1968 339- 485 _ 1-8 to 4-15-1968

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Mr. Daseking advised of the research which had been made of the library facilities in order to locate the rest rooms and explained from illustrated chart how their study of work areas and traffic circulation patterns had indicated relocation would allow room for rest rooms and 1 janitorial room by each side of a new entrance arrangement. He indicated rearrange- ment proposed would correct problems now existing in library operations in this main lobby area, besides allowing for extra space not available now. He detailed the extra costs involved necessitated by new floor covering, lighting fixtures, revision of present art book collection cases to relieve a hazar- dous condition, etc. Councilman Rosselli expressed his concern for expenditure of amount of funds proposed for this project, even though admittedly a facility is badly needed by the Library, in view of Council's recent approving of a civic center plan on present site which might result in Library being removed from its present location., City Librarian advised this point had been considered by the Library Board and while they had favored project, they also were concerned with future plans for present library, although held hopes main library would be planned with other buildings in the new civic center concept. City Manager advised it would be well to keep in mind that these public facilities had never been provided in the Library; that civic center concept is perhaps four years or longer away in its finalization, with any new library planning not decided; proposed project As now presented also includes many improvements to main work areas of Library making a more effective use of interior space during interim period. He advised it would be his recommendation under the circumstances that Council authorize proceeding with this project. Councilman Henderson in- dicated her feeling that Council committed to principle of improvements when funds are available and felt report as presented proved justification for proceeding because these public facilities are needed and rearrange- ments proposed would further increase better working conditions, indicating a good investment of taxpayers money for taxpayers' use. Councilman Henderson moved to accept the feasibility plan and authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with the Architects for prepara- tion of working drawings and specifications, seconded by Councilman Granger. Councilman Rosselli again expressed his concern this cost might not be justified if building is not to be retained in civic center concept. Bill Rhodes, 82 Wheeler, urged Council's approval for installation of these needed public facilities in the library as soon as possible, regardless of what ultimate outcome might be for the use of the Library building. Fred Gates, 3871 Vineyard Dr., stated same considera- tion would apply as given City Manager's office im- provements. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Keekley being noted absent. (MINUTE ORDER y'#68-64) "11,68 440 Mr. Daseking advised of the research which had been made of the library facilities in order to locate the rest rooms and explained from illustrated chart how their study of work areas and traffic circulation patterns had indicated relocation would allow room for rest rooms and 1 janitorial room by each side of a new entrance arrangement. He indicated rearrange- ment proposed would correct problems now existing in library operations in this main lobby area, besides allowing for extra space not available now. He detailed the extra costs involved necessitated by new floor covering, lighting fixtures, revision of present art book collection cases to relieve a hazar- dous condition, etc. Councilman Rosselli expressed his concern for expenditure of amount of funds proposed for this project, even though admittedly a facility is badly needed by the Library, in view of Council's recent approving of a civic center plan on present site which might result in Library being removed from its present location., City Librarian advised this point had been considered by the Library Board and while they had favored project, they also were concerned with future plans for present library, although held hopes main library would be planned with other buildings in the new civic center concept. City Manager advised it would be well to keep in mind that these public facilities had never been provided in the Library; that civic center concept is perhaps four years or longer away in its finalization, with any new library planning not decided; proposed project As now presented also includes many improvements to main work areas of Library making a more effective use of interior space during interim period. He advised it would be his recommendation under the circumstances that Council authorize proceeding with this project. Councilman Henderson in- dicated her feeling that Council committed to principle of improvements when funds are available and felt report as presented proved justification for proceeding because these public facilities are needed and rearrange- ments proposed would further increase better working conditions, indicating a good investment of taxpayers money for taxpayers' use. Councilman Henderson moved to accept the feasibility plan and authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with the Architects for prepara- tion of working drawings and specifications, seconded by Councilman Granger. Councilman Rosselli again expressed his concern this cost might not be justified if building is not to be retained in civic center concept. Bill Rhodes, 82 Wheeler, urged Council's approval for installation of these needed public facilities in the library as soon as possible, regardless of what ultimate outcome might be for the use of the Library building. Fred Gates, 3871 Vineyard Dr., stated same considera- tion would apply as given City Manager's office im- provements. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Keekley being noted absent. (MINUTE ORDER y'#68-64) "11,68