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Anderson Center Library PropertyTO: MAYOR EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL EDMONDS LIBRARY BOARD RE: FRIENDS Ors THE EDMONDS LIBRARY PURCHASES & ACTIVITIES On behalf of the Edmonds Friends of the Library, I wish to thank and commend all of the merchants, organizations, and individual citizens of Edmonds who gave so generously to Friends of the Library. Our group is incorporated to accept tax-deductible gifts which can be used to purchase needed equipment, or for special projects for the Library. With the donated gifts, we have purchased the following equipment: 1. With the American Association of University Women and Mrs. Elmer Severinghaus, the i-Iashington State Telecommunication Network Convener-- popularly called WETNET. L. With Mr. & Mrs. James Mbrrow , a slide projector with synchronizing unit and a cart. 3. Part of the expense of refinishing shelves for the new library. 4. Electroplating of six tall file cabinets. 5. A lavaliere microphone. 6. Fabric and labor to cover a couch in the employee lounge. 7. Two large coffee makjrs. 8. A collection of play scripts for library check-out. 9. Maintain a Copy Ma_hine for use of the public. 10. Accepted from Lions Club District 19B, a Telecornmunicato_, "Ghe Deaf. AC2IVITT_ES 1. Collected from merchants, at least 500 of the donated boxes used in I:ioving books to the new library. 2 ACTIVITIES 2. Held an annual Used Book Sale. 3. Sponsored an annual Bridge Tournament. !�. Hosted a "THANK YOYT " party on October 1 0,1 982 for donors to the Friendsifund drive. 5. Eighteen people attended the Northwest Today television show to publicize the dedication. 6. Assisted the O3ity of Edmonds at the dedication by serving the refreshments donated by civic organizations and purchased by the City. 7, Labor to assist Kathy Turner in painting additional storage shelves. 8. Christmas decorations for the library, assisted by the Floretum garden club. 9. Three book carts. 10 Seven wastepaper baskets. 11 $120 to complete purchase price of glass shelves for the display cabinet. 12 Financial help to sponsor a visiting professional story teller, Jackie Torrence, at the library on Monday, February 21,1963■ FUTURE ACTIVITIES !. QUILT theme is Edmonds scenes Friends has purchased the material and will assist with construction of the quilt which will be rai'ilea ul- tiG_,e benefit o_ Gae library. 2. Used book sale planned for September 1963. 3. Continue the Bridge Tournament. Friends of t:._ �._ �._ i s a:o act - e, --zer�cted -coup of :� -o.:) We have accomplished a great deal for the benefit of the library in a relatively short period of time, largely because of the cooperation and donations of the people of the Edmonds community. Geraldine M. Buchmeier, President Friends of the Edmonds Library February 8,1983 CITY OF E D M Q N D s HARVE H. HARRISON CIVIC CENTER EDMONDS, WASHINGTON 98020 • (206) 775-2526 MAYOR CITY ATTORNEY MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Office of the City Attorney RE: Annexation to Sno-Isle Intercounty Rural Library District DATE: December 3, 1982 As was indicated by the representative from the Sno-Isle Intercounty Rural Library District, RCW 27.12.360 through 390 sets forth the procedures for annexation of a city or town into a intercounty rural library district. The city first sends a proposed ordinance of intention to join the library district to the Library Board for the Board's review and recommendations. If the Board of Trustees concurs, the ordinance is passed by the city and then forwarded to the Snohomish County Council. The Snohomish County Council then sets a special election for the annexation question. The ballot proposition need only receive a simple majority of those voting. Upon annexation the Library District's tax levy shall be imposed throughout the district including any city or town annexed thereto. This levy cannot exceed 50-cents per $1,000 of assessed value per year and is, of course, subject to the 106% levy lid imposed by RCW 84.55. The City's regular property tax levy limit of $3.60 per $1,000 of assessed valuation would be reduced by any regular levy made by the Library District in thb incorporated area. Since the City is nowhere near the statutory limit of $3.60 per $1,000, this would present no problem. RCW 84.55.030 provides that the first levy upon annexa- tion of a district is equal to the aggregate assessed valua- tion of the newly annexed area multiplied by the dollar rate that would have been used by the annexing unit in the absence of such annexation, plus the additional dollar amounts due to new construction and improvements. Thus, for the first levy after any annexation into the library district, the citizens of Edmonds would be paying additional taxes based upon the Library District's current dollar rate. This would ILe -"1 f► 11 1 I � ILI IL - � ■ 1 � , 11 :$ _ _ J ryI it r L 1 ' — INS no. Y. 1� 1 i�: — -� 1 P V 11 1 1 ■ Ak t Ir 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 11 — 1 - ' • 1 ' 1 Mayor & City Council Memorandum December 3, 1982 Page Two occur without a separate vote to lift the 1060 lid. In considering whether or not to propose an annexation to the Library District, the Council should be aware of several factors. First, the additional revenues generated would not be subject to control by the City of Edmonds, but would instead pass directly to the Library District. There- fore, it would appear that before such an annexation is proposed, contractual arrangements will have to be made with the District to assure that the additional tax revenues would be used to offset the costs of maintenance, etc., of the new library. There, of course, would be the possibility that the additional tax revenues generated by the citizens of Edmonds would more than offset any expenses the Library District would be required to pay to the City. However, since the Library District, and not the City Council would be setting the tax levy, the Council would have no control over whether the citizens of Edmonds would be sub- sidizing the expenses of the Library District in areas out- side the City limits. As you know, the county legislative authorities of Snohomish and Island counties appoint the members of the Board of Trustees. Even upon annexation into the City of Edmonds, the citizens of Edmonds would have no direct voice in appointments to the Library Board. That decision would continue to rest solely within the jurisdiction of the Snohomish County Council and the Island County Commissioners. There will undoubtedly arise other questions concerning a possible annexation to the Library District. Please do not hesitate to contact me with regard to this matter. Very truly yours, OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY :Vftayne- I Tanaka 1 L ; '4 • _ L yJ 11.— ■ j j -I Ilr _ - I •r- ' . '■r% 1_1 ;c _ •.1 11 — 1:T#01 _ r. 7:• . - 1 1!1 •:.— t� �' r ��'_yy '► =� lidf:4 •'P' `r_' ►A2 r-O!". � 1 rth-rf �: I ���' i 1 � _ ►LII-i . Fdl��r 71—fir 3�1 i.I 1 y�y•itsII.•1 r■', •ti' -I'.1 rr ■'.I JJLii .111.1 �•-1 i:rY hLiiL�'r1 .-I 1: r_.: 3 -1- u, r•- • J i Ej • 1 ' -M Y • - r.,. } T,i:T,L, I 2 ': �• Y n III -1'hl y•Ic �j..� : ti V �'• - .-: �I . 1 1 w � •I- I r:- iy . •I~► �• V ■ I': •1- I ��+T k `�.r r� •1zi� r_-J 11,r .1i -4: ! . IFe. 1 iT s 1 .li I Az }7 ar 1j T .-.:. •? 1 r.v - 1 s4 ., 1- ti i,FS }� 1•X _ i� 1 1!ll f•i•1 �.��•:. 1r1 r-Ift'r3 11 I•I. � r1' F:�:F �f•Y ►i�1Lfy' f�K.{•7 8i 1� .�_- .i•'+�'Y1 F 4 -�� =Inf'sL 116, ""_f III ► I 1T.+1' -1 �1 f �' C�J �r�ll T) V ? L� E W1� Ir T+�— - 1rr' � r•1I1 ��1— ; �triI t3 C�STJJ u _ 1 r" I,i = n I'ct . I - 1 - r-,. 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We do not feel that they will be hazardous to the traffic on Dayton Street. We do not want the curbs taken out for several reasons. 1. It is a waste of taxpayers money to remove them. If the city has that kind of money, there is better way to spend it. 2. Give everyone a chance to see how they work. 3. After the construction fencing is down, it will give more room and appear different to people. 4. We do not feel that just a few people should be able to control what is done about the curbs. We would like to state that the Library looks nice the way it is, it is an asset to Dayton Street and to the City of Edmonds. Yours very truly, �///' 4b W r�' - c4tL) � 0, Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Turner 840 Dayton Street l9 August 23, 1982 TO: Bill Kasper President, City Council VIA: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Jim Jessel Property Manager SUBJECT: SUGGESTED POLICY FOR USES AND RENTAL FEES AT NEW LIBRARY COMPLEX As requested by the Council, I have been meeting with representatives of the Library Board & Sno-Isle Library system to develop policies for uses in the new Library. Starting with the principle that the upper meeting room(s) shall be programmed through the City and the main level through the Library system, the following policy is suggested: 1) The City shall reserve the upper meeting room(s) every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings from 6:30 p.m. 2) The upper meeting room(s) will be available for Library uses at any other time. Yearly, monthly, or daily scheduling,as requested,will be handled through Linda Severson in the Parks and Recreation Department. The rooms are intended for multipurpose meeting room space, unti lrLibrarye programming needs require added space. 3) So as not to conflict with existing City leasing and o rental policies, the upper meeting room(s) shall be scheduled on a rental basis at a rate deemed appropriate by City policysetters. Library services such as children's storytimes, Friends of the Library meetings, and Library - sponsored adult lectures, will of course be exempt from such fees. Subletting of the space is not permitted without approval by the City. 4) The word "non-profit" or "charitable" does not mean free use of the upper meeting room(s); thus, stamp collecting or knitting classes, for example, would not be exempt from rental fees. 5) Spaces are available at the Anderson Center for hardship cases. I would suggest that the rental rates for the upper meeting rooms should be set the same as they would be in the private sector. They would then consider the construction, the maintenance and administrative costs balanced with a "what the market will bear" philosophy. The Library representatives would appreciate the opportunity to further discuss these suggested policies with the Council. JJ/js -2- Ct September 8, 1982 TO: Bill Kasper City Council President VIA: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Jim Jessel Property Manager SUBJECT: ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUESTS--. LIBRARY PROJECTS As noted in our recent discussion, there are several items that have been requested but not yet purchased from Library funds.. They include: Item Cost (As requested by Library system): Display shelves 2-zone paging system Typewriter Peg board $5,800 Additional shelves and supports 4,000 (As requested by Buildings & Grounds): Trash receptacles ($400 each x 12) $4,800 Rotary mower (1) 600 Blower (1) 300 Edger (1) 300 Vacuum (1) 1,300 Shampooer 2,000 9,300 Other defined needs: Plaza benches ($300 each x 10) $ 3,000 Audio visual equipment for upper meeting room 11,000 Upper meeting room curtains 6,000 Identification banners 5,000 25,000 Total $44,100 Some of these items were previously budgeted for (such as the audio visual equipment) but have not yet been purchased. Most of the items have been requested during the last stages of the Library construction. I recommend that we purchase those items that are needE!d to immediately operate the Library and upper meeting room (the audio visual equipment, 4 appropriate trash receptacles, the upper meeting room blackout curtains - for a total of $18,200) and discuss the other items at a Council work meeting. JJ/js -2- September 9, 1982 TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Jim Jessel r Property Manager L ` SUBJECT: DISCUSSION OF POLICY FOR USES AND RENTAL FEES AT NEW LIBRARY COMPLEX As noted on the attached memo, I have met with representatives of the Library system and have forwarded a draft use policy for the new Library complex. Basically it suggests that the upper meeting room is scheduled by the Parks & Recreation Department and the main or lower area is programmed completely for Library uses. With the exception of City sponsored groups and a small number of Library sponsored groups, the upper meeting room will only be used on a rental basis. As for the rental fee to be charged on the upper meeting room, facilities with similar amenities (2,000 sq. ft., view, parking, kitchen, etc.) charge from $125 for 4 hours at Lynnwood's Landmark Inn (no kitchen or view) to $145 at Pantley's (no kitchen) to $300 for 4 hours at the Washington Plaza (no kitchen) to $375 for 4+ hours at the Edmonds Senior Center. With these facts in mind, I recommend: That any group other than those named be required to seek Council approval for free rental of the upper meeting room; 2. That the upper meeting room be rented for $50 per hour, $200 for 4 hours, $300 for 8+ hours plus a $300 damage deposit for renters who have liquor permits. A 15% fee reduction is suggested if the kitchen is'not rented. The fee, of course, would be reduced if only a portion of the room is reserved. JJ/js Attachment G 4) The word "non-profit" or "charitable" does not mean free use of the upper meeting room(s); thus, stamp collecting or knitting classes, for example, would not be exempt from rental fees. 5) Spaces are available at the Anderson Center for hardship cases. I would suggest that the rental rates for the upper meeting rooms should be set the same as they would be in the private sector. They would then consider the construction, the maintenance and administrative costs balanced with a "what the market will bear" philosophy. The Library representatives would appreciate the opportunity to further discuss these suggested policies with the Council. JJ/js ip -2- FILE NO. 05.2.18 September 10, 1982 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: James E. Adams City Engineer SUBJECT: DECISION ON LIBRARY CURB DESIGN We recommend the following modifications to the existing curbs at the library: Item 1. Eliminate exit to Main Street from Durbin Street parking area and provide red reflectors on curb radius. Establish 20 feet no parking north of crosswalk on 7th Ave. 2. Modify all curb radius to 15 feet. Install red reflectors on face of curbs. 3. Provide new crosswalk and adjust curb on Dayton Street at 7th Ave. Eliminate existing crosswalk. Remove parking at crosswalk on south side of Dayton Street. Provide wheelchair ramps. 