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KKE Architects, Inc. 300 first avenue north minneapolis, mn 55401 612/339-4200 612/342-9267 fax www.kke.com Memorandum Project Name: Project Number: Elk River Library KKE 0606.1159.01 To: From: Date: Subject: Bill Maertz Jennifer Anderson-Tuttle Sunday, February 12, 2006 Site Evaluation Copy To: File, Mohammed Lawal After reviewing the two options currently being considered for the YMCA sites, we have come to the following conclusions: When we apply the same criteria used to evaluate the initial three sites for the library, on the two YMCA sites being considered, we find the site ( C ) recommended in the Site Feasibility Report to be the most appropriate site for the new Elk River Library. The criteria determined to be of most importance in the site selection for the Library as described in the Report were as follows: . Site size and shape . Future expand ability . Identity . Access Based on our initial review of the sites currently being considered for the YMCA, site (C) recommended in the Site Feasibility Report prepared by KKE Architects is the best proposed site for the Elk River Library. Based on our understanding of the YMCA program of an approxiamately 60,000 sf building with the required 400 parking stalls, and based on the configuration of each of the sites, we do not believe that either of the YMCA site options is large enough to meet the added requirements of the proposed Library program. Not only would there be a loss in library program but the future expandability for both the YMCA and the Library may also be limited with either of the proposed YMCA sites. Based on these findings, we remain confident that the recommended site not only accommodates the proposed program best, but also successfully addresses needs for the future, contributes to the concept of a Civic Center, and creates a highly visible and easily accessible location for the new Elk River Library.