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March 19th, 1991
The meeting of March 19th, 1991 was called to order by President
Robertson at 3:35pm.
Trustees Present: Benson, Blevins, Cannon, Robertson & Taylor
Trustees Absent: None
Staff Present: Mrs. Patricia Bergsing, City Librarian
Mrs.Judy Gladysz, Library Secretary
Alfred H. Escoffier,Asst. City Librarian
Others Present: Councilman Bud Harrison; Mr. & Mrs. Charles
Mink, most of the Library Division heads and some
staff.
M/S/C (Benson/Blevins) unanimously to approve the payment of City
checks in the amount of $36,552.18; Special Fund checks in the amount of
$1,221.31 and Duncan Funds in the amount of $15,090.28.
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The Minutes were approved as written and ordered filed.
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There was no correspondence.
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At this time, Librarian Bergsing introduced Architect Cynthia Ripley to
those present. Ms. Ripley, in turn, outlined her presentation. She said her
final report would be available by early April. Briefly her report presented
one possible plan to expand the Main Library and retrofit the existing
building to meet current codes. She outlined the costs and methods of how
this can be achieved in two different scenarios: one alternative
hypothesized that planning could begin within the next year with
construction complete in four years at a cost of $7.1 million; the other
alternative assumed construction and expansion taking place over a nine
year time frame at a cost of over $8 million. In both plans the existing
library building would be substantially rebuilt to meet seismic safety codes,
handicapped and fire codes; also both alternatives call for demolishing the
Duncan house and building an addition to the library on the existing
property. In both plans, the expansion and retrofit would accommodate
the library's space requirements for the next twenty years. During the
presentation Councilman Harrison asked if the costs were inflated or were
they 1991 costs? Cynthia explained that the prices were inflated for work
to begin in 1992 at 5% per annum. After her slide presentation she
answered questions from the Library Board and staff. Ms. Ripley said
that she feels that staff needs to spend a lot of time on determining where
the service desks should go and be sure to take security into consideration.
A summary of the Cynthia's presentation was distributed to the Board and
staff. There was a 5 minute break at 5:15pm.
Librarian's Report:
Trustee Blevins remarked that she was amazed at the lengthy size of the
request to the Foundation. Trustee Cannon said she thinks the request
was very good and very thorough and makes the new Director feel more
comfortable by knowing exactly what the request is for. M/S/C
unanimously (Blevins/Benson) to approve the letter to the foundation
requesting funds.
SAB Report: Trustee Robertson:
Trustee Robertson gave an update to the Board members on a recently
attended PLS System Advisory meeting. Trustee Robertson said she had
also attended an on-line catalog demonstration and was impressed.
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M/S/C, unanimously (Cannon/Taylor) to acknowledge the
presentation given by Ripley and Associates and receiving the summary of
her report. Trustee Cannon asked that when the full report was finished
that it be forwarded to City Council.
There was some discussion regarding a bond issue for seismic
retrofitting of the Library.
a. Letter to the Peninsula Community Foundation had been discussed
under Librarians Report.
b. The Board members were reminded about the Legislative
Breakfast and Legislative Day.
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There were no further comments at this time.
The meeting of March 19th, 1991, was adjourned at 5:50pm. The next
meeting is scheduled for April 16th, 1991 at 4:30pm in the California Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia M. Bergsing
Clerk of the Board
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