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Palm Desert council opts to pursue long-term library at College of the Desert

The 4-1 vote sends staff to negotiate with the college instead of building a $45 million library on the former Parkview site; a renovation is preliminarily estimated at $24 million.
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The planned 114,700-square-foot complex has received its second extension as changes in regional health care and economic conditions delay construction.
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Revised $33 million Dave Erwin Park plan approved, but without some features
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Palm Desert council backs removable-sidewalk plan for permanent outdoor dining
During a Thursday study session, councilmembers said they support advancing a program with a preferred design for El Paseo, while noting only two restaurants are using the current program.