> > > Concerned about parking at the library. Parking needs to be reasonably > priced. Currently people have to watch the clock so they don't get a ticket > at this library. As a result, people don't use the parking. Better computers > and upgraded facilities are also needed. Expressed concern re the funding > gap. Suggested that the task force consider taking public testimony at the > Nov. 18 meeting as well. The Walker could be an even more important civic > space in the future if Jefferson School closes. > > Gary Farland - ECCO - If a new facility is not affordable, he suggested > there were many things that could be done to make the current library nicer > (seating, d�cor). > > Ben Paulus - Felt it was great that a library existed on this expensive > site. Did not think the Library should be sacrificed for housing. Closing > the library for two years or moving it to a temporary location suggests that > priorities are in the wrong place. > > Jill Bode - sees the roof of the current Walker as a park and likes it.... > > Mayor Rybak said the discussion is about a better library. There is no in > interest in moving the library or getting more intense development on the > site. > > Some comments... > > They left out my favorite comment from the kid from the coffee shop who > said that the library should be a 5 story edifice dedicated to books and > culture... > > Both the Minneapolis and Hennepin County Library systems have had a > strong focus on brick and mortar money and building and renovation... > and all that money, goes for extravagant, excessive, unnecessary > structures, great for a photo-op in Architecture Minnesota magazine... > but not a penny to keep the library open, or to hire enough staff, or to > fund programs, > or to purchase materials, or to offer the services that make a library > a vital resource to our community. > Madeline Douglass > Well said MD! We want our library doors open! What good are buildings if the doors are closed. What good is a business if it is not producing or accessible. To give stats that we have all these libraries...what an accomplishment...did anyone tell some of these impressed people with Minneapolis that our libraries are closed 50% of the time! We don't have money for libraries....we only have money for housing. I do not believe that every inch of ground needs to have cute litte 3-4 story buildings on. Yes, it is very European...Europe has been around many hundreds of years...Minnesota since the early 1800's. There is no need that housing needs to be in institutional buildings. Let the building stand alone for what it is. Want 4 stories...make it 4 stories of library. If there is no money to keep all the libraries open and functioning....there should not be money available for excess building at the whim of developers. Our taxes are for core services for citizens... not to supply revenue for developers.
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