April 18, 2007 Minutes

Library Building Committee
City of Fargo
Minutes of April 18, 2007

Members present: Linda Coates, Mike Williams, Pat Zavoral, Herb Snyder, Beth Postema, Betty Kerns 

Members absent: Helen Levitt

Library Board Members present: Prakash Mathew, Suzanne Morrison, Richard Zeck, Herb Snyder

Others Present: Richard Moorhead of Image Group; Jack Poling and Jeff Mandyck of MS&R; City of Fargo staff; public and media
 
I. Minutes
Betty Kerns moved to approve the minutes of March 7, 2007, as presented.  Herb Snyder seconded the motion; the motion carried.

II. Revised Design for new Main Library
The conceptual standpoint of the process remains in the design.  The building functions identically to the previous plan and all designed needs are still present.  Budget numbers continue to be refined within the range of $9.3 million.

The design has a structure without the complexities of tying the old structural pieces to new.  The spread footings eliminate the need for caissons.  The glass curtain wall was replaced with a store front system.  The second floor is no larger than the first floor.  All these features lead to a simpler design.

The building site is closer to Third Street to provide a larger turn around book drop area on the west.  Canopies still exist but the door is closer to the street. 

The exterior consists of a steel metal panel with alloy finish, tinted glass, and gray or lighter brick.  The brick color will not affect energy conservation.  A poll will be taken among committee members to determine color based on aesthetics, price, and locality of the brick source. 

Overall the design is 52,400 square feet.  Demolition is not included in the $9.3 million estimate.  The mechanical design may be $50,000-100,000 less than previously estimated.  This along with $700,000 design contingency should make up for the demolition costs, which is still being estimated.  The construction will be approximately $177/square foot.

Betty Kerns moved to approve the design as presented and move forward for bids with an add alternate for a green roof.  Herb Snyder seconded the motion; the motion carried.

The architects will check with the structural engineer regarding the green roof alternate and continue to look for deduct alternates to lower the budget.

III. Next Meeting
The next meeting will be as needed.  The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Monique Andresen