I can't imagine that the Library books would weigh much more than all the stuff that Sears used to sell in it's Lake St. building. And that building just happens to be sitting empty, already not paying taxes, and (I think) owned by the city of Minneapolis. On main bus routes, lots of free parking next door, etc.One consequence has to be that it will be much more expensive to have the library stay in the "temporary" building which was not designed to hold the weight of books.
So what about that as the new main Library? I'd think the $100 million would certainly cover the costs of refurbishing the building as a library. And maybe even some rental space for small businesses: coffee shops, doctor/dentist/accountant offices, etc. bringing in both cash & customers to the library.
Tim Bonham, Ward 12, Standish-Ericsson
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