5.4. SR 09-17-2007
REQUEST FOR ACTION
To
Ci Council
Agenda Section
Administration
Meeting Date
September 17, 2007
Item Number
5.4.
Prepared by
Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation
Director
Reviewed by
Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator
Reviewed by
Item Description
Library Porch Addition
Action Requested
Authorization to include screened porch as part of the Elk River Library Project
Background/Discussion
The original concept design for the Elk River Library included a screened porch with Adirondack chairs,
and a view of Lake Orono. It was cut out of the project as a cost saving measure. At the August 2007
Library Board meeting, the board voted to recommend including the screened porch. The porch addition
would cost approximately $75,000. This price includes design and structural engineering fees. The term
screen porch is somewhat misleading as this space would be a high quality, architecturally designed
structure that would incorporate building materials similar to the new library.
Jennifer Anderson Tuttle, of KKE Architects, will attend the meeting to discuss the concept.
Financial Impact
Approximately $75,000.
The library project stated with a contingency of $125,000 which has not been spent.
Attachments
· Memo from Mick Stoffers, Branch Librarian
Action
Motion by _
Second by _
Vote
Follow Up
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor & City Council
FROM:
Mick Stoffers
DATE:
9/17/07
SUBJECT:
Library Addition
When we started discussing the building project one of the things the public had
requested was more outdoor space to relax, read a book/newspaper/magazine and enjoy
the views of the lake. This would give them the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in
comfort up to six months ofthe year without having to worry about bugs. We've
designed and built a beautiful facility with emphasis on the environment now let's let
people enjoy that environment.
It would provide us with an outdoor children's program area that's in a safe enclosed
area.
It would be an excellent area to provide outdoor adult programs (speakers, concerts etc.)