HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-12-09 Minutes numberedCity of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: December 13, 1996
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re:
Council Work Session, December 9, 1996 - 5:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers
(Joint Meeting with Library Board)
Mayor Naomi J. Novick presiding. Council present: Novick, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Baker (5:15 p.m.). Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Franklin, Eckholt, Dilkes,
Craig, Clark, Lubaroff, Nichols, Black. Library Board present: Traw, Cox, Greenleaf, Hubbard,
Martin, McMurry, Singerman, Spencer, Swaim. Tapes: Reel 96-145, All.
LIBRARY EXPANSION PROJECT DISCUSSION Reel 96-145, Side1
PCD Director Franklin facilitated the joint City Council and Library Board Library Expansion
Project discussion. City Council and Library Board Members reviewed library expansion options
and directed Franklin to further study expansion plans for the urban renewal Parcel 64-1A/
multistory, multiuse building, including parking, conference, public library, performance space
(auditorium, art center), and hotel or other private use. Other issues to be evaluated include
separate bond issues, compatibility of use, taxes generated, and the ability to phase the project.
Overhead #1:
Option I Civic Center Site A. 4-story library building
B. 3-story library building
Option 2 "Bus Depot~ Site A. 4-story library building (substation remains)
B. 3-story library building (substation is removed)
Option 3 Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1A
A. Multi story multi-use building
Option 4 Expansion West of Present Library
Option 5 Expansion South of Present Library
FLIP CHART:
· Parking (connect to Dubuque/underground)
· Conference
· Performance/Auditorium/Arts Center
· Hotel/Private
· Library
2
Compatibility of use
Tax Generator
Phase Project
· Separate bond issues
Staff action:
Hire.an architect to generMe s building concept Including the u~es listed and
estimate cost of construction. Design a financial package for the
construction of building. Evaluate the ancillary Issues as directed, Report
back to Council and Library Board at meeting scheduled for March 20.
(Franklin)
Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.