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February 8,2011 Page 5 of 6 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried 2. Consideration of Lease between the City Of New Brighton&Ramsey County 2.Consideration of Library. Report No. 11-058. Lease between The City Of New Brighton&Ramsey City Manager Lotter reported the budgeted amount for the project is estimated at$1.74 million. The County County Library. would receive a 20 year lease,for$1.00 annual rent The City would provide the library opportunities to do Report No. 11-058. programming in the building,providing fiber,and intemet connectivity.The County is willing to provide up to $160,000 in parking lot improvements if the City determines it's necessary.A one time payment of$77,000 from the County will be made to cover the costs of any necessary building improvements to include ADA accessibility and restroom improvements. City Manager Lotter reported the City will reevaluate the signage plan to assure the facility is adequately signed Susan Nemitz and David Norrgard,representing the Ramsey County Library were introduced Mayor Jacobsen reported he along with Councilmember Phillips and Director of Parks and Recreation Sandy Breuer met to review plans and look at ways to provide better access to the library from within the Community Center. Susan Nemitz,Ramsey County Library Director reported they are excited for this opportunity and expressed her appreciation to Dean Lotter,Sandy Breuer and Brad Martens.Ms.Nemitz noted the pre-design major issues included the L-shaped space is somewhat awkward. The second issue relates to the main entrance. The potential costs associated with these revisions are costly,and the architects will continue to work out the details. Councilmember Burg reported the North St Paul Community Center has a Ramsey County Library as part of their facility. Ms.Nemitz confirmed it has been a very successful arrangement Councilmember Burg stated it is critical to address parking issues early on. City Manager Lotter reported the contract allows two years for the City to detemmine parking needs. Councilmember Burg suggested improving the parking lot during the construction process to avoid future discouragement by patrons. Ms.Nemitz explained the County wants to be certain any parking issues are based on real data Councilmember Bauman reported she would like to see a billboard at the Community Center. City Manager Lotter noted the City will continue to look at a code amendment to permit electronic reader board signage. Related to parking concerns,Councilmember Phillips suggested Community Center employees utilize the overflow parking area. Director Breuer stated that would be impractical because staff comes and goes throughout the day. Councilmember Bauman asked about the potential opening date? Ms.Nemitz stated they are hoping to receive County and City council approval mid April 2011. The contractor is looking for a completion date of fa112011. Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Burg to approve the lease agreement between the Ramsey County Library Board and the City of New Brighton for space at the Family Service Center to construct a new regional library. 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements Commission Liaison Reports,Announcements and Updates and Updates