HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-05-27; Library Board of Trustees; MinutesMINUTES OP THE MEETING OP THE LIBRARY BUILDING COMMITTEE
May 27, 1964
City Hall Annex
2960 Pio Pico Drive
Carlsbad, California
The meeting was called to order at 9:15 A.M. by the Secre-
tary, Mrs. Russell Sheffler. The first order of business was
the election of a chairman. Nominated were Mrs. Gary Wi*ench
and Mr. Robert Stauber. Mrs. Wrench declined the nomination
and Mr. Stauber was elected by unanimous vote.
' Mr. Stauber outlined the proposed changes in the structure
of the library from a cost standpoint as (1) elimination1 of the
central light well and reading patio, (2) elimination of the air
conditioning, (3) replacement of glass wall in multi-purpose
room with solid block wall, and (4) elimination of'the mezzanine
if built structurally so that it may be constructed at a later
date.
• Mr. Melvin reported the cost changes as (1) eliminating
light well and reading patio, the cost would remain the same,
(2)'elimination of air conditioning would represent a saving of
$10,237.00, (3) a solid wall instead of glass in multi-purpose
room would cost $298.00 more, and (4) eliminating the mezzanine
floor would save $60,262,00. This figure does not include the
cost of any changes in the structure to add the mezzanine at
a later time. Placing steel beams to support an added floor
would cost approximately $9,000.00.
The estimated cost of the building was discussed (without
changes) and the figure was given as $343,000.00. Deducting
the estimated cost of improving the soil condition of the
Minutes of the Library Building Committee, May 27, 1964 page 2
Holiday Park site would reduce the cost by about $5,000. or leave
a total cost of $338,000.00. Ibis does not include furnishings
but covers some shelving and displays.
A recommendation was made that the building committee
request the Library Board of Trustees to plan an open meeting
with the'membership of the Friends of the Library to present
the plans of the library with the architect present to answer
questions and that the alternate site on the property adjacent
to the city hall be presented to the membership for discussion.
Mr.'Mamaux suggested that the meeting be held in a'school
auditorium,
' The'chairman asked that the city engineer provide the
architect with a topographical survey and soil test of the new
site undir discussion.
' Meeting adjourned at 10:50 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
PRESENT:
Mr.'Robert Stauber Dorothy Sheffler
(Mrs. Russell N.)
Mrs. Russell Sheffler Secretary
Mrs. Gary Wrench
Mr.'Jack Hughes
Mr. William Atkinson, Jr.
Mr. John Mamaux
Mr. Robert Melvin