Craig Cox's Minneapolis Observer is reporting that the East Lake Library is closing for two years for remodeling:
------- CITY'S BUSIEST NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY WILL CLOSE FOR RENOVATIONS East Lake Library, the city's busiest branch library, will close April 30 for a major renovation. As Southside Pride reports, the library is being redesigned to meet an increased demand for study space and electronic and print resources. The new library will feature expanded teen and family areas plus a larger space for its popular world language collections. The project is part of a $166 million capital improvement plan designed to upgrade all the city's libraries by 2010. KKE Architects will use environmentally sustainable design principles in the renovation and the new facility will feature energy-saving systems and environmentally friendly construction materials. Alternative library services for East Lake patrons will be made available at multiple locations until the redesigned facility reopens in 2007. Super America just tore down the old one and built a brand new station on East Lake Street in about three months. How much of the cost of government is due to "over-design?" I don't believe that building a library is rocket science these days. Or maybe it is, after looking at the wings on the new downtown library. Ray Marshall Minnehaha REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
