HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-23-2015 Work SessionMeeting of: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
Date of Meeting: March 23, 2015
Time of Meeting: 7:00 PM- Following the EDA Meeting
Location of Meeting: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Purpose of Meeting: WORK SESSION
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 PM
Present: Mayor Peterson, Council Member Nawrocki, Council Member Schmitt, Council Member
Murzyn Jr, City Manager Walt Fehst, Public Works Director Kevin Hansen, Library Director Renee
Dougherty, Human Resource Director /Assistant to the City Manager Kelli Bourgeois, Community
Development Director Joe Hogeboom and City Clerk/Council Secretary Katie Bruno
Library Design Task Force Members present: Chairperson Catherine Vesley, Bill Hugo, Jeri Blake,
Adrian Durand, Tricia Conway and Dave Larson
Presentation by HGA regarding the schematic of the Library.
Paul Neuhaus, representing HGA gave an overview of the proposed site, it was explained that the design
meets the downtown business standards established by the City.
The design allows for ample frontage on Central Ave. two entrances are planned, the first on Central
Ave, the second from the parking lot. The bio retention area is planned for the north end of the parking
lot. 56 public parking spaces are planned, and 5 -6 staff parking spaces.
The interior design allows for significant computer stations, several small meeting /study rooms and a
large public meeting room; which can be utilized when the library is not open.
The exterior sketch indicates the height will be the same as the theater; the brick will complement the
theater's exterior.
Director Hansen explained the next step will be the Public Open House, scheduled for March 26th at the
Public Safety building. The Library Design Task Force will next be looking at the design development
stage, where they will focus more on the details of the library.
Councilmember Schmitt questioned if the proposed 24 computer stations will be adequate. Library
Director Renee Dougherty explained that the current library only has 8 workstations.
Councilmember Schmitt indicated that she would like to see an exterior place for advertising events,
suggesting banners on the light poles.
Mayor Peterson suggested considering the option of adding a restroom at the north end, and considering
expanding the large meeting room.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:46 PM
Res ectively Submitted,,
Katie Bruno, City Clerk/Council Secretary