4. Repaint crosswalks on Main Street and 7th Ave. 5. Relocate wheelchair ramp and provide additional wheelchair ramp at entrance to east parking lot. 6. Remove sidewalk ramp from Dayton Street sidewalk for Durbin Street parking area. Cost Completed $4,000.00 1,000.00 100.00 300.00 Total $6,200.00 E Memo to Harve H. Harrison September 10, 1982 Page 2 Cost Summary City Engineer $ 200.00 City Public Works Crews 4,300.00 City Equipment 200.00 Materials 1,500.00 Total 6,200.00 A diagram showing the suggested improvements will be provided at the Council meeting. WJN/st • S oil0 /4c-/r , J/ a R ' �n S/6 Ail September 22, 1982 MEMO TO: Members of the City Council FROM: Harve H. Harrison Mayor SUBJECT: SNO-ISLE LIBRARY DISTRICT CONTRACT The Council asked me to look into the possiblity of re -negotiating the Sno-Isle Library District contract with the City of Edmonds. I met with Lenore Collins of Edmonds, who is the Chairman of the Sno- Isle Board. She informed me that a change in the contract would be difficult. She further stated that a proposal to change the contract should be addressed to the entire Board and mailed to the Marysville office. The Board is made up of five members from Snohomish County and two members from Island County. All of the cities in the two counties contract with the District except Everett, Oak Harbor and Woodway. Everett maintains their own library, Oak Harbor annexed to the Dis- trict which means they enjoy a rural status with a book mobile ser- vice and Woodway has nothing. HHH/db t" October 1, 1982 TO: Irene Varney Moran City Clerk FROM Jim Jessel Property Manager SUBJECT: LIBRARY PURCHASES As per your request, the Council approved the following items for the library at the recent Finance Committee meeting: Additional shelves $4,000 Trash receptacles ($400 each x 6) $2,400 Plaza benches ($300 each x 10) $3,000 Upper meeting room curtains $6,000 The audio/visual equipment ($11,000) will be discussed later by the Council. JJ/js cc: Art Housler CITY OF EDMONDS CIVIC CENTER • EDMONDS, WASHINGTON 98020 • (206) 775-2525 MAYOR HARVE H. HARRISON, THE EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL AND THE EDMONDS LIBRARY BOARD HARVE H. HARRISON MAYOR CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO ATTEND THE DEDICATION OF THE NEW EDMONDS PUBLIC LIBRARY 650 MAIN STREET EDMONDS, WASHINGTON TWO -THIRTY O'CLOCK, SUNDAY, OCTOBER THIRTY-FIRST NINETEEN HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-TWO WELCOMING REMARKS HONORABLE HARVE H. HARRISON INTRODUCTIONS ANNE WERMUS KEYNOTE SPEAKER SENATOR HENRY M. JACKSON RECEPTION FOLLOWING - ti March 25, 1982 MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kathy Turner Edmonds Librarian RE: CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS The Edmonds Library Board has been appointed in the past using criteria specified in R.C.W. 27.12.190. I quote the pertinent parts below: In cities and towns five trustees shall be appointed by the mayor with the consent of the legislative body ... A trustee shall be appointed annually to serve for five years... No person shall be appointed to any board of trustees for more than two consecutive terms. Vacancies shall be filled for unexpired terms as soon as possible in the manner in which members of the board are regularly chosen... A library trustee in the case of a city or town may be removed only by vote of the legis- lative body. Ordinarily the Library Board has submitted a list of choices for appointment to the Mayor each December or on those occasions when a Board member resigned before the end of his term. I hope this information will assist you in your decision -making regarding the selection of Library Board members. CEI "IFICATE OF INSURA 'CE in effect on date of this certificate arranged by-• Irl 1200 westlake ave. no. Seattle, washington 98109 This is to certify that the insurance described below has been arranged for the Insured designated in this certificate Any requirements or provisions in any contract or agreement between the Insured and any other person, firm or corporation will not be construed as enlarging, allering or amending the definition of insured or any other terms or conditions of this certificate or the insurance designated. Such insurance, subject to the limits of liability, coverages, hazards, exclusions, provisions, conditions and other terms thereof. is in full force and effect as of the date this certificate was issued. Insured: COLBECK & COMPANY 6534 - 48th Ave. N. E. ,Address- Seattle, Wash. 98115 Bodily Injury Liability Insurance —Other Than Automobile Primary Insurer Yasuda Fire & Marine Ins. Co. Expires 7-30-83 Pot No YPB180629 Limits S included Each Person S 500,000 Each Occurrence S 5 0 O . 000 Aggregate Bodily Injury Liability Insurance —Automobile Primary Insurer Yasuda Fire & Marine Ins. CO . Expires 7-30-83 Pot No YPB180629 Limits S 500) 000 * Each person $ 500 000 * Property Damage Liability Ins u rice— ;her Than A tomobile LToys s Unae'TZ7lters Primary Insurer_ Each Occurrence *combined single limit Expires 7-30-82 Pol No UL3287B Limits S 100, 000 rr. Each Occurrence = 100, 000 Aggregate i Property Damage Liability In asuda.° I' 1Te & Marine Ins . Co . Pol No. 7-30-83 YPB180629 Primary Insurer Expires 500,000 *combined single limit Liability Limits S Each Occurrence Workmens Compensation Insurer Emp Liability Limit Excess Liability Insurance Insurer RLI Insurance Co. Expires Each Accident Expires 7-30-82 Limit (A) $ 1,000,000 combined single limit in excess of above described underlying limits. (B) Up to $ combined single limit in excess of above described Lill ierlying limits. In accordance with the above. the insurance covers the operations and locations described as follows: Edmonds Library Sandblasting Contract Pol No. Pol No R02955U In the event of cancellation of said Policies._ days notice of such cancellation will be given the party named below at the address shown herein The policy provides, under the Insuring Agreements, contractual liability coverage with respect to any contract or agreement wholly in writing, subject to all the ex- clusions, conditions and other provisions of the policy. This certificate is not a policy and does not afford any insurance coverage. Nothing contained in this certificate shall be construed as extending coverage not af- torded by the designated insurances or by endorsement. thereto. Except as specifically provided for in this certificate, the Insurers shall have no duty to notify the party to whom this certificate is addressed as to any change in, or cancellation of, the insurances and shall not be responsible for any failure to do so. Date VIA CERTIFIED MAIL December 30, 1981 HuftY9 AMR% & aftww7% kc . To City of Edmonds Address Edmonds Civic Center By Edmonds, WA 98M0 Robert B. Smith TO: John Nordquist FROM: Mae L. Schoenrock Director, Sno-Isle Regional Library RE: Electrical grid, Edmonds Library DATE: 2/9/82 This morning Jim Jessel called me about a discrepancy concerning the electrical grid in the floor of the new Edmonds Library. It was my understanding that the City Council authorized a grid in the public areas on approximately 12' centers. The construction plans do not include as many lines of conduit as we had requested and no one is quite sure how the error occured. The result, however, is that in some areas there is as much as 24 feet between the runs of conduit. This will not cause a problem at this time, because of the furniture and shelving layout which will be utilized. It is the future which concerns me. We will be limited in our ability to rearrange furniture and shelving to meet the changing needs of library users. (You have heard this before - they are the same points I used in requesting a complete grid.) I'm afraid that if the conduit is not installed now, the costs and complications of adding it at any time in the future will be prohibitive. Thank you for your consideration. Corne-r�-5rone-- C�!z ASATU DAY - NOVEMBER 7, 1981 - 2 P.M. PROGRAM 1. MUSIC 9. INTRODUCTION OF DEPUTY OF THE GRAND MASTER OF DISTRICT #32 2. PROCESSIONAL 3. NATIONAL ANTHEM 10. INTRODUCTION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS OF THE M.W. GRAND LODGE OF F. & A.M. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OF WASHINGTON 5. INVOCATION 11. INTRODUCTION OF M.S. HERBERT M. EDMAN, GRAND MASTER OF THE MOST WORSHIPFUL 6. WELCOME GRAND LODGE F. & A.M. 7, INTRODUCTIONS 12. LAYING OF THE CORNERSTONE 8. INVOCATION 13. PROCLAMATION 14. ORATION 15. BENEDICTION Mayor - Officers of Edmonds Lodge No. 165 F. & A.M. Harve H. Harrison Donald L. Stephenson ..... Worshipful Master CityCouncil John H. Norquist.............Senior Warden - George W. Carlile............ Junior Warden Katherine Allen, Pres. Vallie E_ Brock, Sr..............Treasurer Mary Goetz Robert L. Herald .................Secretary Ray Gould Donald C. Holmes.............Senior Deacon Jo -Anne Jaech Earl G. Schuster.............Junior Deacon William J. Kasper Frank J. McKee..............Senior Steward Larry N.aughten Cornelius Reckers........... Junior Steward John Nordquist Horst Neuhaus .....................Chaplain Roy Stringer .. ...................Marshall Phillip B. Poole.....................Tyler ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS: Arai/Jackson GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Prime Construction COMPLETION DATE: Late Summer, 1982 City of Edmonds Civic Center Edmonds, WA 98020 1 EDMONDS LI BPA.RY �jCLL[NILLUUL% MULLI 1 I tI I I ". %e 0 September 23, 1981 MEMO TO: Mayor Harrison City Council Members FROM: Mary Lou Block Planning Director Kathy Turner Librarian SUBJECT: USE OF THE MEETING ROOMS IN THE NEW LIBRARY At the Council's request, we have reviewed the potential users and scheduling requirements for the new library meeting rooms. We began with the premise that there are three rooms which will be available. These are: #1) A large upstairs room which will accommodate 100 people. (This room opens to hold 150 people in conjunction with Room #2.) #2) A smaller upstairs room which, by itself, will accommodate 50 people. #3) A main floor conference room which will hold approximately 15 people. Besides these three rooms, there will be meeting rooms available in the present Civic Center complex. We have identified a number of City and Library uses for the foregoing facilities. These are indicated, along with the appropriate room, on the attached sheets. In addition to the recognized City and Library needs, there are potential user groups from the public. A listing o.f the type of groups which might use these available spaces'is enclosed. In considering use of the facilities by public groups, policies will need to be established relating to rental charges, appropriate uses, and scheduling requirements. A copy of the present library policy is included for'your review. Memo to Mayor Harrison, City Council Members Page 2 - September 23. 1981 Scheduling the use of these rooms will be a challenge and clearly a job for someone with the time and ability to handle it. It will require coordination with Library Staff, City staff and public groups. This is the type of task presently performed for the Frances Anderson Center (FAC) by Steve Simpson and Linda Severson in the Park and Recreation Department. (Some of the groups presently using the FAC may be transferred to the new meeting rooms, thereby increasing the potential revenue.) It is our recommendation that the City and Library Staff prepare scheduling and use policies for review and approval by the City Council and the Library Board. MLB/mt I POTENTIAL CITY AND LIBRARY USES FOR NEW LIBRARY MEETING ROOMS ROOM #1 Meeting/Use Day/Time City Council Tuesday evenings Planning Advisory Board 2nd & 4th Wednesday evening - Architectural Design Board lst Wednesday evening Hearing Examiner lst & 3rd Thursday evening Arts Round Table Periodically Family Films Saturday evenings Adult Lecture Series Monday evenings ROOM #2 Meeting/Use Day/Time Juvenile Conference Committee lst & 3rd Monday evening Wetnet Evenings as scheduled (WA Educational Teleconference Network) Library Storyhour 2 mornings a week Childrens Programs 2 afternoons a week Juvenile Diversion Meeting Wednesday afternoons ROOM J�3 Meeting/Use Day/Time Library Board 3rd Monday evening Staff Meetings, Police Personnel and Reserve Meetings, Short Subdivision and Home Occupation Hearings will probably be held in the Civic Center meeting rooms. Daughters of American Revolu,ion Snoline Stamp Club Norwegian Club Floretum Garden Club Coin Club Jaycees Evergreen Community Federal Credit Union Driftwood Players Ed -Lynn Soccer Club Edmonds Boys' Club Executive Committee City College Lady Lions League of Women Voters Orthopedic Guilds Cub and Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Campfire Girls Snohomish County Family Childbirth Education Edmonds Alateen Guitar Workshop Counseling Service City, State, and/or Federal Social Or POLICY FOR THE USE OF THE MEET" ROOM OF THE EDMONDS PUBLIC LIBRARY The meeting room may be used by local educational, cultural or civic organizations. It may not be used for partisan political meetings nor for meetings of religious organizations. Every organization using the meeting room for the first time must make an application to the Edmonds Library Board. Permission to.hold interim meetings may by granted at the discretion of the librarian. Reservations for all meetings should be made at the library desx. The room is available from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. weekdays and Saturdays, but may not be used Sundays and holidays. The program year runs from Sept. 1st to Aug. 31st; all reservations expire on Aug. 31st. Organizations wishing to schedule recurring or series of meetings throughout the year should submit preferred dates before Sept. 1st. Library sponsored programs will take precedence. No rental fee will be charged for the use of the meeting room. The organization assumes responsibility for cleaning the room thoroughly, immediately following the meeting. A deposit of $5.00 to cover possible breadage will be required for the use of the kitchenette at the time the reservation is made. No admission fee may be charged for entrance to a meeting or program. However, fees for participation in study groups, discussion series, institutes and similar meetings may be collected if permission has been secured in advance from the Library Board. A meeting in which financial gain is an important element will be permitted with approval of the Library Board; donations shall be made to the Library's lecture fund. Meetings which would interfere with the work of the library because of noise or other factors will not be permitted. The Library Board reserves the right to cancel permission to use the auditorium if, in the opinion of the Board, any of the above conditions are not met. The Edmonds Library Board 10/20/77 September 23, 1981 l MEMO TO: Mayor Harrison City Council Members FROM: Edmonds Library Board SUBJECT: Library Meeting Rooms Because the users and scheduling of the new 11br2ry meeti.n, rooms will discussed at this weekend's Council Retreat, the Library Board felt it would-be appropriate to summarize our vieva rer,irrjlng this Hart of the L: 7 facility. Since the library meeting rooms are a part of the 20, 000 square feet building area allocated to how library services, it is our assumption that first priority for its use would be giyon to the present library programs and would allow for expanding these programg or nervi.ces in the fixture. As I am sure you are all aware, :such library programs are a basic part of library services provided in all the suburban and small totem libraries in this area. The Library Hoard also shares the opinion expressed by some council members that this new facility should be well utilized. It is not our intention to request that these rooms be used by the library exclusively, but we feel very strongly that the library must he given first consideration so that it will have the potential of offering the Edmonds citizens a variety of services and programs, making maximum use of their tax dollars. The members of the Library Board hope that scheduling decisions made at this time will not limit the possibilities for thlii.s kind of development in years to come. A second area of unanimous agreement among the Board members is the use of these meeting rooms by-ijbli.c groups. The possibility of charging public, non-profit groups for using; nny of these rooms strikes us as a loss of a former service offered by the old library. It was always our be- lief that a new library would open up new horizons in library service , not close down existing ones. Undoubtedly many grau;•s t-rould go elsewhere, feeling that this new building is not.truly theirs'to use. Such a policy, that of charging the taxpayers again for a building they are already paying for, does not exist in any other library system to our knowledge, certainly not in Seattle or Kin county. The following are the Libr. n,, Board's recommendations: 1) priority he given to the library for use of these rooms. 