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JULY 16, 2012

Public Meeting

A public meeting will be held Tuesday, July 17, at 7 p.m. in the Library’s meeting room to update everyone on the interior renovation plans.

The plans have evolved considerably during the last four weeks. Ruetschle Architects created a master plan incorporating features to position the Library to better serve 21st century patrons, such as small conference rooms and upgraded technology. The architects’ opinion of the probable cost for the entire project is $931,500, or about $47 per square foot. Options for dividing the project into two or more phases were presented, but it was determined that phasing the project would increase the total cost by 10 to 15 percent. At its June meeting, the Library Board decided to delay starting the project to allow time to explore some additional fundraising opportunities to supplement funds already set aside for the remodeling. This would make it possible to do the project all at once without depleting the Library’s reserve funds beyond the level the Board considers prudent.

Library Board president Alan Halpern, architect Mike Ruetschle and library director Ann Snively will provide the update and answer questions about the plans.

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