5.6. SR 03-13-2006
City of Elk River
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Section Meeting Date
Worksession March 13,2006
Item Description
Discussion on YMCA/Libra
Item Number
5.6
Prepared by
Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation Director
Reviewed by
Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator
Introduction
Discussion on YMCA/Library Joint Facility
Discussion
Council requested staff explore options for a joint YMCA/Library Facility. Staff had KKE Architects
review the North Star Business Park site and the Lake Orono Water Tower site for feasibility of a joint
project. Based on the criteria used in the original site analysis, neither YMCA site would be large enough
for both projects. At the February 21, 2006 board meeting, the Library Board passed a motion in support
of KKE's report that the recommended library site addresses the Library program's long-term needs,
adds to the concept of a civic center, and creates a highly visible and accessible location for the new Elk
River Library. YMCA staff has evaluated the Lake Orono water tower site and believe that it is a great site
for their needs. Staff believes that a YMCA at the Lake Orono water tower site adds even further to a
wonderful civic and recreation campus.
Financial Impact
Moving the YMCA site to Lake Orono water tower site would free up the North Star Business Park site,
thus expanding the inventory of property available for economic development. The Lake Orono site with
it's proximity to the lake, recreation facilities and the City Hall campus should be reserved for a high
quality civic project, such as the YMCA.
Attachments
Site Evaluation Memo from KKE Architects
Library Board Minutes, 2/28/06
Action Requested
ReaffIrm the Orono Parkway site for the library project and consider the Lake Orono Water Tower site
for the YMCA.
Council Action
Motion by _
Second by _
Vote
Follow Up
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KKE Architects, Inc.
300 first avenue north
minneapolis, mn 55401
612/339-4200
612/342-9267 fax
www.kke.com
Memorandum
Project Name:
Project Number:
Elk River Library
KKE 0606.1159.01
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
Bill Maertz
Jennifer Anderson-Tuttle
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Site Evaluation
Copy To:
File, Mohammed Lawal
After reviewing the two options currently being considered for the YMCA sites, we have come to
the following conclusions:
When we apply the same criteria used to evaluate the initial three sites for the library, on the two
YMCA sites being considered, we find the site ( C ) recommended in the Site Feasibility Report to
be the most appropriate site for the new Elk River Library.
The criteria determined to be of most importance in the site selection for the Library as described
in the Report were as follows:
. Site size and shape
. Future expand ability
. Identity
. Access
Based on our initial review of the sites currently being considered for the YMCA, site (C)
recommended in the Site Feasibility Report prepared by KKE Architects is the best proposed site
for the Elk River Library. Based on our understanding of the YMCA program of an approxiamately
60,000 sf building with the required 400 parking stalls, and based on the configuration of each of
the sites, we do not believe that either of the YMCA site options is large enough to meet the
added requirements of the proposed Library program. Not only would there be a loss in library
program but the future expandability for both the YMCA and the Library may also be limited with
either of the proposed YMCA sites.
Based on these findings, we remain confident that the recommended site not only accommodates
the proposed program best, but also successfully addresses needs for the future, contributes to
the concept of a Civic Center, and creates a highly visible and easily accessible location for the
new Elk River Library.
Minutes
Elk River Library Board Meeting
February 28, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm. Mick Stoffers, Karen Stelk, Allison
Olson, Ann Schroeder, John Dietz, Mike Hangaard and Donna Martin were in
attendance. Bill Maertz from the City and Joan Allen from GRRL were present as
guests. A quorum was established, agenda adopted.
Bill gave an update on the library expansion and the recent development regarding
the YMCA and the Library being one building. Allison motioned to accept, Mike
seconded and the Board voted unanimously to keep the original site for the Library
across from City Hall and as a separate building.
Bill also discussed the Energy City Commission's LEED Certification Program.
Simple payback for high performance building, libraries estimated time frame 2.1
yrs. Grant money is available; it would add 5'10 onto cost of building. This is to go in
front of the City Council at their March 13th meeting. Should not impact the length
of time to build the library. Recognizing there is an added value and the potential
to recover funds in 2.1 years we recommend using the program for construction
based on LEED. Karen made a motion to accept, Allison seconded it.
The minutes from November to current and the Treasurer Report were approved.
No correspondence or suggestion box.
Mick presented the Librarians Report, passed out current statistics and went over
accomplishments.
New Business-
Community wide book discussion on "Kite Runner" is in the works.
21.5 additional staff hours have been given to the library. 6 hours have been
assigned to existing staff and 15.5 are for a new position.
Allison moved to adjourn at 7:40pm, Mike seconded.