2) public groups retain free use of these rooms ( additional information on this point may be found in the present Edmonds Library Meeting Room Policy) 3)policy formation and scheduling be reviewed by the Library Board and the Council. Realizing the Imany aspects needing to 'be weighed and halancel in your space needs m decisions, it is the hope of the Library Board that you will make all parts of this new library available for optimum library service. CI ! Y OF EDMONDS HARVE H. HARRISON MAYOR CIVIC CENTER • EDMONDS. WASHINGTON 98020 (206) 775-2525 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Office of the City Attorney DATE: June 10, 1981 RE: 1980 Councilmanic Bonds The question has arising concerning the ability of the City to spend any excess monies from the 1980 Councilmanic Bonds sale for other municipal purposes. After consulting with Bond Counsel and with the State Auditor, it is this office's opinion that after appropriate amendment of Ordi- nance No. 2150, any excess funds from the 1980 bond sale could be used for any other specified municipal purpose. If such a surplus is found to exist, and if the Council deter- mines to spend the money in this manner, the Attorney's Office should be directed at that time to prepare the necessary amendments to the bond ordinance to authorize the expenditure. OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Wayne Tanaka WDT/trs May 13, 1981 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Jim Jessel, Director Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: PROGRESS REPORT ON NEW LIBRARY Most of the last two weeks' labor involved prepara- tion for the May 18 Library Project Team Meeting. I will review the results of this budget meeting at the May 19 City Council Meeting. JJ/mw April 16, 1981 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM_ Jim Jessel, Director Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: PROGRESS REPORT ON NEW LIBRARY On April 20, 1981, at 11:00 a.m., a special meeting of the Architectural Design Board will review the "skin" of the library. The ten-day posting rule and availability of ADB Members made an earlier meeting impossible. At the City Council Meeting I will be available to discuss the results of the ADB Meeting. I have also attached a copy of a recent letter to Arai/Jackson Architects dealing with programming of the multipurpose room for your review. Per Arai/Jackson, neither the schedule or cost pro- jections have changed from the last progress report. JJ /mw Attachment :eNy CITY OF E®6' ONDS 700 MAIN SI - EDMONDS, WASHINGTON 98020 - (206) 775.2525 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT April 14, 1981 Mr. Thomas Ryan Arai/Jackson Architects & Designers 1100 - 19th Avenue East Seattle, Washington 98112 Dear Mr. Ryan: HARVE H. HARRISON MAYOR Your letter of April 7, 1981 requested clarification of outfit for the meeting room in the new library complex. We concur with items A through E of your first para- graph. These items would be appropriate for the meet- ing room regardless of who used it. We don't want the space designed as City Council chambers,but neither do we want it designed to exclude occasional use for City Council meetings. Your suggestions for the additional four itmes can be addressed in a similar vein. Audiovisual equipment and flag poles would be supplied by the user of the room if necessary for their function. They need not be included in the contract. The tack boards and map rails may be included if they do not impact on the in- terior- design or function. If they are not compatible with your design, they may be omitted. Again, this should be a general purpose space, not a City Council space. I hope this responds to your concerns and remains with- in the agreed design criteria. Sincerely, r' t dam s F. Jessel, Director Par s and Recreation Department FH/mw CC: Fred Herzberg, Director Public Works Dept. Kathy Turner, Librarian .,zCEfV ED P,PR 10 1,81 Ga 01 POrlif, Wf'lks Arai •Jackson Architects & Designers April 7, 1981 Mr. Fred Hertzberg Director Public Works 250 Fifth Avenue North Edmonds, Washington 98021 Subject: Anderson Center Library Meeting Room Dear Mr. IIertzber_ g : Per our phone conversation of April 6, 1981, you informed me of the following items which should be incorporated into the Meeting Room for City Council use. A. Chairs: Foldable, number equal to occupant load. B. Tables: 3 or 4 roughly 3' x 8', foldable for storage. C. Movie screen: One, locate off center. D. Podium: One person, portable with light. E. P.A. system: One with input for tape deck. It is my understanding that the foregoing items are the only items necessary to allow City Council use of the Meeting Room. The following items were observed within the existing City Council chambers several months ago. A. Audio visual equipment: One overhead projector. B. Tack boards: Approximately 6 feet long, 4 feet high. C. Map rails: Approximately 12 linear feet. D. Flag poles: Two. 1100-19th Avenue East Seattle, Washington 98112 (206) 323-8800 Mr. Fred Hertzberg April 7, 1981 Page 2 Without an explicit directive and accurate description from you, these items will not be provided in the Meeting Room. If these or other items are required, I suggest someone from your staff make a thorough investigation of existing facilities and future requirements. Sincerely, Thomas Ryan April 28, 1981 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Jim Jessel, Director Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT FOR. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR FRANCES ANDERSON CENTER. LIBRAP.Y As you may remember, we have reserved contracting for the final landscape design and construction observa- tion services until we were confident that the entire project was within budget. The $150,000 for landscap- ing has always been considered our number one bid alternate. According to Arai/Jackson's latest cost estimate, it is now reasonalbe to assume that landscaping will be "affordable" and thus would like to complete the land- scape design services with Edward MacLeod and Associates (through Arai/Jackson). Please authorize the Mayor to sign the landscape archi- tectural services addenda with Arai/Jackson for $8,725. JJ/mw Attachment Arai, Jackson Architects & Designers April 20, 1981 Mr. Jim Jessel Director Dept. of Parks & Recreation 700 Main Street Edmonds, Washington 98020 Subject: Addenda to Arai/Jackson - City of Edmonds Design Contract for the new F.A.C./Edmonds Library Dear Jim, Per our previous agreement and current negotiations, the construc- tion budget for the F.A.C./Edmonds Library has been increased by $150,000.00, for landscaping. This amount is inclusive of design fees. See contract with Edward MacLeod and Associates, Landscape Architect/Land Planners. The landscape architectural fees will be $8,725.00 for working drawings through completion. This fee is in addition to the basic architectural/engineering contract. Sincerel 6S i , Cli a s n 1100-19th Avenue East Seattle, Washington 98112 (206) 323-8800 ■Gh A11111 JIJ Arai Jackson Architects & Designers April 20, 1981 Letter No. 1 Mr. Jim Jessel Director Dept. of Parks & Recreation 700 Main Street Edmonds, Washington 98020 Subject: Addenda No. 1 to Arai/Jackson - City of Edmonds Design Contract for the new F.A.C./Edmonds Library Dear Jim, Per our previous agreement of September 30, 1981, and current negotiations, the construction budget for the F.A.C./Edmonds Library has been increased by $150,000.00, for landscaping. This amount is inclusive of design fees. See contract with Edward MacLeod and Associates, Landscape Architect/Land Planners. The landscape architectural fees will be $8,725.00 for working drawings through completion. This fee is in addition to the basic architectural/engineering contract. pa Ar i Jackson, Architects Approved as to Form: City Clerk: City of Edmonds 1100-19th Avenue East Seattle, Washington 98112 (206) 323-8800 f Ea 'ward MacLeod & ASSOciaI&S :��i- �:'c �1rCritCCtS ►" i nfo S r-ry • .tj _ �: ttAi:l�t�.. A^REI.EMENT OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT This subconsultant agreement entered into this 8th day of April, 1981 bet-o,cen Arai/Jackson Architects & Designers, and Edward MacLeod & Associates, is for the purpose of amending the contract between the above nai;ied parties dated the 18th day of December, 1980 and as amended on the 30th day of December, i980, for the provision of -professional subconsultant services for the Edmonds Community Center and Library Project in Edmonds, Washington. ARTICLE: I SCOPE OF AMENDMENTS All of the provisions stipulated in the original contract remain in force except as they may be modified by Article II of this Agreement of Contract Amendi;ient. ARTICLE II AMENDMENTS Revise Article IV of the amended contract as follows: A. Prelii:►inary Plsntinr & irriation design: fee for services described under rti c i e I I A. b [3. above is -to be a lump sum of FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($5,775.00) to be billed and payable monthly in pro- portion to the work complete. B. Working drawin s throu h construction observation: fee for services de- scribed under Article II C., D. & E. is to be a lurnp sum of EIGHT Tf;OU;M0 SEVEN HU14DRED TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($8,725.00) to be billed and payable n;onthly in..proportion to the work complete. C. Additional Services: fees for services beyond the scope of those enumerated unde►- Article lI of this agreement, such as work resulting froim significant changes to consultant's scope of services, significant programatic changes, significant construction budget changes, when approved in wri ti na byt�;e Architect, shall be on an hourly time charge basis as follows_: End of Article IV. Principal $40.00/hour Associate $30.00/hour Other Personnel $25.00/hour AGREWENT OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT EDMONDS COMMUNITY CENTER AND LIBRARY kpril s, 1981 Page 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement of Contract Amendment on the day and year first written above. BYBY ,- For Ar2ac''!yti cts & Designers For Edward MacLeod &Associates April 30, 1981 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Jim Jessel, Director Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: PROGRESS REPORT ON NEW LIBRARY GENERAL The landscape design contract with Edward MacLeod and Associates is on the Consent Agenda. Plans and specifications are 85% complete (will be 95% complete by May 15). SCHEDULED MEETINGS Wednesday, May 6 - Architectural Design Board (final design approved). Thursday, May 7 - Library Board/Arts Commission (One Percent for Art). Early, May - Interior/Furniture Coordination Meeting. Monday, May 18 - Library Project Team Meeting - 8:00 a.m. in the Frances Anderson Center (decision on bid alternates). � rj/fir S./ JJ/mw April 2, 1981 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Jim Jessel, Director Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: PROGRESS REPORT ON NEW LIBRARY During the March 24 City Council Meeting, two questions were raised concerning the library - the need for a breakdown of associated costs, and for further discussion on the exterior of the building. ASSOCIATED COSTS Taxes (.053%) $ 128,000 Negotiated Fees 192,500 Testing/Management/Printing 25,000 Project Contingency (includes future landscape design fees, 83,000 and furniture) TOTAL ASSOCIATED COSTS $ 428,500 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION FUNDS 2,661,500 TOTAL PROJECT FUNDS $3,090,000 EXTERIOR FINISH (Or the 8" x 16" Stigma) A view trip has been scheduled for April 4, at 8:30 a.m., to examine concrete block buildings that reflect individuality, scale, purpose, warmth, and a connection to the neighborhood - the design criteria for the library. We hope to prove that concrete block structures, when properly designed, can provide a very attractive building. MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATION OF THE EXTERIOR FINISH As noted in the attached letter from Arai/Jackson, if the following guidelines are followed, concrete block exterior walls can be main- tenance effective: 1. Attention to detailing, i.e., window, door installation, etc. 2. Masonry installation - masonry must be properly installed with correct mortar, joints, etc. 3. Application of coatings - waterproofing coatings and stain should be supervised by manufacturer's representative and architect. PROGRESS REPORT ON NEW LIBRARY April 2, 1981 Paqe two Also attached is the "latest" project schedule from Arai/Jackson. JJ/mw Attachments rem hL Arai/Jackson Architects & Designers April 1, 1981 Mr. Jim Jessel Director Department of Parks & Recreation 700 Main Street Edmonds, Washington 98020 Dear Mr. Jessel: Arai/Jackson has completed our investigation into the use of concrete masonry units and waterproofing agents in exterior wall systems. In order to obtain the most representative in- formation, we have contacted a number of orgnizations who have been involved with concrete block. Some of the organizations who have been contacted are: Masonry Institute of Washington Builders Layrite Concrete Co. Pavey Research Doran, Anderson, Freed, Architects Parker Paint Co. Seattle Parks Department Olson Walker, Architects In general, all of those contacted stated that concrete masonry units can provide an excellent, cost effective and attractive exterior wall if a few guidelines are observed, there are: 1. Attention to detailing, i.e., window, door installation, etc. 2. Masonry installation - masonry must be properly installed with correct mortar, joints, etc. 3. Application of coatings - waterproofing coatings and stain should be supervised by manufacturer's representative and architect. The foregoing items are all routinely checked and reviewed in both our technical specifications and drawings. We also con- sult with manufacturer's representatives in order to insure the highest quality installation. 