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e Ms. Ehrman asked whether it would be possible, if growth necessitated, to add an additional floor to the Sears Building in the future. Mr. Robertson said that column-stacking limitations would not allow the addition of another floor. Ms. Bascom noted that both design concepts plan for having the bookmobile on the library premises and asked whether it might be possible to move this facility elsewhere. In response, Assistant Public Librarian Carole Hildebrand said that it is important for bookmobile function to be located on the premises. Additionally, Mr. Robertson pointed out the need to have access to service vehicles on the library premises. Such an area might also provide service to future branch libraries or provide space for volunteer functions. Mr. Rutan felt that the council should present only one library design option to the public. He noted that people would not recognize a substantial dif- ference between Concepts A and B and voiced concern that presenting both designs would only confuse the public. He asked the council whether it might not want to present only one option to the public. Further, he pointed out that the council should be prepared to respond to questions about what a much less expensive option might be. Mr. Robertson said that reducing the amount of new construction is one means of reducing library costs and that a smaller building would result. Ms. Schue pointed out the importance of listening to public feedback before e selecting the most preferred library option. Ms. Bascom concurred. Mr. Bennett said that Concept A is an unsatisfactory option because of its ceiling limitations and felt that it should be eliminated from further con- sideration. He proposed that Concept B should be placed before the public with the possible inclusion of a phased-construction approach. Ms. Ehrman noted that the Sears Building was initially attractive to the council because it already provided sufficient surface parking. With this in mind, the parking option available in Concept B might generate a lot of community controversy. Mr. Miller emphasized the need for public participation in the library design process. He advised the council not to eliminate either concept without first obtaining public feedback. He also stated that library design cost will be a major concern within the community. Mr. Green agreed with Mr. Miller on the need for public feedback. Ms. Schue advised the council to present one concept, Concept B, to the community. She noted further that whatever the decision, the council needs to be genuinely responsive to public input. (At 1:25 p.m., Mayor Miller left the meeting and Councilor Schue became Chair.) e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 12, 1990 Page 7