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e Ms. Ehrman said the committee estimated it would save $3.8 million of the total cost by phasing, but would lose that amount when the building size is increased. Ms. Schue asked for a clarification regarding the location of the children's section and parking lot on the presentation drawings. Mr. Robertson said the drawings should not be viewed as final and only represent testing schemes to achieve space relationships. Mr. Holmer asked about the market value for site acquisition on page 31. Mr. Robertson said the figures are the current assessed value on the property. Mr. Holmer asked if there is a built-in cost for future building expansion. Mr. Robertson said the numbers have not been inflated to account for additional floors. Mr. Holmer asked if the committee considered other local libraries such as the University of Oregon's when it compared Eugene with other communi ties. Mr. Waters said the committee did include the assets of the University of Oregon, Lane Community College and other facilities. He said there is some duplicated use in the community. However, he said the presence of university libraries in other areas of the country traditionally enhance a community's need and use for a strong public library. e Mayor Obie asked council members for their input on how to process the report. Ms. Schue said the whole council should consider how it would like to incorporate the library recommendation in its long range budget plan. She said a subcommittee might not be needed because of the thoroughness of the library committee's report. The council decided it would have one more work session regarding the rep ort before deciding on procedure. Ms. Schue said she is happy with the progress so far and the extensive background work conducted by the committee. Ms. Bascom said she would like the summary recommendation to stress the importance of the library to the government and cultural aspects of the City. She suggested consulting Senators Hatfield and Packwood for possible funding to reduce the cost to the local taxpayers. She asked about the relationship of the Bookmobile. Ms. Ehrman said the committee did not consider including the Bookmobile in the draft report. Ms. Decker said the Bookmobile serves as a way of addressing community needs for satellite branches. She said a new central library will not eliminate the need for a Bookmobile in the outlying neighborhoods. e Ms. Bascom said she is not satisfied with the parking requirement MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 13, 1988 Page 6