1100-19th Avenue East Seattle, Washington 98112 (206) 323-8800 Mr. Jim Jessel April 1, 1981 Page 2 In addition to quality control, it should also be noted that the Anderson Center Library is scheduled to receive furred out interior walls which contribute to masking water infiltration. Regarding the number of coats of waterproofing required on con- crete block wall, our contacts, Pavey Research and Chemstop, have indicated that two coats will give the most cost effective job and produce an excellent waterproofing membrane. Please note the enclosed correspondence from Pavey and Chemstop and technical data on their products. It should also be noted that the Anderson Center Library is scheduled to receive an exterior stain which will contribute to the effectiveness of the water- proofing agents. Arai/Jackson sincerely hopes that the City of Edmonds considers concrete masonry units as a functional, cost effective and at- tractive exterior building material. Sincerely, /honias Ryan Enclosure MIND Nang mm::. ..... Won .... .... C� MEN ::'• ll March 19, 1981 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Jim Jessel, Director Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: PROGRESS REPORT ON NEW LIBRARY As requested at the March 17 City Council Meeting, the following is a progress summary on the library. SCHEDULE: Out to Bid - May, 1981 Award Bid - June, 1981 Start Construction - July, 1981 BUDGET: (as of 2/24/81) Base Construction Bid $2,500,000 Bid Alternatives (landscaping, Anderson Center integration, roof extension) 162,000 Associated Costs (fees, taxes, shelves, One Percent for Art, etc.) 428,000 TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $3,090,000 INTERIOR COORDINATION: An interior designer with Arai/Jackson is available to work with the library furniture committee on fabric selection and delivery scheduling (should be coordinated with library completion of July, 1982). MANAAFMFNT The project management of the library will transfer to the Public Works Department during the bidding phase. My role will be reduced to approval of all expenditures and program changes. PROGRESS REPORT ON NEW LIBRARY March 19, 1981 - Page two MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL: We have had numerous meetingswith the Library Board to resolve concerns on lighting and interior temperature levels. Most of these concerns evolved from require- ments to meet the State Energy Code. OTHER: Cliff Jackson will be present to answer any questions on exterior finishes or ? JJ/mw January 22, 1981 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Mary Lou Block Manager Planning Division SUBJECT: HEARING ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, INCLUDING MODIFICATIONS/VARIANCES, FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY AT 700 MAIN STREET (FILE #CU-67-80) The item was heard by the Planning Commission on December 18, 1980. It was heard in conjunction with the rezone request R-5-80. Attached are copies of the minutes from that hearing, elevations and a site plan. As provided by Section 12.15.030(D), three modifications/ variances are being requested with this Conditional Use Permit. They are: 1) Exceed the height requirement by .five feet. Maximum height is proposed at 30 feet. Code allows 25 feet for flat roofs. 2) Allow the building to be located within the required setbacks. Code requires municipal improvements to meet a 25 foot setback for all yards,or the height of the structure, whichever is greater. Since the building proposed is 30 feet at one point, 30 foot setbacks are required. Setbacks proposed are 20 feet. 3) Develop a portion of Durbin Street for required parking. Due to limited site development area, a portion of the required parking is proposed to be developed on Durbin Street (18 stalls). The Planning Commission recommends approval of this Conditional Use Permit including the requested modification/ variances. DB/mt attachments V The special meeting of the Keith LaBelle at 7:40 P.M. man LaBelle welcomed those of the meeting. PRESENT EDMONDS PLANNING COMMISSION Special Meeting December 18, 1980 Edmonds Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. Chair - present, introduced the Staff, and explained the procedure ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Keith LaBelle John Hodgin Duane Bowman, Associate Planner Floyd E. Smith Laura Hall Jim Jessel, Director Parks and Recreation Fred Ross Valina Walker Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney John McGibbon Cindy Noack, Secretary Chairman LaBelle stated that he had not received any indication of excused absences in accordance with the City Ordinance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Smith stated that he was not present at the October 22 meeting so therefore he would abstain from voting on the mintues. COMMISSIONER ROSS THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MCGIBBON, TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 22, 1980 AND NOVEMBER 12, 1980 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. STAFF REPORT Mr. Bowman stated the Open Space rezone request on Meadowdale Beach Road was heard by the City Council last Tuesday and they upheld the Planning Commission to deny the request, however they would take into consideration that when and if the property is put up for sale the Council would reconsider the concerns addressed by the property owners in the area. Two other items on the Council agenda included approval of two shoreline permits. One for the waterfront improvement program and the other for Union Oil Park and both of those permits were approved. AGENDA R-5-80 CITY OF EDMONDS - Proposed rezone from OS to RS-6 (Open Space to Single Family Residential - 6,000 square feet) at 700 Main Street legally described as Lots 1 through 40, inclusive, Block 88 and Lots 13 through 28, inclusive, Block 97, Plat of the City of Edmonds, according to Plat thereof recorded in Volume 2 of Plats, page 39, records of Snohomish County, Washington CU-67-80 CITY OF EDMONDS - Conditional Use Permit for a public library including the following modifications variances to Zoning Code requirements; 1) Exceed height requirement by five feet. 2) Allow building within required setbacks. 3) Develop portion of Durbin Street for required parking., at 700 Main Street legally described as Lots 1 through 40, inclusive, Block 88, and Lots 13 through 28, inclusive, Block 97, Plat of the City of Edmonds, according to Plats thereof recorded in Volume 2 of Plats, page 39, records of Snohomish County, Washington. Mr. Bowman asked the Commission if they would consider hearing these two items simultaneously however the motions will have to be separate as recommen- dations to the City Council. The first item, R-5-80, the proponent is the City of Edmonds and the proposal is to rezone lots 1 through 40 inclusive, Block 88. and Lots 13 through 28, inclusive, Block 97 of the Plat of the City of Edmonds from Open Space to RS-6. The area is commonly known as the Frances E. Anderson Center. The reason for the proposal is to allow a public structure such as a library with a conditional use permit. The zoning on adjacent properties to the south and east is RS-6. The properties located to the north, across Main Street, are a mixture of PYIH and RS-fi. To the west, across Durbin Street, is RMH zoning. The existing streets surrounding the subject property are Main Street, Dayton Street, 8th Avenue North, and Durbin Street which all have a right-of-way width of 60'. The proposed zoning conforms with the Comprehensive Policy Plan in that Public and Institutional Uses are permitted with the granting of a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed zoning conforms to the surrounding subject party. The present use of the subject property is a recreational center and for the most part the site is surrounded by single family development. The present Open Space zoning was established in 1976 and the Planning Commission, in January of 1977, recommended the OS zoning remain for a reasonable period of time in order to determine what best zoning could be placed on the site. The City acquired the property in January of 1979 and converted the old school into the present recreational facility. Now it is the City's intent to develop the property for public use but must rezone the property to the proposed zoning to carry out its plan. Mr. Bowman stated that there will be certain environmental impacts but they do not constitute a significant adverse environmental impact and a declaration of non -signifi- cance has been issued. The Staff recommends approval of R-S-Bn since the proposed RS-6 zoning is consistent with adjacent zoning and the proposed usage is consistent with the Comprehensive Policy Plan. Mr. Bowman stated that in conjunction with the rezone request the City is also requesting a Conditional Use Permit, CU-57-80, to allow a public library to be constructed on this particular site as permitted by 12.13.030.2.A.iii and vi, under Primary Uses in RS Districts, Puhiic and Institutional, of the 197B Title 12 of Land Use Guidelines. The subject facility is required to be heard by the Planning Commission and the City Council. The applicant is also at this time seeking modificationlvariances to the zoning code requirements being asked with this Conditional Use Permit. They are: 1) to exceed the height requirement by five feet putting the building at 30 ft. maximum height, 2) to allow the building within the required setbacks. The zoning code requires for public buildings in the Rs zone to have a 25' setback from all property lines or to that which is the height of the building. In other words, in this case 30' would be the highest point of the building and a 30' setback would be required and they are proposing a modification of that to reduce the setback of the surrounding building to 201, 3) to develop the portion of Durbin Street for required parking, 18 stalls. The proposed use will not endanger public health, morals, and general welfare since the site is presently utilized as a recreational facility. The proposal will add needed library, roof top public plazas and an auditorium. There will be some view blockage, but the community as a whole will benefit from the development. Staff recommends approval of CU-67-80 for the following reasons: 1) it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, 2) the proposed use is a benefit to the entire community and is consistent with the present use of the subject property. 3) no substantial adverse environmental impacts will result from the project as proposed and a dellaration of non -significance has been issued. Mr. Bowman then introduced Andy Moniz from ArailJackson Architects to have him point out to the Commission what is being proposed for the new library and to answer any questions the Commission may have. Mr. Moniz stated the proposal is for a 20,000 sq. ft. regional library. It will include approximately 90 on -site parking stalls. The library incorporates some public meeting rooms and a community plaza on the roof of the library. 7hp lot coverage covers 40.. He Stated that in order to develop a library of this size in a small area with the minimum of environmental impacts the City is requesting approval of three modifications/variances to the Zoning rode. These exceptions are a result of trying to minimize the environmental impacts yet accomodate those programs that were given by the Library Board and the City Council. It was a requirement by the Library Board to have a single level library, ease of circulation for books and handicap access off all sides of the library. There was also a desire to conceal on -site parking and the code requires at least parking for 80 cars. Mr. Moniz stated that there will be extensive landscaping both on the building and throughout the setback areas and to serve as buffers. Chairman LaBelle asked fir. Moniz what the requirements for staff parking will be generated for this site. Mr. Jessel stated that at present there are two department vehicles that park on -site and the rest of the staff parks off the site. There are about eight other cars that park on -site and those people run the day care and Elm Club. He stated that they are estimating about 10 cars for staff parking on -site. Chairman LaBelle also asked that since the tennis courts are being done away with will that pose a problem to find a replacement. Mr. Jessel stated that eventhough the tennis courts are in poor condition they are used. On January 13 a proposal will be made to the City Council to rebuild the courts at the junior high school. He also Stated that in Washington State there has been a 20% drop this year and almost a 20% drop in 1979 in the demand for tennis courts, people are transferring to racquetball and other sports. Mr. Moniz then reviewed the handicap access throughout the new and existing buildings. Commissioner Ross asked why the playfield was being considered in the rezone to RS-6, why not leave it Open Space. Mr. Bowman stated that the playfield could be zoned separate, but Staff tried to be consistent in zoning on the site. If any development was proposed for the site it would have to get a Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner Ross stated that if the Edmonds Planning Commission December 18, 1980 - Page 2 playfield was zoned RS-6 then some day someone could build single family homes on it. Mr. Bowman stated that the intent is to use it as a municipal facility and have it as a focal center for the community and there is strong use by that playfield. It is also in the Council's record that they want that playfield to remain. Even with the zoning change the field is not in jeopardy. Commissioner Smith stated that he was also concerned about the playfield saying that if it was zoned RS-6 some time in the future it might be sold. Mr. Bowman stated that it would have to be subdivided in order to be sold. Commissioner McGibbon asked what part of the new structure exceeds the height limitation by five feet. Mr. Moniz stated that it would be the auditorium that tops out at 30' which covers about 15-17% of the building. The rest of the building is approximately 16-17'. The Commission then looked at the cross sections of the elevations of the new structure which compared it to the existing building. They also looked at the elevation of what the site looks like from Durbin Street. Commissioner McGibbon stated that since some of the parking will be on Durbin Way what kind of a right-of-way is left. Mr. Bowman showed the circulation of the parking which essentially makes Durbin Way a one-way street. Mr. Moniz stated that there will be benches and planters and some breakwalls on the plaza. The public portion of the hearing was then opened. Jeanie Johnson, 704 Maple Street, stated that she wanted to let the Commission know that she is uncomfortable with changing the playfield zoning from Open Space to RS-6. She stated that she understands why the portion for the library needs to be rezoned but can't understand why the playfield needs to be. She asked if the big tree by the tennis courts would still remain there. Mr. Moniz stated that he wasn't sure about it but thought that it would be removed. Ms. Johnson also asked why this was being heard as a Conditional Use Permit and not as a variance. Mr. Bowman stated as outlined in Section 12.15.040, subsection D, the City