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Board of Trustees Building Expansion Meeting
January 18,1999
Trustees present were M. Thomas, S. Singleton, M. Roberts, M. Goff, L. Gottsponer, and L. Brewer. Staff
members present were L. Schaper. Members of the publk.were Jenny and Richard Alexander.
I. The meeting was alkd to order on 1/18/99 at 4:00 p.m.
II. Motion: S. Singleton moved to approve the minutes of,12/21/99. L. Gottsponer seconded: All
voted aye.
111. L. Gottsponer moved to accept the final version of the Master Plan for SeMces and Facilities 1998-
' 2020 with future typographical corrections. L &ewer seconded. All voted aye.
IV. A discussion of land options ensued. Some appropriate are available, some are not. At this point,
we are just looking. Richard Alexander said that as a neighbor and member of the Downtown
Dlcksan Street Enhancement Project he wants the library to stay downtown. He said a parking
deck contiguous with the County's dedc would be an asset as the parldng hours work well together.,
V. L Schaper distributed the memorandum dated January 15, 1999 from Jeff Scherer of Meyer,
Scherer and Rokkastie, LTD., Arddteds. In 8 Mr. Scherer summarized what he heard from the
various public hearings and presented recommendations for ned steps These recommendations
contained two options: la) expand the existing building; lb) build a new library on existsing site;
2) new building on downtown site. Richard Alexander stated that although he Is a preservationist
he prefers optkns 1B. M. Roberts moved to accept recommendations In the January 15
memorandum; M. Goff seconded. All voted aye. L Schaper will work with CJty staff and Council to
obtain approval and funding.
VI. M. Roberts stated how bnpressed he Is with Mr. Scherer and was pleased with how he handled the
public hearings. He saki that Mr. Scherer was patient, sensitive and knowledgeable S. Singleton
reported on another MSR project In lanevllle, WI; his contact there said the project management
by MSR was excellent
VII. L Schaper shared the list of brainstormed themes for the building expansion project; final derision
yet to be made.
VIII. L Schaper summarized the Input from the pubic hearings and the various chokes to be made.
DC. M. Thomas mentioned the Idea of conducting a poll by UA students.
X. The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.