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e Mr. Gleason introduced the members of the Library Board and project archi- tects: Robertson/Sherwood, SERA Architects, and Brockmeyer and McDonald. Jim Robertson, representing Robertson/Sherwood, presented the council with two versions of the library conceptual design. He summarized that the prima- ry goals behind the library expansion project were threefold: generate awareness within the community of the need for a larger library, present the library as a key community asset for education and recreation, and provide information and gather community input regarding possible Sears expansion. Mr. Robertson reminded the council that it had been determined previously that to meet current library needs, the newly expanded library would require a minimum of 100,000 square feet additional working space. Mr. Robertson emphasized the importance the council placed on public involve- ment and input into the library expansion project. He noted that the inter- active design process which has been followed encourages a great deal of outside input. Although little input has been received thus far, it is the hope of City staff that the public information sessions will address this. Mr. Robertson presented the two designs and explained that they vary primari- ly in their use of space and layout. He emphasized that the library designs being presented are concepts of what a library on this site could be--not necessarily what it will be. As further input is received, the design will change. e Mr. Robertson said that Concept A anticipates a three-story building with reinforced ceilings and a two-story, 37,000 square-foot addition to the east adjoining a 10th Avenue public plaza. Some unused space would exist in the lower level of this building, which would create the possibility of some limited expansion in the future. Mr. Robertson commented that because public functions are planned for all three levels of the building, an additional service desk would be required which increases the overhead and maintenance costs of this design. Mr. Robertson said that the total cost of Concept A would be $14,230,000. This figure includes $250,000 in land-acquisition costs and $80,000 in moving costs. Mr. Robertson said that Concept B is similar to Concept A in many respects, but utilizes a three-story addition to the east. Public library functions for Concept B would be limited to two levels, the third level being used for library operational needs only. He painted out that because of ceiling limitations, the basement of the renovated building would not be used by the public at this point. Mr. Robertson explained that the cost of concept B reflects the need for more new construction and would total approximately $14,900,000. Because of its flexibility in function, however, overhead and maintenance costs would be e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 12, 1990 Page 5