Council has the authority to permit municipal improvements that exceed zoning code requirements, however they have to conduct a public hearing. The Planning Commission is a recommending body to the City Council so they also have to look at what is being presented and make their recommendation to the City Council. Ms. Johnson asked if the signs that were put up around the site giving notice of this meeting, where up for the required amount of time. Mr. Bowman stated that the signs were up for 10 days prior to the meeting which is the required amount of time. Ms. Johnson stated that she wants a library there but is uncomfortable with rezoning the playfield and also has no objection to the variances/modifica- tions to the library. Jim Brennan, 221 8th Avenue S., was concerned about the height variance to exceed by 5' stating that the City set the height restrictions s❑ they should be the ones to abide by it. He also said that by looking at the model here tonight he can see that it will not affect his view. He also firmly believes that the description of lots includes the playfield in the rezone and would like to see it left Open Space. He wanted to commend the Park Department for the fine job they are doing in the maintenance of the playfield. The public portion of the hearing was then closed. Commissioner McGibbon stated there seems to be only one issue regarding this application and it has to do with the retention of Open Space for what is commonly known as the playfield. Mr. Bowman stated that he had talked with Attorney Wayne Tanaka and he indicated that the Commission can recommend to the Council that the rezone be granted and also leave the playfield as Open Space and the Council can also act on that recommendation, leaving that area as Open Space. It was discussed what lots would be left as Open Space and what lots would be zoned RS-6. IT WAS THEN MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ROSS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SMITH, TO APPROVE R-S-BD AND INSTRUCT THE ATTORNEY TO DRAW UP THE PROPOSED FINDINGS OF FACT TO REZONE ALL LOTS TO RS-6 EXCEPT THE PLAYFIELD TO BE LEFT AS OPEN SPACE AND ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE STAFF, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN THE FINDINGS OF FACT SUPPORT- ING APPROVAL SINCE THERE WOULD NOT BE ANOTHER MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER MCGIBBON, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ROSS, TO APPROVE CU-67-80 WITH THE CONDITIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE STAFF INCORPORATED IN THE REASONING BEHIND THIS RECOMMENDATION BECAUSE THE MODIFICATIONS ARE NECESSARY TO ALLOW A DEVELOPMENT THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY AND ARE NOT DETRIMENTAL TO THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD. MOTION CARRIED. With no further business to come before the Commission the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M. Edmonds Planning Commission December 18, 1980 - Page 3 Co I ffl;61w-lllllE ti r !•i 9. Y � pZwnA�1L� �d,s.�D.rn �renrv' VOL US U- 6 0 S N J �o Ln W Q J Z �Q D W Z am0 Lu r o W W u Z ~ W � W Q W W- � fW^ N J J 0 Ck. u0 111,1110.1-11, Schematic Design Phase for Francis E. Anderson cultural and Liesure center ANDERSON CENTER LIBRARY City of Edmonds I I 1 I I Al r111�0� Arai/Jackson Architects & Designers December 14, 1980 The following are general statements to assist in clarification of the schematic design presentation for the Anderson Center Library Development. 1. The design criteria for this project has been developed from.an on- going interaction of concerned citizens, neighbors, governmental bodies and the Library Board. Program Directives: Maintain/preserve open multi -use spaces, views and vistas. No demolition. Minimize parking impact upon site. Anderson Center/Library shall be a unified integrated development as is feasible for: - circulation, auto, pedestrian, handicapped; - appearances; - program use. Plaza lids are desirable. Locate Library at west end of Frances Anderson Center. Library shall have expansion space. Encourage pedestrian access into and through site. Provide an element/character of focus for total complex. Provide an energy efficient -structure. 2. Location: Site for Library is located at the west end of the Anderson Center Complex. There is approximately 50,000 s.f. of area on which to construct. 1100-19th Avenue East Seattle, Washington 98112 (206) 323-8800 Page 2 The boundaries are: Main Street to the north; Durbin Way to the west; Dayton Avenue to the the south. The existing Anderson Center to the east. The site is sloping from east to west toward Puget Sound. There are controlled views and vistas in this direction. On METRO bus route. 3. Physical Characteristics: a. Size t 20,000 s.f. total. Library 17,300 s.f. on one level. Meeting room 2,700 s.f. on Library roof plaza. Parking on Durbin Way ± 56 cars Parking between Bldgs. ± 34 cars Total 9O cars Parking Plaza ± 9,000 s.f. Library Plaza ± 14,800 s.f. Total 23,800 s.f. Adjacent to the 50,000 s.f. existing Frances Anderson Center. b. Siting: Western portion of the Frances Anderson Center slopes approximately 22 feet from the existing center buildings to Durbin Way. The Library and parking are depressed into the site grades for pro- grammatic as well as practical construction reasons. Program directives influencing the building depression are: - Maintain/preserve open multi -use space, views and vistas; - Minimize parking impact upon site; - Locate Library at west end of Frances Anderson Center; - Provide an element/character of focus for total complex; - Plaza lids for maximizing usable -space are desirable; - Library shall have expansion space. Construction Methods and Siting: - Ideal siting for sloped property gives balanced cut and fill with program and budget considerations taken into account. Majority of this structure requires minimal excavation. Page 3 c. Solar Considerations: Building siting and orientation allows for north, south and west exposures. Generally, the Anderson Center Library shall be disposing of excess heat gain a majority of the time. Heat input shall be required when temperatures go below 360 . - 1945 to 1972, on a monthly average this has occured four times, 1947; 1949; 1957; 1969, in January only. Our design incorporates features to relieve summer sun heat build-up and allows winter sun heat capture. The majority of our energy consumption will be providing the required lighting levels and then controlling the heat generated by the lighting system with a heat pump. The heat pump will have an economizer cycle that will use outside air as a cooling assist. d. View: Views and vistas from site and within building have been maximized as is feasible. View and vista impact without the site has been minimized as is feasible and still meet program demands.. e. Height: Maximum height of new building is 30 feet. Meeting room on top of Library proper is the only high element and represents 15% of the total new building area. Height limits for present OS zone and requested RS-6 zone is 25'-0". The existing Anderson Center building is 3 stories, 40 feet high. f. Parking: Two parking areas have been designated. Both allow for handicapped circulation. Location of the two parking areas have been chosen to best serve Anderson Center and Library as a total complex and in a cost effective manner. The parking area on Durbin Way will have two-way circulation with ingress and egress to Main Street and Dayton Avenue. The parking area between the new Library and the existing building will ingress and egress on Dayton Avenue only. Page 4 g. Proposed Building Materials: Library on one level will be slab on grade, cast -in -place concrete frame. Roof decking is proposed to be concrete plank with topping slab. Meeting room will be steel frame. Interior partitions will be metal studs with lath and plaster finish. Window walls will be insulated glass. Exterior walls will be metal studs with 3-coat plaster finish. Interior will have a suspended ceiling system with fluorescent lighting. Carpeting will be the major flooring material with the exception of hard surface materials in high use and high traffic areas. Wood louvers will provide sun control. Plaza finish will be textured pavers. Library will satisfy State and local energy code requirements. 4. Zoning - present zoning is open space. RS-6 is proposed. 5. Cost estimate (see enclosure). 6. Design and construction schedule (see memo dated 12/11/80 from Jim Jessel for schematic outline presentation). Enclosure �• n.:a..n.nr.rm.-:riwrr•wi...... r+�-,...wr� �..w ..,r.w�w.r..�w..=-w,n ... �. �,-�rrrr..�.w.ri:Y�..�.«..:�..�...�....-..�-. ... .... ..tea-x._.�...�,. ..-�.-.-..�-.._.......__.�._.-..... W, 4�:b f+ 00 Ul C11 N O Lrl Ul V m � 0 O y W -� 0 o ,o > Z ,� :., -n po. O > > > r 0 m Z r '—' m Dv vo ' m O 0 CD o N V O O NV- f w m W Ul U 1 00 DO N W O F-' h. F-+ �' �' 00 �' O O F-' F-+ (n W 4t:. W w JP. 00 Ul O CIl O V W 0o 1- ' 00 Ul N Ul N l0 M 00 00 4�b Ul 41 -P U7 1 1 V O O V O O z W = ' -v V1 . Z O o O .� . _ Z r U 1 0o ou cn w Ul w cn w o o N w v' 1� o 3 s7 -n rn r- a cn 0 cn 0 o 0 o 0 O 0 ;a a ;a -n o ;a a N co O O O O O -G a N N ;a O m m r < C7 �—� Z O O N ---I N v m N Ul 00 O A m L O W a a (D 0 December 11, 1980 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Jim Jessel, Director Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: PRESENTATION OF SCHEMATIC DESIGNS FOR ANDERSON CENTER LIBRARY The following is a general outline for the December 16 Anderson Center Library schematic presentation. Cliff Jackson, the project architect from Arai/Jackson Architects and Designers, will present the designs. I. LOCATION The 50,000 square foot site, between the existing tennis courts and Durbin Street. II. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION The design criteria for this project developed from an ongoing inter- action with concerned citizens, neighbors, governmental bodies, and the Library Board. III. PROGRAM DEMANDS A. LIBRARY The 20,000 square foot facility meets the Puget Sound Governmental Conference and the City service area population protection through the year 1990. Expansion capabilities are being designed into the building to meet demands beyond the 1990 projected population figure. B. PLAZA To provide a sense of unity to the Anderson Center complex, and to maximize the open space and public use potential at the site. IV. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS A. SIZE - LIBRARY 17,300 Square Feet in Library Structure 2,700 Square Feet in Plaza Level Multi -Purpose Room 20,000 Square Feet Total Library ANDERSON CENTER LIBRARY December 11, 1980 Paqe two SIZE - PLAZA 9,000 Square Feet Above Parking 14,800 Square Feet Above Library 23,800 Square Feet Total Plaza B. HEIGHT 30 Feet (maximum) at Multi -Purpose Room C. VIEWS Spot vistas from Library; unobstructed views from Multi -Purpose Room and Plaza. D. BUILDING MATERIALS Concrete, cast in place. V. PARKING 36 Stalls under Plaza 54 Stalls on and adjacent to Durbin Street 90 Total Stalls VI. ZONING Present - Open Space Proposed - RS6 VII. COST ESTIMATES $2,398,000 - Base Construction 692,000 - Associated Costs (design fees, testing fees, 10% contingency, etc.) $3,090,000 - Total Project VIII. DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE Com* to Schematic Design: December, 1980 Complete Working Drawings and Specifications: May, 1981 Award Bid: July, 1981 Complete Construction: July, 1982 ANDERSON CENTER LIBRARY December 11, 1980 Paqe three We ask the City Council for approval of the schematic design for the Anderson Center Library Project. These schematic plans will be re- viewed by the Planning Commission on December 18, 1980. JJ/mw December 4, 1980 MEMO T0: John Nordquist Mayor Pro Tem VIA: Charles G. Dibble Mayor's Administrative Assistant FROM: Jim Jessel, Director Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: DECEMBER 6, 1980 DISCUSSION OF AUDITORIUM SIZE AT THE ANDERSON CENTER LIBRARY As requested at the December 2 City Council meeting the following provides background information for the determination of the auditorium size at the new library. It should be noted the word auditorium is misleading in that most uses within this space will be for library and meeting functions and thus will normally only be available for weekend uses. Also, the proposed 2,200 square feet (interior) space is within the project budget. A larger meeting room/auditorium would necessitate a budget reduction in some other space to the tune of approximately $80 per square feet. AUDITORIUM SIZE (Interior APPROXIMATE SEATING CAPACITY 1,500 square feet 100 2,200 square feet 150 4,400 square feet 275 6,000 square feet 400 As previously mentioned, this space will not be in any competition to the Edmonds Community College Performing Arts Auditorium in that it is primarily designed as a meeting room. JJ/ls L,_ Ff` December 2, 1980 MEMO TO: John Nordquist Mayor Pro Tem FROM: Jim Jessel, Director Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR GEOTECHNICAL STUDY FOR ANDERSON CENTER LIBRARY Attached is the geotechnical (soils testing) contract with GeoEngineers, Inc., of Bellevue, for the Anderson Center Library Project. GeoEngineers' proposal was superior, yet less expen- sive than the other proposals received. Arai/Jackson prepared the "request for proposals" and our Public Works Department rated the proposals. This, not to exceed $3,600, fee will come from the Library Fund. I recommend that this contract be executed. JJ/mw Attachment v Mr. Fred Herzberg November 7, 1980 Page Two 8. Evaluation of existing fills which may remain after site grading and recommendations for upgrading or replacing these fills,if and, as appropriate. 