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