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Council Member Pierce stated that she would prefer a second story for the extra space, but there is no money to support it and there is no ability to justify it within the Library Bond Act. Pamela Anderson Brule stated that the application process involves a review after grant award so that there are details that cannot be changed such as library services, the program and delivery of services. There is a process to facilitate making adjustments that can be explained further. Rachel Kardos, a member of the Library Advisory Committee and a representative of the Sandpiper Elementary PTA, stated overwhelming support for the library by the PTA. She stated that the library is a necessity and that the location is excellent. She stated that the Sandpiper Community Center is adjacent to the school and the community room space is desperately needed. Cherie Ho, Principal of Sandpiper School, stated that Redwood Shores is growing many youngsters and the library at Sandpiper is very small. She stated that she and Spencer are asking City Council for support in building the branch library. She stated a library is not books on shelves, but a living classroom where lifelong learning occurs for the community. Spencer Hall, a student at Sandpiper School, stated there are many reasons for the new library to be built. The library is a closer location and would be within walking or bicycle riding distance. The library would be a place with many resources that would provide more than the present small library at Sandpiper. He stated kids would use the library especially if the location is close and there is a wide variety of children's books. Colin Mueller stated he is the closest neighbor to the library site and will live with the implications every day. He stated that his Homeowner's Association sent in a letter of support and the library is for the children, for the future and all of the neighbors are supportive. The major concerns are a series of mitigations that go along with support of the library. The residents are hopeful that the City Council will make the appropriate decisions. Allen Mueller stated that he has been a resident of Redwood Shores for approximately 33 years. He stated that there are limited available funds and that many people needed to be convinced that the grant funds are not for a community building with a library attached. The funds are for a library with community rooms. He stated that it is about time that the opportunity is now and we should take advantage of it. Kathleen Douglas stated she is Vice President of the Library Board and participated in the Community Advisory Committee. She explained that working REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 10, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 6 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 413