9. Provision of recommendations for floor slab and pavement support. Our inspection of the site indicates that the present grades have been es- tablished by minor cutting and filling. The thickness of fills appears to be fairly limited and could generally be explored satisfactorily using test pit explorations. However, because of the extensive pavement across the playground area and in the tennis courts, we have concluded that it is not practical to use backhoe explorations for this site. Therefore, we are recommending a program of shallow test borings to evaluate subsurface soil conditions. We anticipate that the site will be underlain by competent glacially consol- idated soils immediately beneath existing fills. We propose to explore subsurface conditions by drilling two borings immediately adjacent to the existing school building to provide information for the excavation and retaining wall design and construction criteria along the east side of the library site where below -grade construction is planned. These borings will be drilled to a depth of approxi- mately 25 feet each. We will also drill two borings along the westerly side of the site near Durbin Way. These borings will be located in the area where fills are indicated to exist and will extend to a depth of about 15 to 20 feet each. One or two additional borings will be drilled in the central section of the site to a depth of about 15 feet each to provide further information on the continuity of the subsurface conditions across the property. The field investigation will be conducted under the full-time observation of a representative of our staff. We will obtain relatively undisturbed samples of the various strata of soils encountered, classify the soils by visual and textural examination, and maintain a detailed log of each boring. If ground water is en- countered, observations of water levels will be made during the drilling operation, and a piezometer may be installed in a representative boring should this be deemed appropriate. We anticipate that any ground water which exists on the site will likely be the result of seepage along the surface of the glacially compacted soils and not indicative of a true water table. Following completion of the borings they will be backfilled and the surface area cleaned and paving patched so that the area will be left as close as possible to the condition it ,:as in before o;.r o,erations. The samples obtained from the borings will be further examined in our office and, depending on the characteristics of the soils encountered, a limited labora- tory test program may be accomplished to provide information on the strength, moisture content and density characteristics of both the fill and natural soils. Our analyses will use the results of the laboratory and field phases investi- gation together with our knowledge of the area to determine our conclusions and recommendations with respect to the scope outlined above. We will provide verbal reports of our findings as the investigation progresses to both you and the office of Arai/Jackson so that design work may proceed without delay. Our written report will confirm the results of our analyses and all previously transmitted informa- tion and will include the pertinent field and laboratory data. GeoEngineers, Inc. Mr. Fred Herzberg November 7, 1980 Page Three At the present time we are in a position to begin this investigation within one week after receiving authorization to proceed. A verbal report on our find- ings can be made within three to five days after the start of the field phase of the investigation. Our final report will be available approximately one to two weeks thereafter. We propose that our compensation for these services be determined on the basis of the attached Schedule of Charges and General Conditions, both of which are a part of this proposal. We estimate that our total charges, including sub- contracted drilling services, will be in the range of $3,200 to $3,600, depending upon the extent of drilling accomplished and laboratory testing performed. The upper limit of this range will not be exceeded without your prior authorization. If our findings indicate that a change of scope in services is appropriate, we will contact you promptly to discuss the impact of these changes on schedule and budget. We appreciate the opportunity of submitting this proposal and look forward to serving you on this project. If you have any questions concerning the information presented above, please contact us. Authorization to proceed may be indicated by returning one copy of the proposal signed in the space provided below. Yours very truly, Ge sneers, Inc;, //9 ck K. Tuttle, President wd Attachments Three copies submitted cc: Arai/Jackson Architects & Designers 11.00 - 19th Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98112 Attention: Mr. Othello Zanchettin GeoEngineers is authorized to proceed with the services described above. By: signature For: The City of Edmonds Date: GeoFngineers, Inc. November 5, 1980 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Jim Jessel, Director Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: LIBRARY PROGRESS REPORT Per our operating procedure, attached is the monthly summary/progress report of the Library Project for your information. There were two major Project Team meetings in October, where the library program (room relationships, book drop locations, pedestrian and vehicular access, etc.) was discussed. A major part of the program discussion concerned parking requirements and the Planning Depart- ment recommendation (attached) will be reviewed in early 1981 by the Hearing Examiner. The next scheduled Team meeting will be the City Council Schematic Design Presentation on December 16. JJ/mw Attachments CITY OF EDMONDS 700 MAIN ST. - EDMONDS, WASHINGTON 98020 - (206) 775.2525 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT November 5, 1980 MEMO TO: Cliff Jackson Arai/Jackson Architects FROM: Jim Jessel, Director Parks and Recreation Department HARVE H. HARRISON MAYOR SUBJECT: LIBRARY - MAIN STREET PEDESTRIAN ACCESS I understand that the Durbin Street parking "tunnel" has raised many questions. As an option to the tunnel, please prepare a design study for an exterior ramp from the proposed Durbin Street parking lot to a direct library access off Main Street. I would like to give the Project Team at least two weeks to review this option in anticipation to our December 16, City Council presentation. JJ/mw Arai: Jackson Architects & Designers November 5, 1980 Mr. Jim Jessel Director Parks and Recreation Department 700 Main Street Edmonds, Washington 98020 Project: Edmonds/Sno-Isle Regional Library Subject: Clarification of the four major items which must be addressed by Design Task Force Members Dear Jim, We feel clarification to the minutes of the Program Refinement and Plan Review of October 27, 1980, is required. The minutes did not clearly state the four major items which must be addressed by the Design Task Force Mem- bers. The following lists the four major items and explains the direction which is being pursued at this time. 1. Additional parking; additional parking will be provided by expanding parking on Durbin Way with a circulation link connecting the parking with the library. 2. The development of an on -grade access to the library on Main Street. This item will be studied and incorporated into the project during the Schematic Phase. 3. The development of two book-drop/patron drop areas, one on Dayton Street and one on Main Street. This item will be studied and incorporated in the project during the Schematic Phase. 4. Library internal functional relationship as related to reading and reference areas. The library staff has furnished the architect with a drawing showing the desired relationship of reading and reference areas. This relationship will be incorporated into the project during the Schematic Phase. 1100-19th Avenue East Seattle, Washington 98112 (206) 323-8800 Jim Jessel November 5, 1980 Page 2 It should be understood that if aiy members of the Design Task Force have any comments concerning these itei,s, they should be made known now, so that the comments can be incorporated ,nto the solution for the project during the Schematic Phase. Sincerely, Otello Zanchettin cc: Jeanette Jameson Vickie Williams Richard M. Kirschner Kathy Turner Donald Schroeder Virginia Ziels Anne Wermus Bill Kasper (copies sent thru Jim Jessel) October 31, 1980 Mr. Jim Jessel', Director Edmonds Parks & Recreation Department 700 Main Street Edmonds, Washington 98020 Subject: Edmonds/Sno-Isle Regional Library and Anderson Center Program Refinement and Plan Review October 27, 1980 Present: Jeanette Jameson Vickie Williams Richard M. Kirschner Kathy Turner Donald Schroeder Virginia Ziels Anne Wermus Jim Jessel Bill Kasper Otello Zanchettin Cliff Jackson Copies: All of the Above (through Jim Jessel) 1. Architect defined scope and purpose of the Program Refinement and Plan Review Meeting. A. Previous Program Review Meeting of October 7, 1980, resulted in numerous comments from those attending. B. The previous comments given were incorporated and combined with the various plan solutions arriving at a single plan answer. C. Program Refinement Plan was presented for review and comment. D. The drawings presented were pre -schematic and represented only broad relationships and concepts. These relationships and con- cepts will change during the schematic phase as the elements of the project are analyzed and defined to a greater extent. 2. Architect presented Program Refinement Plan on a step-by-step assess- ment. A. Pedestrian and traffic site circulation. B. Existing building and new construction interaction. C. Public plazas and entry courts. D. Existing building and library; parking relationships. E. Public utilities, circulation and security. F. Building massing and sitting in relation to access, use and existing vista corridors. G. Internal building functional relationships. 1. Public to stacks, audio visual, magazine storage, auditorium, etc. 2. Staff to public. 3. Staff to library service. 4. Staff to stacks, audio visual, magazine storage, auditorium, etc. 3.- Results of each step presented: A. Pedestrian and traffic site circulation. 1. There was general agreement for maximizing separation of pedestrian and auto traffic. Main Street is pedestrian access and Dayton is auto access. 2. On -site parking should not be encumbered with an associated book drop or pedestrian drop. Book and pedestrian drop should be sep- arate from and nothinder traffic flow in parking facility. 3. It was considered desirable to develop an entry to library at grade level on Main Street in addition to the entry at the main plaza. 4. Members attending felt it would be desirable to develop a patron drop-off/book-drop area on both Main Street and Dayton Avenue. B. Existing building and new construction. 1. The consensus was favorable concerning omitting the existing roof top entry plaza to the Frances Anderson Cultural Center and re- taining the main entry to the center on Main Street. C. Public plaza and entry courts. 1. The members attending liked the feeling of the main entry plaza and its relationship to the library, auditorium and existing building. The location of auditorium on the main entry plaza level above the library was met with favorable reaction. D. Existing building and library parking relationship. 1. The location of parking between the library and existing building was acceptable to members, some concern was expressed about joint use of the parking by both the cultural center and the library because of the limited number of parking available. 2. Parking on Durbin Way was considered too remote from the library entry at the main entry plaza. Members felt it would be desir- able to develop a covered passage from parking on Durbin Way to the library entry, possibly by means of a tunnel connecting the parking with the elevator entry lobby at the library. 3. The total number of parking spaces, 52 cars, was questioned. It was decided the parking would be reviewed with the Edmonds Planning Department. E. Internal building functional relationship 1. The general layout of functional relationships as presented was acceptable. Exception was taken for the relationship of the reading areas and the location of the reference area. It was felt that the reference area was too close to the entry of the library. 2. Some members expressed the opinion that they felt the audio visual room did not need to be totally enclosed by partitions, that it would be more flexible if the audio visual room was open space adjacent to the main desk area. 3. Members expressed the opinion that audio visual room location next to the conference room was good relationship since it pro- vided the possibility of using the audio visual room as projec- tion room area for the conference room. 4. Summary A. Covered entry to library from Durbin Way parking. 1. The parking requirements were reviewed with the City of Edmonds Planning Department and it was determined that, according to the Code, no additional parking stalls would be required for the ex- isting building if it is not to be enlarged or the use is not to be changed. The number of stalls required for the library would be 80, based on a ratio of one space for 250 square feet and a proposed library size of 20,000 square feet. 2. In order to meet the above requirements, the office of Arai/ Jackson prepared two parking schemes with cost comparisons. One scheme with the parking under the library and another scheme with expanded parking on Durbin Way with a connecting tunnel from Durbin Way to the elevator lobby at the library. These schemes were given to the Owner for review and determination which scheme shall be used. B. Development of additional entry to library at grade on Main Street: 1. This will be studied and incorporated in the project during -the schematic phase. C. Development of the book-drop/patron drop-off areas, one on Main Street and one on Dayton Street: 1. This will be studied and incorporated in the project during the schematic phase. 2. The possible use of a turn -in drive book-drop/patron drop-off on Main Street will be studied and reviewed with the City of Edmonds Planning and Traffic Departments. D. Library internal functional relationship. 1. The architects were provided a drawing by library staff members showing the desired relationships of the reading and reference areas. These relationships will be incorporated into the sche- matic library plans. 2. The relationship and the layout of the audio visual room shall be studied and analyzed by the architects with further functional input by library staff members. E. Public utilities, circulation and security. 1. Members felt the visual control of the restroom area was limited, this problem can be eliminated by adding more glass at the wall separating the restrooms and the main desk area. 2. The size of the toilet rooms and the number of toilet room fix- tures were questioned. The final size and number of toilet room fixtures shall be determined by interpretation of the code require- ments by the City of Edmonds Building Department. 3. The question of whether the parking area between the library and cultural center should be secured during late night hours was raised. It was decided that it would be difficult to achieve and would even hamper police surveillance, not allowing the police cars to drive through the parking area. F. Building massing and siting in relation to access, use and existing vista corridors. 