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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-04 Library Commission SummaryKENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 4, 2006 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- March 7, 2006 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Peter Klauder, Klauder & Company and Jack La Shot, Kenai Public Works Manager -- Proposed Library Expansion ITEM S: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Library Expansion b. Discussion -- Sample User Survey c. Discussion -- Possible Changes to Library Regulations and Policy Code ITEM 6: NEW BUST ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Director b. Friends of the Library c. City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION COMMENTS/OUESTYONS ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of March 1 and 15, 2006. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 4, 2006 7:00 P.M. CHAIR BOB PETERS, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY YTEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Peters called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. The roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: E. Bryson, B. Peters, C. Brenckle, and C. Cook Commissioners absent: K. Heus, E. DeForest, R. Gilman Others present: Council Member Moore, Library Director M. Joiner, Public Works Manager J. La Shot, Building Official B. Springer, P. Klauder, R. Dahl and N. Wood ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioiner Bryson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- March 7, 2006 MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED for the approval of the March 7, 2006 Meeting Summary and Commissioner Brenckle SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Peter Klauder, Klauder & Company and Jack La Shot, Kenai Public Works Manager -- Proposed Library Expansion Peter Klauder pointed out the current library does not meet ADA requirements. Current library is 9,500 square feet should be 20,000 square feet with a 20 year projection calling for 27,000 square feet. He presented 5 expansion schemes: • Scheme 1 Single story addition is least expensive. South main entry alongside the City hall entry. No load restrictions. Could be expanded to a 2nd story in 2026 and connect to City Hall via a bridge to meet ADA requirements. Shared parking with State Office Building. Disadvantage loss of green space. • Scheme 2 A second story on the existing library. Columns required. Limits on second story loads. South main entrance. Compact design for heating and plumbing. Could include one story expansion. Cost at least 25% more than scheme 1. • Scheme 3 Raised one story addition with drive through parking underneath. Preserves green space. No Load restrictions. Requires elevator and stairs. • Scheme 4 State Office Building. More available space. Would be less expensive as a project. City doesn't own this building. • Scheme 5 New site fora 27,000 square foot building. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS 5-a. Discussion -- Library Expansion A general discussion took place related to library expansion, including the following: • State Office Building 30,000 square feet closer to 20 year projection • City Hall could move into current library • Need unified plan for City facility development • La Shot hesitant to install elevators due to maintenance • Parking needs • Option comparison • Another site • Branch library The Commission recommended Council Member Moore ask the Council to invite Peter Klauder to give a library expansion presentation during the April 19 Council meeting. 5-b. Discussion -- Sample User Survey Commissioner Brenckle questioned the term "customer". The distribution of the user survey is to be determined. 5-c. Discussion -- Possible Changes to Library Regulations and Policy Code MOTION: Commissioner Brenckle MOVED the discussion on possible changes to the library regulations and policy code be postponed until the next meeting. Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS -- None. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Director -- Director Joiner reported the following: LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 4, 2006 PAGE 2 • Grant applications have been submitted • Attended Public Library Association Conference • Met with the City Manager and the Finance Director concerning the FY 2007 City Budget 7-b. Friends of the Library -- The Director reported on the Friends progress on establishing a steering committee to fundraise for the expansion. 7-c. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Moore stated he would summarize the Library Commission's meeting at the Council Meeting on April 5, 2006. He spoke to the question of a City master plan. He noted a new site for the library is a very new idea. A big picture strategy might be needed. ITEM 8: COMMISSION COMMENTS/QUESTIONS -- None ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: YNFORMATION a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of March 1 and 15, 2006. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Bryson MOVED to adjourn and Commission Brenckle SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:50 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: ~/ Karl Mohn, Temporary De ty City Clerk LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 4, 2006 PAGE 3