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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Elk River city Council Minutes <br />October 5, 1992 <br /> <br />Page 4 <br /> <br />COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID <br />OF FENCING AROUND THE DUMPSTER FROM ART HIDDE IN <br />WHICH INCLUDES LABOR AND MATERIALS. COUNCILMEMBER <br />THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> <br />FOR THE INSTALLATION <br />THE, AMOUNT OF $748.00 <br />KROPUENSKE SECONDED <br /> <br />6. <br /> <br />Library Board Presentation <br /> <br />Vicki Sullivan, Library Board Chair, introduced the members of the <br />Library Board. She also introduced Vern Oleksowicz of the Great River <br />Regional Library. Vicki Sullivan presented the Council with <br />background regarding the present Library system and informed them of <br />the need for expansion of the Library system. She indicated that the <br />maximum shelf collection has been reached. She further stated that the <br />original planners of the present facility planned to expand the <br />facility and the Library Board felt this would be the most economical <br />and feasible option as the facility can be expanded to almost double <br />the current size. She further indicated that the Library Board has <br />received a letter of support from the Great River Regional Library <br />indicating that they will staff and increase the supply of collection <br />materials for the expansion. Vicki Sullivan stated that there is no <br />need for additional land acquisition to accommodate the expansion and <br />there is adequate parking available for the expansion. Vicki Sullivan <br />indicated that the projected cost for the expansion would be between <br />$600,000 and $800,000. This figure would include the remodeling of the <br />present Library. <br /> <br />Vicki Sullivan stated that the Library Board is aware that <br />would be able to fund a portion of the expansion, but that <br />will be needed for the project. She stated that the Library <br />discussed the possibility of fundraising. <br /> <br />the City <br />extra funds <br />Board has <br /> <br />Pat Klaers, City Administrator, reviewed the funds that could be <br />available for the project. The Council suggested that the Library <br />Board look at other funding options such as a lease/purchase plan, <br />grants, and the possibility of seeking funds from surrounding <br />communities that use the Library. <br /> <br />It was the consensus of the Council to arrange to have a special <br />meeting with the Library Board to discuss funding options. <br /> <br />COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ACCEPT THE REPORT AS PRESENTED BY THE <br />LIBRARY BOARD AND FURTHER THAT THE COUNCIL SHALL ADDRESS THE FINANCE <br />ISSUE AT ANOTHER JOINT CITY COUNCIL/LIBRARY BOARD WORKSHOP MEETING. <br />COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmgren suggested the possibility of constructing the <br />shell of the Library now due to the low interest rates available. <br /> <br />THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> <br />The Council recessed at 8:12 and reconvened at 8:24 p.m. <br /> <br />7.1. Security System Bid <br />