HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-12-03 Council Minutes - Work SessionKENAI CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
I9ECEMBER 3, 20®S
5:30 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESI23ING
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Council present: P. Porter, R. Ross, M. Boyle, R. Molloy, B. Eldridge, J. Moore, H.
Smalley
Staff present: C. Freas, C. Graves, M. Joiner, C. Hall, R. Koch, and W. Ogle
Also present: Brian Meissner, ECI/flyer, Architect
Mr. Meissner reviewed the preliminary plans for the library expansion which his
company had been working on for approximately three weeks. He noted:
• He had spent the day with library staff discussing options for the
expansion and working them into preliminary schematics, as well as the Library
Commission the evening before.
• Final concept design would be presented in a few weeks, along with a
cost estimate (after the holidays).
• Budget was $5 million, which included an approximate 10,000 square
foot addition.
• Final concept would have a 'shopping list' of recommended upgrades that
could be included as addstive alternates if so desired.
• He believed summer would be a great time to build due to the drop in
prices of supplies, etc.
Meissner presented digital drawings of the floor plan developed to date.
A brief discussion followed with comments including:
• Present addition design would not connect to City Hall, however it would
preclude a future connection.
• Presently, $4.2 million was available for the project and there would be
other funding sources to cover the project cost.
e Discussion related to funding the project would be held at the next
council meeting.
• Friends of the Library were working on fundraising efforts.
• Currently, the design did not include a basement.
• Floor of the addition would be designed for a future upper floor addition.
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• General discussion related to the project should take place, however no
big decisions should be made until after receiving and reviewing the cost estimate was
suggested by Council Member Ross.
• Consideration for a partial basement for additional storage should be
discussed.
• Security concerns were briefly discussed.
It was noted, Meissner would meet with the council again around the end of February,
as well as the Library Commission.
The work session ended at 6:00 p.m.
Notes prepared by:
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Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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