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REQUEST FOR ACTION ver To Item Number Ci Council 5.5. Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Administration July 7, 2008 Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation Director Item Description Reviewed by Consider Authorization of Outdoor Plaza to Elk River Library Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator Reviewed by Action Requested 1. Consider authorization of outdoor plaza addition to Library. 2. Authorize contracting with Steve's Elk River Nursery for a total of $9,519 and authorize the purchase of four sets of tables and chairs for approximately $2,000. Background/Discussion At the September 17, 2007 City Council meeting, Council authorized staff to develop cost estimates and preliminary design for a screen porch for the Elk River Library. At the May 27, 2008 Library Board meeting, the Board reviewed three alternatives. Two alternatives were variations of an enclosed screen porch on the north side of the building. The third alternative was a landscaped seating area near the entrance of the library. The Library Board had several concerns with the porch design and location. The consensus was that the seasonal porch would obscure views of Lake Orono from the fireplace seating area. The front patio seating area was viewed as a less expensive, more aesthetically pleasing alternative. The Board voted unanimously to recommend the construction of a landscaped outdoor seating area. Three quotes were obtained: Rum River Tree Farm and Nursery $12,157 E.G.G.S. Landscaping, Inc. $10,839 Steve's Elk River Nursery $ 9,519 Staff is recommending contracting with Steve's Elk River Nursery for a total of $9,519 and the purchase of four sets of tables and chairs totaling approximately $2,000. Financial Impact Total - $11,519. The library construction contingency fund has a sufficient balance to fund this addition to the project. Attachments ^ Porch and Seating Area Concept Designs C:\Documents and Settings\jmiller\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK3E\Library Plaza.doc