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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Building Committee Minutes 11.22.1988M I N U T E S jai bra rAz Ru i lding _ COMMITTEE Date November 22, 1988 Time 5:00 Place of Meeting Council Chambers MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Donna Kil atrick Bob Graham Ruck Rodgers Jim flisrand Cal Cumin OTHER'S PRESENT: Joe Bradley Chuck Goldy Roy Williams Sandy Stevenson A quorum (3 or more) by the Committee: Elsie Johnston Milt Wester Jean C. Thompson Richard Barnhardt Polly VanNice Larry Herman present, the following action was taken Chuck Goldy gave a presentation on the structural condition of the old Library. He feels it has a few problems but nothing that cannot be fixed. Jim Flisrand agreed with Chuck on his findings of the old Library. He would like to see the heating system updated. Roy Williams, Elsie Johnston, and Sandy Stevenson spoke in support of the proposed museum at the old Library. Laurel Business Association spokesman, Richard Barnhardt, would like to see the Committee postpone any recommendation to the Council for 30 days. He would like to make a written recommendation of what he feels should be placed in the building. Larry Herman spoke in support of the museum but wants the Committee to also remember that the issue of public safety has to be addressed on behalf of the handicapped people who cannot climb the stairs to the present Council Chamber and Courtroom. Milt Wester spoke in support of the museum. Polly VanNice inquired as to why the Committee waited so long before meeting. Donna Kilpatrick said that Polly should consider that they were waiting for the Library to move out and for Chuck Goldy to evaluate the building. Public Hearing was closed. The Committee decided to postpone their recommendation for another week to give them time to discuss the details. The next meeting was set for November 29th at 5:00. Respectfully submitted, ijames A. Flisrand