involvement and value Resident’s
input.
• Staff conducted a meeting with current renters (stakeholders), as well as an
open house for Town residents.
o Presented Community Center design options
o Floor plans and renderings
o Question and answer session
o Survey
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Community Engagement

• Active users of the Community Center were invited to attend a
presentation and discussion on the future of the Community Center.
• 13 stakeholders attended the meeting on 11/5/25.
• We discussed the history, current schematic drawings, construction
timeline and finished with a survey regarding their wants/needs of the
Community Center.
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User Stakeholder Meeting

• Town residents were invited to attend a presentation and discussion on
the future of the Community Center.
• Approximately 32 stakeholders attended the meetings on 11/12/25.
• We discussed the history, current schematic drawings, construction
timeline and finished with a survey regarding their wants/needs of the
Community Center.
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Town Resident Meeting

• Following are the survey results from 13 Stakeholders and 38
Town Residents.
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Survey Results

• What style of ceiling would you like to see in the Great Hall?
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Survey Results - Question #1
Stakeholders
1. Exposed beams: 12
2. Wood trusses: 1
3. Drywall: 0
4. Other/No preference: 0
Residents
1.
Exposed beams: 13
2. Wood trusses: 15
3. Drywall: 1
4. Other/No preference: 9

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Survey Results - Question #2
• Would enclosed glass lobbies at the main and east entrance be useful?
Stakeholders
1. Yes, very useful: 10
2. Somewhat useful: 1
3. Not useful: 1
4. No opinion: 1
Residents
1.
Yes, very useful: 10
2. Somewhat useful: 14
3. Not useful: 8
4. No opinion: 16

• What type of kitchen do you need?
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Survey Results – Question #3
Stakeholders
1. Commercial: 6
2. Catering/Warming: 4
3. Do not use the kitchen: 1
4. No preference: 2
Residents
1.
Commercial: 11
2. Catering/Warming: 14
3. Both: 7
4. No preference: 6

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Survey Results – Question #4
• Should we create an enclosed outdoor patio space that can be used for events,
weddings, and concerts?
Stakeholders
1. Yes, definitely: 8
2. Maybe, depends: 0
3. No, not necessary: 2
4. No opinion: 3
Residents
1. Yes, definitely: 22
2. Maybe, depends: 9
3. No, not necessary: 5
4. No opinion: 2

• Should we utilize the existing stage area for a new banquet room and
purchase a large portable stage that can be used anywhere within the
Community Center?
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Survey Results – Question #5
Stakeholders
1. Yes, that sounds ideal: 9
2. Maybe, I need more details: 0
3. No, keep the stage where it is: 3
4. No opinion: 1
Residents
1. Yes, that sounds ideal: 7
2. Maybe, I need more details: 10
3. No, keep the stage where it is: 18
4. No opinion: 3

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Survey Results – Question #6
• Would a drive-under, covered entry at the main entrance be useful?
Stakeholders
1. Yes, very useful: 2
2. Somewhat useful: 4
3. Not useful: 2
4. No opinion: 5
Residents
1. Yes, very useful: 9
2. Somewhat useful: 5
3. Not useful: 16
4. No opinion: 8

• I like all of the concepts, let’s get
started.
• Keep the rustic look.
• Need an additional ice machine.
• Patio needs visibility to stage in
parking lot.
• Include large barn doors in patio area.
• We wouldn’t use the glass lobbies or
enclosed patio, but see the benefit for
other renters.
• Add an entry at the back of the
building.
• Need a different fee to use the
whole building.
• Need a mix of commercial and
catering kitchen.
• Need sound system, ice machines,
portable bars.
• Commercial kitchen is a must.
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Stakeholder Survey Comments

• Keep the western influence.
• For 52 years the Friends of Music have
presented 6-8 free concerts (per year)
for the people of our community.
• We need a facility for entertainment,
not just a conference center.
• Make the Great Hall acoustically
adequate.
• Roomy bathrooms, private bath.
• Conference rooms not needed because
hotels have them for rent.
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Town Residents Comments
• Need large restrooms.
• Make rent user friendly.
• We need the stage for storage of
tables and chairs.
• Performers need a dressing room.
• Amphitheater would be nice.
• Make the building two story.
• Make portable stage as large as
possible.
• Will need theatrical lighting.

• Correct all structural deficiencies.
o Roof and trusses.
• Replace aging equipment.
o HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ensure compliance with current building and safety codes .
o ADA-compliant access and restrooms.
o New fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems.
• Reconfigure interior spaces.
• Exterior cosmetic and structural repairs.
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Staff Recommendations to Remodel the Community Center

• Replace the trusses in the Great Hall with rustic wood.
• Remove the stage to create a new banquet room and unisex restrooms.
• Add a partition at the stage area, but not the existing banquet room.
• Upgrade the conference room.
• Enclose and renovate the patio area.
• Create lobbies at the main and southeast entrance.
• Update the kitchen (lean toward commercial).
• Eliminate the drive-under entrance concept
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Staff Recommendations to Remodel the Community Center

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Community Center Concept

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Portable Stage
• Multi-Function
• Expandable
• Indoor/Outdoor
• Saves $150,000+
• Fireproof curtains
• Sprinkler system
• ADA lift
• Adds
• 1,000 sqft usable space
• Rental opportunities
• 16’ x 24’ Stage

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Commercial Kitchen – Similar to Existing
• Large Refrigerator/Freezer
• Convection Oven
• Commercial Range
• Commercial Coffee Maker
• Dishwasher
• 3 Compartment Sink
• Steam Tables
• Ice maker (2)
• Exhaust Hood

• 12/1 – 1/26
Phase 1 Design Development (60%)
• 2/26 – 4/26  Phase 2 Construction Documents (100%)
• 4/26
  
Prepare and Approve Construction Contract (GMP)
• 5/26 – 6/26  Caliente Issues Subcontractor Contracts and Mobilizes
• 7/26 – 3/27
Demolition & Construction
• 4/27
Project Complete
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Projected Timeline

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Questions?