1. The general massing and siting of the library building was met with approval by the members attending. Some reservation was expressed concerning the elevation of the library floor. It was felt the library floor elevation was not high enough to maximize the view to the west of the site. It was stated by the archi- tects that it was felt the elevation would be adequate. It was also pointed out that it would be costly to further elevate the library floor because of additional fill material under the library would be required and that the increased height of the library would begin to adversely affect the view from the cultural center. November 3, 1980 MEMO TO: Jim Jessel, Director Parks and Recreation FROM: Mary Lou Block Manager Planning Division SUBJECT: CORRECTION TO MEMO FROM JIM JESSEL AND LETTER FROM CLIFF JACKSON DATED OCTOBER 29, 1980 Apparently there was a misinterpretation of the parking requirements which were the subject of our communication of October 28, 1980. In our letter of that date it was stated that there would be no additional parking stalls required to serve the existing building. It was also indicated that 80 stalls would be required to serve a 20,000 square foot library. Therefore, there would be a requirement of 80 new stalls, as well as some consideration for the parking serving the existing building. I trust that you will amend your specifications to reflect this correction. MLB/mt CITY OF EDMON S 700 MAIN ST • EDMONDS, WASHINGTON 98020 • (206) 775.2525 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT October 13, 1980 MEMO TO: Library Team Members FROM: Jim Jessel Parks and Recreation Dept. SUBJECT: PROGRAM COMMENTS HARVE H HARRISON MAYOR On October 10, I reviewed the staff comments on Arai/ Jackson's program documents. These comments displayed an extremely perceptive view of our future library and its parking and siting needs. The Library Board's comments were especially thorough. The Team's effort will enable Arai/Jackson to present a very refined program document at the October 27 Team/Library Board Meeting. JJ/mw 11 i Arai Jackson Architects & Designers (206) 323-8800 1100-19th Avenue East Seattle, Washington 98112 Date: 10/7/80 Job No: 112-80 Project: Edmonds/Sno-Isle Regional Library Subject: Design Task Force Program Review Minutes Attending: Ann Wermus Virginia Ziels Kathy Turner Jim Jessel Mae Schoenrock Jeanette Jameson Vickie Williams Nancy Dilworth Steve Simpson Jim Adams John LaTourelle Copies Sent To: All of the Above (through Jim Jessel) 1. Copies of the Program for the Edmonds/Sno-Isle Regional Library were given to the Design Task Force members for their review and comment. 2. A summary of six design concept -schemes was presented by the architects. Advantages and disadvantages of each scheme and the reasons for narrowing the choice down to three design schemes, B, C & D, was given by the architect. 3. Comments by the Design Task -Force members on the three design schemes, B, C & D, requested by the architects; the following is a summary of comments and reactions to the three schemes. Design Task Force Program Review Minutes 10/7/80 Page 2 SCHEME C A. Some reservation was given concerning the use of level changes within the library. The feeling was this would cause opera- tional and flexibility problems. B. Advantages and disadvantages were given concerning using existing restrooms in the existing cultural/recreation center for the new library facility. The fors and against split about equal, some felt this would be a control problem and would adversely affect operations of daycare center, while others liked the idea of the restrooms being remote and not a library maintenance problem. In addition, construction savings would be possible by not providing restrooms in the library facilities. A definite yes or no will be given at a later date. C. The Task Force members liked the idea of parking under the building, because it was completely covered and reduced the walking required for entry into the library. - D. Reservations were expressed for public use of elevators in relation to vandalism. Maximum observation capabilities are a necessary requirement for both elevator and public restrooms. SCHEME B A. Negative reactions were expressed about the parking location on Scheme B. Members did not like the location because the majority of the parking was remote and only a small portion was covered. B. Reservations were expressed concerning the proposed demoli- tion of the northwest portion of the existing daycare wing. Members felt the cost of demolition and the loss of existing space would outweigh the desirability of the visual and uni- fying design effect. C. Reservations were expressed concerning the use of reflective pools as design elements because of previous experience with pool vandalism. SCHEME D. A. Negative reactions were expressed concerning the location of the bookdrop at the rear of the parking garage. Members con- Design Task Force Program Review Minutes 10/7/80 Page 2 sidered the area isolated and open to possible vandalism. Also, a potential parking garage traffic flow conflict would exist because of standing vehicles at the bookdrop location. B. The reaction concerning the location of the auditorium on the roof plaza level above the library was mixed, some members felt the location would cause adverse control problems, while others felt the location would not be unreasonable, objection- able. C. Members did not like the location of the magazine area near the entry. Preferably the magazine area would be remote in order to minimize control and theft problems. 4. Because of the varying reactions and comments on the three design schemes, it was decided that each member will take a copy of the program and review the information and design schemes presented in the Program, and compile a list of comments on the Program data and design concept schemes. Copies of comments will be given to Jim Jessel on Friday, October 10, 1980. Jim Jessel will forward comments to architects for review and determination of design parameters. 5. A meeting of the Design Task Force will be scheduled to review comments made by members and approve design parameters as deter- mined by architects. November 6, 1980 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Mary Lou Block Manager Planning Division SUBJECT: PROPOSED PROCEDURE FOR ADMINISTRATION OF SIGN CODE UPON RECEIPT OF COMPLAINT Since there are several different types of signs, it seems appropriate to establish a course of action to follow for violations in each of the categories. The sign categories and suggested procedures are: General signs, which do not meet the Code requirements for one reason or another.(over size, improper location, etc.) Step 1. Send letter (Standard form) advising the owner t at there is a problem with the sign and advising them to remove the sign or, if applicable, to apply to the ADB for approval of the sign, within ten days. An ADB application would be included with the letter. Step 2. Telephone the owner, if no action has been taken, to inquire as to their intent. Step 3. Turn the matter over to City Attorney, if there has been no action after the initial letter and the follow-up phone call. Prohibited signs,including sandwich board signs. Step 1. Telephone or visit owner and advise them of problem. If it's a portable sign, owner should be able to remove it within 24 hours. Step 2. Follow-up letter (standard form) reiterating problem and enclosing code section. Step 3. Turn the matter over to City Attorney to send 'Letter and then to low up_ with their standard procedure. Campaign signs, or other temporary signs which do not meet the code or are left up beyond the specified time. Step 1. Telephone or visit owner and advise them of problem (if possible to obtain phone number or location). Request that sign or signs be removed within 24 hours. jn -Fo. o� C0wnu 1 Memo to Harve H. Harrison Paee 2 - November 6, 1980 Step 2. Send letter (standard form) if sign is not removed as a result of phone call. Step 3. Turn the matter over to City Attorney for further action as necessary. If, upon receiving a complaint, we followed these procedures consistently, using standard form letters, the administration of the sign code would be less troublesome for everyone concerned. We are hoping to avoid some future problems by distributing a revised letter to business license applicants, at'the time they apply, advising them of general sign code requirements. MLB/mt September 18, 1980 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor VIA: Charles G. Dibble Mayor's Administrative Assistant FROM: Jim Jessel, Director Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: PROGRESS REPORT - LIBRARY Per our operating procedure, attached is the monthly summary/ progress report for the Library Project. Most of this month's work involved tours and critiques of other, similar -sized libraries. Also attached is an updated schedule which compares our accelerated project design and construction schedule with that of a normal project. At the September 16th Council Meeting, it was suggested that Bill Kasper and/or Ray Gould attend the regular project team meetings. I think their attendance will be very important in providing a sounding board for this extremely dynamic and visible project. Our next team meeting (review of preliminary schematics) is scheduled for October 7, at 10:00 a.m., at the Frances Anderson Center. J JJ/mw Attachments DATE : 9/10/80 PROJECT: EDMONDS/SNO-ISLE LIBRARY Si1BJECT: PROGRAMING MEETING PRESENT: LIBRARY BOARD; KATHY TURNER (L.B.) ANNE WERMUS MAE SCHOENROCK VIRGINIA ZIELS JIM JESSEL FRED HERZBERG JOHN LATORELL RECej QED SEP 17, 0 RfCREAT10H 1. Copies of minutes to be sent to: Mae Schoenrock Ann Wermus Fred Herzberg John Latorell Through Jim Jessell. 2. Roof top plaza sound transmission. Architect relates, Generally, consider- ations for roof top plaza sound assessments. A. An acoustical engineer shall be employed to assist in the sound barrier design. B. Sound source potential: - roof top plaza - street traffic - interior user generated. C. It is practically impossible to eliminate all exterior sound intrusion, roof top or traffic. A balance of an economically feasible solution and an acceptable noise level must be arrived at, i.e., removing all potential heavy impact noise transmission from the roof top plaza is improbable, however, damping ordinary foot traffic is possible. We will be able to control street traffic noise. However, buses, trucks, etc., will in all probability be more of a disturbing noise generator than roof top traffic. 3. Architect suggests discussion of library tour analysis to assist us in program determination. 4. Redmond Librar analysis and discussion. Library Board �(L.B.) feels large interior structural cols take up to much room, cut down visual control, and contribute to wasted circulation space and reduces flexibility. i 5. More storage space required for reserve return books 8' 3 shelves provided. 6. Access around entry desk constricted. This is main traffic flow around main entry desk, also main traffic flow from reference and stacks to work room. An unworkable bottleneck has thus been created. 7. Visual control, sight lines are nortdesirable at Redmond, but are excellent at Kent. Kent has small internal structural supports and all higher shelving is at perimeter of reading area. 8. The L.B. felt the Redmond Library was somewhat depressing to be in - could have been lower ceiling heights. The bottom of beams were at about 8' lighting system not very effective, apparently low light levels. Light level could however be attributed to many lamps being burned out. Relamp- ing is very difficult, taking a special lift for fixture access. 9. L.B. felt Kent Library was in general a far superior facility to the three other buildings. There was better overall function, feeling, staff control, and an overall cleanliness and organization. 10. The exposed aggregate at the Bellevue entry was an acceptable solution to that particular high traffic area. 11. From L.B.: A. Good sight lines and visual control more desirable than quiet, separate reading areas. B. Function more important than clutter, i.e., Ballard Library relation of work room to main desk is wide open giving good traffic circulation and visual control. However, all clutter of work room is visible to public. C. Carpet is a highly desirable floor finish. D. A flexible power grid is desirable. E. Work room finish can be spartan, however, carpet on floor is desirable. F. Private visual control of stacks and main desk from Librarian office is desirable. G. Library Board/Architectural Assessment (see associated architectural plans) Function Redmond Kent Bellevue Ballard 1. Foyer Much to Excessive O.K. O.K. Large + 15'x4O' 12'xl5' 10'xl5' 27'x50' - 2. Main Desk O.K. Excessive O.K. Excessive Circulation 15'xl6O' 20'x8O' 3. Stacks: -Ease of Fair Excellent Poor Fair Orientation Function Redmond Kent Bellevue Ballard 3. Stacks: -Association Good Good Fair Good to Reference -Visual Poor Excellent Fair Excellent Maintenance -Service- Poor Good Fair Fair ability -Reference Public Accessibility Good Excellent Good Good Service- Fair Good Fair Good ability 4. Carols Fair Excellent Poor Poor Bad Location 5. Public Good Fair Excellent Fair Lounge Limited Limited 6. Childrens' Excessive Good Good Fair , Area Size 20'x2O' 20'x3O' 15'x-- 50'x6O' Ease of Poor Excellent Fair Fair Orientation Association Poor Good Good Fair to Reference Visual Poor Excellent Good Good Maintenance Public Fair Excellent Excellent Good Access 7. Book Return: Manual Yes Yes Yes Yes Check -in Ease of Good Good Good Good Orientation Association Poor Good Good Excellent to Work Room Function Redmond Kent Bellevue Ballard 7. Book Return: Work Area Fair Fair Good Excellent Holding Poor Good Good Excellent Storage 8. Work Room: Association Good Good Good Good to Main Desk Adjacent Adjacent Adjacent Adjacent Association Poor Fair Fair Fair to Stacks Constricted Cross Cross Cross Circulation Circulation Circulation Circulation Repairs Fair Good Good Fair Space Periodicals Fair Good Excellent Fair Storage Inadequate Inadquate Space Space Receiving Fair Excellent Fair Poor Space Supplies Good Good Good Good Storage 9. Staff Lounge: Size Poor Good Fair Good 12'xl6' 20'x20' 15'xl5' 18'x20' Lockers Good Good Poor Good Boxes only Equipmept Fair Good Good Good Kitchen Restricted 8' Counter Counter 6' long Small Ref. Atmosphere Poor Good Good Good Lighting Poor Good Good Good H. L.B. request book drop separate from Library. Possibly a drive -through drop. I. Computer "Circ System". Wand reading codes shall be used. 3 Cathode Ray Tubes, "CRT's" (terminals) shall be used. These terminals shall be at main entry desk. Planned Space needs, present and future, for return books 1,600 to 2,200 per day and book drop 700 books per night. To accommodate above book sorting, need 5 book trucks, 3' long, 3 shelves high, and say 22" wide. Carts for: 1. Adult fiction 2. Adult nonfiction 3. Juvenile fiction 4. Juvenile nonfiction 5. Paperbacks Ideal for incoming books to be handled once. Wand in,then to cart, then to stacks. 16-18 microfishe to be provided. Set in groups of 4. J. Magazine storage. Now have 122± subscriptions. Plan on 150 in the future. Storage isles can be more narrow than standard. say 30" No rolling storage stacks desired. 90" high storage shelves are available. L.B. request bell at main entry desk to call page for magazine storage service. K. A.V. room service from main entry desk. Desirable to provide 2 turntables with adjacent wet carols/headphones. No 16mm film in this library. 8mm film will be checked out of A.V. room. 12. Alternates and Budget Discussed: A. Cabinet work shall be part of the basic contract. Some cabinet work shall be on alternate pending program development. Proposed new shelving has not been defined to date. Projections are for a 30,000 shelving budget. B. Architect discussed alternate procedures in relation to bidding and meeting budgets. Owner shall review and approve alternates. All present apparently understand alternate procedure. 13. Transmittals: Arai/Jackson transmitted revised and signed contract and schedule to Jim Jessel. L.B. transmitted to Arai/Jackson, existing library equipment list and a filled in program requirement analysis for the proposed library. 14. Jim reviewed time schedule. He requested a time line impact of previous work performed upon submitted time schedule. Arai/Jackson will provide. Project MaArai ;Jackson Architects & Dosigners (206) 323.8800 11o0.19th Aveve East Seattle. Washington 98112 2%4, IS, Gov S. 