home about people news co-op structure governance suppliers food
The Move Timeline

Tracy Erfling, Mary Blake and Matthew Stanley

Here is a rough sketch, both past and future, of what our move timeline may look like. This is our best guest scenario. As we all know, this type of project is hard to predict.

As a member based organization, your volunteer time will be invaluable in helping us stay on track. There will be opportunities to assist us throughout the moving process, so watch for sign up sheets. Please contact the board or our general manager if you have skills you think would help in our transition.

June 2008

  • Notified of building sale
  • Informed rent for current space will nearly double
  • Contact made with new potential owners

July 2008

  • Explored location options:
    1. Remain in current space
    2. Occidental Building (Marine Drive)
    3. Hauer Building (Marine Drive)
    4. Shark Rock Center (14th & Exchange Street)
  • Determined that financial forecast supports decision making:
    1. Ran several cash flow scenarios
    2. Made estimations on moving and equipment costs
    3. Consulted co-ops regarding a relocation decision

August 2008

  • Financing secured
  • Finalizing negotiations with Shark Rock owners
  • Beginning design process

September 2008

  • Work with designer/space planner to develop comprehensive building plan
  • Build-out to design plan begins
  • Continue acquisition of equipment (including refrigeration) and shelving for entire store
  • Plumb for refrigeration units, build check-out stands

October 2008

  • Build-out completion
  • Increase inventory purchasing
  • Install equipment
  • Complete inspection process

November 2008

  • Move to new location
  • Begin new rent rate