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Councilor Meisner stressed that Ms. Bennett had been working very hard as Library Director. He added that there would be very substantial staff cost savings to the library by installing the proposed system. He went on to say that the equipment installed would also play a role in improving library security. He noted that it would be a great opportunity to install the system while the main building was still being constructed. Councilor Meisner raised concern that the level of detail being asked for was too much. He raised the question of whether other items were examined with the same level of detail. He stressed that the request was submitted with a unanimous recommendation from the Mayors Library Improvement Committee and from the policy group overseeing the new library. Councilor Fart concurred with Councilor Meisner. He stressed that the proposed system was a good investment and urged the council to make its vote. Mayor Torrey called for tracking of FTE savings that the system would enable. Councilor Rayor raised concern that more and more things would be asked for by the library. In response to a question from Councilor Kelly regarding whether installation of the proposed system would delay the opening of the new main branch of the library, Ms. Bennett said the opening would not be delayed and added that there would be ample time for testing the system before the new facility opened. In response to a question from Councilor Kelly regarding how many other libraries were using Tech Logic systems, Ms. Bennett said that she personally knew of five US libraries using the system in combination with RFID, and remarked that the system had been used in Europe for years. She added that the system was still new on the market and stressed its importance in improving library security. She commented that other libraries were actively pursuing the system. In response to a question from Councilor Bettman regarding what other uses the URA funds could be used for, City Manager Johnson said those funds were specifically for the library. Ms. Bennett added that the current request would be the last because Tech Logic only had two phases. In response to a question from Councilor Taylor regarding costs involved to maintain the system, Ms. Bennett said regular daily maintenance monitoring by library staff would take less than 30 minutes a day. She added that the manufacturer could do remote maintenance and also offered a extended warranty option. Ms. Bennett stressed that the proposed system was the most efficient way to run a library with a shrinking budget. Roll call vote; the motion passed, 5:3; councilors Kelly, Taylor, and Rayor voting in opposition. Councilor Fart left the meeting at 11:05 p.m. X.ACTION: An Ordinance Amending the Eugene-springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan, (Metro Plan), to Adopt a New Public Facilities and Services Element, Planned Public MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 10, 2001 Page 12 Regular Session