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Idiom Mown 11 mmm n ■ ■ r � r I I ��J SALE DATE: August 6,1980 SALE TEA& 11:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time MOODY'S RATING: Applied For $394009000 CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,1980 DATED: September 1,1980 NEW ISSUE DUE: September 1, as shown below Description of Bonds — Principal and semi-annual interest (March 1 and September 1, first coupon due Septem- ber 1, 1981) payable at the office of the City Treasurer in Edmonds, Washington, or, at the option of the holder, at either of the fiscal agencies of the State of Washington in the cities of Seattle, Washington or New York, New York. Bearer coupon bonds only, in denomination of $5,000. Due Coupon Yield Due Coupon Yield Amount September Rate or Price Amount September Rate or Price $ 85,000 1982 $175,000 1992 90,000 1983 190,000 1993 95,000 1984 205,000 1994 105,000 1985 225,000 1995 110,000 1986 240,000 1996 120,000 1987 260,000 1997 130,000 1988 280,000 1998 140,000 1989 305,000 1999 150,000 1990 330,000 2000 165,000 1991 Redemption Provision — The City has reserved the right to redeem any or all of the bonds of this issue out- standing in whole, or in part in inverse numerical order, on September 1, 1990, or any interest payment date there- after at par plus accrued interest to the date of redemption. Legal Opinion — The approving legal opinion of Roberts, Shefelman, Lawrence, Gay & Moch, Bond Counsel of Seattle, Washington, and executed bonds with the legal opinion printed on the bonds will be furnished by the purchaser at the expense of the City. A nonlitigation certificate in the usual form will be included in the closing documents. July 23,1980 r now seattle-northwest securities corporation June 30, 1980 Edmonds City Council City Hall Edmonds, WA 98020 Gentlemen: Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. Engineers o Surveyors • Planners REGsrwEI~ J U N 3 0 1980 Edmonds City Clerk We were contacted Thursday by the firms of Kinderfather, Chaffos, Dunn, PS, and Warren LaFon, Architects, concerning their idea of bringing together all of the principal local consulting firms in the community to undertake the design of the new City library. We wholeheartedly and enthusiastically support this concept. Having worked with both of these firms in the past, we believe that this arrange- ment will provide the City with a substantial amount of architectural capa- bility and expertise and, perhaps, most important, a high degree of local interest and insight into the needs and desires of the community. It is somewhat unusual for local consulting firms to join together to undertake a project such as this and believe it reflects the substantial interest these firms have in serving this community, and provides a unique opportunity to the City. We would hope that the City allows them the opportunity to present their qualifications and approach in undertaking this important community project. Very truly yours, REID, MIDDLETON & AaSO SATES, INC. Jerrold K. Han ICP Dire or, Planning 8 dministration ad 121 5th Avenue North, Suite 200, Edmonds, Washington 98020 (206) 775-3434 RECEIVED JUN 2 7 1980 Edmonds MY Clerk June 27, 1980 City of Edmonds City Council 250 Fifth Avenue North Edmonds, Washington 98020 RE: PROPOSED NEW LIBRARY FACILITY Gentlemen: It is our understanding that the City of Edmonds has had a Feasibility Study completed for the construction of a new Library Facility. We further understand that the Architect who made the study, Arai/ Jackson, has completed his con- tract, and we therefore feel that the project is available. The offices of Warren LaFon and Kinderfather Chaffos Dunn have agreed to joint venture this project. We would hire local consultants, whose interests, like ours, are for the continued development of Edmonds. We would appreciate being considered for the project. Please keep us up -dated as to the selection process. V y ruly yours, KINDERFATHER CHAFF NN PS, WARREN LaFON KCD,WL:cg s; r.- ;..1.5'`�Z'rC1iY�Ae—•ti'J>.i. `yl!i- .-}_t 'i� 1�.'•`-.. ry.�+.^ ,. � ��;.: '.,i�. �••;.aill - - _ .� a••+••. 4 .'off y .{ - rt•.� �� ;try: •ys�r�•r j•F •`� - :i-rf11: E."'.,rr_ .Yr^i.P-�- •.iv�'��-i'}�f; �'a_.'• RECEIVED JUN 19 1980 Edmonds City Clerk June 17, 1980 Edmonds City Council Edmonds'Civic Center Edmonds, WA 98020 Gentlemen: Your final approval of Ordinance 42150 on June 16, 1980 is most gratifying. The Councils care and consideration of the library needs d' the citizens of Edmonds reflects the caliber of your judgment in providing funding to relieve today's dire need and also to aid in tomorrow's fundamental right to pursue the freedom to learn. It is a tribute to all the citizens 0-the City that the Council is willing to make possible a greatly enlarged T,ibrary facility. Our thanks for a notable culmination to a lengthy project. Yours very truly. Edmonds Library Board cf Trustees Vir nia Ziel 3ecretar �� y May 28, 1980 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Jim Jessel, Director Parks and Recreation Dept. SUBJECT" FRANCES ANDERSON CENTER LIBRARY Attached is the anticipated development schedule for the Frances Anderson Center Library. JJ/mw Attachment 4-P Ln N O OD O O M O I+ F+ m G rL - 7 o m m w rt • M a n w m0°* ti N h+ rr m G m Pi �m a e r n m 7c' I C m DO n - m 9 w m r rt m �o w •a o0 n rt o a. • m m o r� n Qp rt a z 0 0 °e n a G N g rr m n a G c rt n m N rt n µ O a 4 w m a •U m n N •1 m rt C HI o w w a a m N m m m • M � w H. a. w n a a b n w 4 G m r m oo H r 4 I. I.- 0 0 a n N rt rt 0 0 a d m n 4 w a m m a r OD M OD • N •Ga M m •O N 0 O p a o0 March 6, 1980 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison, Mayor City Council members FROM: John LaTourelle SUBJECT: LIBRARY EXPANSION The City Council asked the staff to look at the possibility of expanding the Library at the present location. The problem was discussed at some length in staff meeting and several things were immediately apparent: 1. A library of the size that has been proposed in the past (20,000 square feet) could not be built at the Civic Center site without demolishing the annex buildings and going to two floors. The present library building is 7,056 square feet with eleven parking spaces in the lot on the east side of the Community Development annex. Tripling the floor space and providing the increased parking space would require the entire southern half of the Civic Center block. 2. A much smaller addition, say 5,000 square feet plus parking, could be accomodated by adding on to the east and west ends of the present building. 3. There are a number of other options that might provide a good solution to the long range development of the Library and Civic Center complex. Some of these might be: a. Expand the Library to the south, east, and west; demolish the Finance and Community Development annexes and relocate the Finance building and Planning Department elsewhere. b. Expand the Library to the east and north, connecting to the present east end of City Hall. Relocate the Police and Fire Departments elsewhere. C. Relocate city offices to the Anderson Center site and convert the entire Civic Center to library use. d. Relocate the Library to another site and consolidate Planning, Building and Public Works in the present library. These and other options should be explored in some detail so that the City can make a well reasoned decision for the long range develop- ment of the Civic Center. Library-Exppansion March 6, 80 Page 2 To accomplish this, we recommend that the City undertake a study of the Civic Center complex as a whole and all the alternatives. After preparing a detailed scope of work and reviewing the proposal responses from potential contractors,we will be able to determine the cost of such a study and time required to complete it. JLT/cn MEMO TO: City Department Heads May 9, 1979 FROM: Kathy Turner Edmonds Librarian RE: ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER AT LIBRARY What is a Community Resource Center? Simply a place in the library that brings together information about the community. Of special interest is information on current issues of concern to citizens as individuals and as groups. Somewhere I read a rather lofty statement of purpose for a CRC: "to bring together the strengths of libraries and agencies to meet their community's needs for informa- tion; to develop sound action plans for cooperative efforts that employ available resources; to meet expanding client needs with cooperative projects that tap available funding sources; to develop realistic solutions to shared or unique problems; and to improve the performance of information and referral activities." Things to include: zoning map of community, covered with acetate so that it can be temporarily marked to indicate proposed developments, downzones, meeting places, or other areas of current concern to citizens. copies of census tracts archboards posting notices of City's public hearings concerning land use issues, building variance applications, City Council hearings, Planning Commission actions, etc. periodicals on grantsmanship, foundations, community -oriented journals; anything the City might take that's appropriate (keep most current issue in Dept., pass rest on to library) policies, regulations, current issues, funding sources, maps Sound Views? community -related speeches and handouts; farm produce maps peop36 file, skills, organizations directories Organized under these possible headings: Local Government/Edmonds--City Council minutes, etc. Land Use/Zoning--citizens' quide to zoning regulation. and „r am,..,.,. _.,, .r �,..., ', I rn- procedures TrArisportation/Traffic--bits and train schedules; materials on parking, innovative methods of transportation Housing --tenants' rights, housing rehabilitation, alternative housing People --individuals who can aid Conservation/Environment--energy, energy research and alternatives, air/water quality, noise pollution, preservation of open spaces Crime Prevention Business/Economic Development Funding Information - Foundations Recreation --bike path maps, etc. Schools Legislation4-local, state, and national pertaining to neighborhoods and communities Social Services --miscellaneous information on social service agencies, including contact persons srtirg R� a� State of Washington a �'= Department of Revenue x EXCISE TAX DIVISION �} Audit Procedures & Review Syr reap gay Olympia, Washington 98504 Contractor: Reg. No......600...24.4.....7..9......:._ Certificate of Payment of State Excise Taxes by Public Works Contractor PIONEER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY PWC No. P.O. BOX 70110 SEATTLE, WA 98107 ' 19A ���. Gr Public �^Jor„s We hereby certify that taxes, increases and penalties due or to become due from the above named contractor under Chapter 180, Laws of 1935, as amended, with respect to the following public works contract: .......... Cj=... OF....EDM=a.......... :....::........... _.... .......... ............. Andrew Carnegie Library (Museum) renovation together with all other taxes, increases and penalties due from such contractor, have been paid in full or that they are, in the Department's opinion, readily collectible without recourse to the state's lien on the retained percentage. This certificate is issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 60.28 Revised Code of Washington for the sole purpose of informing the state, county or municipal officer charged with the duty of disbursing or authorizing the payment of public funds to said contractor that the Department of Revenue hereby releases the state's lien on the retained percentage provided by this Chapter for ex- cise taxes due from said contractor. This certificate does not release said contractor from liability for additional tax which may be later determined to be due with respect to the above mentioned contract or other activities. Date at Olympia, Washington, June 4, 1979 STATE OF WASHINGTON A�R'pTMENT OF REVENUE Richard Cason, Auditor. _..__...._..........._.............. _. ..._.._ ,... Certifying Officer ROUTING: White Copies —Disbursing Officer, Canary Copy —Contractor, Pink Copy —File, Goldenrod Copy —Special File. � 3 FORM REV 31 0028 (9-76) a. F . March 27, 1979 MEMO TO: Harve H. Harrison Mayor FROM: Leif R. Larson Director of Public Works SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF REHABILITATION AND PRESERVATION OF EDMONDS CARNEGIE LIBRARY AND ESTABLISH 30-DAY LIEN PERIOD The City Council at their meeting of October 24, 1978, authorized the execution and acceptance of the Bid and Contract Documents for the rehabilitation and preservation of the Edmonds Carnegie Library. The restoration has been satisfactorily completed and inspected. We, therefore, request that Council accept the work as complete, and establish the 30-day retainage period. j ak RECEIVED N O V 8 1878 Executive Offices November 8, 1978 Dear Harve, The members of the Library Board are aware that you will begin work on bond issue priorities November 14th. After meeting with experts to consider various alternatives for funding a new library building, we came to the conclusion that the most realistic solution would be to pass a bond issue for the complete project. Therefore, at a special meeting November 6th, we moved and seconded that, "We, the Library Board of the City of Edmonds, propose to the City Council that a separate proposition be provided within the general bond issue to cover the total cost of a finished library building as proposed in the Bailey Plan." The existing library building is nearly 20 years old, and was built to serve Edmonds when it had a population of 8,000. Today, with a population of 27,600, Edmonds is the largest town served by Sno-Isle Regional Library. Edmonds Library ranks sixth in size on a square -foot basis, but it has ranked second in circulation since Lynnwood Library was opened in 1971. Currently, the City of Lynnwood is planning a bond issue that will expand its library to 20,000 square feet. We are concerned that we are less able to meet the needs of Edmonds citizens each year as the population increases. In particular, we need to provide a better business, professional, and trades reference section; a larger selection of special materials such as large print books for the visually handicapped and foreign langu- age books; quiet areas for study and browsing; more meeting room space; more display and stack space for periodical subscriptions, fiction, and non-fiction; more room for municipal documents and codes; and more non -book items storage. We share with the City the problem of overcrowded space for the behind -the -scenes work that must be done to keep the Library running smoothly. And perhaps our most extreme need is for patron parking, since the Library currently struggles by with 11 spaces and some street parking. For these reasons we are seeking your support of our above proposal to build a new and larger library building. Members of the Library Board will be present at your November 14th meeting to answer any questions you might have. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely yours, (Mrs.) Sh rliY a Betham Library Board Chairperson SB:kt lj