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re according to the Law Director and Assistant Law Director, it is a mute point. Mr. Barker said the main points to focus on are rear view, green space, gazebo, and landscaping. Mrs. Lord added they should consider how it all fits with the historic district, with some recognition that there has been an attempt to have the front of the library match the Old Town Hall. She said she would like to be certain that that is recognized because it didn't start out that way. Mrs. Lord referred to the plans. She pointed out a vestibule, and a gallery. She pointed out a critical spot designated for the Ox-Cart Library. She referred to the circulation area as well. She said there is a central reading area, and there has been a lot of conversation about the overall enviromnent and having it meet various needs. She pointed out the meeting rooms and said there is a 128 chair meeting room with a galley, refrigerator, and microwave. There is also a conference room with the same features. They may anange it so the room can be opened up for larger groups. Mrs. Lord mentioned the children's section. There was further discussion about the interior layout. NUTE.• At this point the air conditioning unit came on and the discussion wczs difficult to hear on the tape. The issue of 6,000 square feet being left for expansion was mentioned. The pick up area was mentioned as well. Mr. Barker pointed out he was approached by a resident who was very much in favor of a pick up/drop off area because of her children. Mr. Barker invited her to the meeting and said he would mention the pick up area if she were unable to attend. He said it will be on the list of recommendations. Mrs. VanAuken asked about the book drop off. The issue of parking and pedestrian traffic was discussed. Mayor Musial joined the meeting and indicated he was not able to obtain color renderings. Mrs. VanAuken mentioned to the Mayor her dissatisfaction with a beautiful entrance that cannot be used. The Mayor mentioned that it is similar to the situation at Chambers Funeral Home where there is a big entrance in the front but the real entrance is on the side. Mr. Dubowski asked what the chances are of getting a bus stop. The Mayor indicated that is being worked on and is something they can control. The Mayor pointed to an area on the plans where there should be a flagpole. Mrs. Lord pointed out the Ox-Cart Library sign must be moved. Mr. Barker said they may want to consider a bus stop on Butternut. Mrs. Lord said the accessibility issue was brought up the night of the Planning Commission meeting. The Mayor mentioned that when the Park-N-Ride goes in, there is a good possibility of getting the Community Transit System. He said they will have a regular schedule and it can be posted and distributed. He pointed out that then there will be a$10 million bus garage, in 2006, out near the i-ndustrial parkway. Mr. Barker said a resident asked about that at a Planning Commission meeting. They asked if there will be an expansion of the bus garage located by city hall. The Mayor said it will become the central dispatch area. The reason the new garage is out west is because they will be going to natural gas and it will be out of the way of residential areas. The Mayor indicated he will have to leave the meeting shortly. He said there seems to be an impression that the library structure is only 24,000 square feet. He pointed out it is not, it is 30,000 square feet. He added that the room for expansion is 6,000 square feet; plus there will be a 6,000 square foot basement, which will go in because it came in on budget. Mrs. Lord asked if the 6,000 square feet is really an issue right now. Mayor Musial indicated it is not. He said if we did not have a basement, the library would only be roughly 27,000 square feet because you have mechanical equipment taking up space. He said now that equipmerit will be in the basement, which frees up a lot of space. Mr. Barker asked if the original proposal was discussed or presented to the public as larger than 30,000 feet. The Mayor - indicated no, it was not. He said there were some individuals that suggested that they go to 45,000 square feet and become a regional library but we can't do that; it is out of our control. Mrs. Lord said the whole regional branch library system has certain specifications that North Olmsted has to live with. She said we aren't a regional library. Mayor Musial confirmed that and said the thought was to have North Olmsted become the regional and bump Fairview Park out of that spot. Mrs. Lord mentioned the pick up area to the Mayor. The Mayor said they may certainly suggest it but it is labor intensive. Mrs. Lord mentioned they would have to be able to staff it as well. Mrs. VanAuken asked about the issue of raised crosswalks so cars cannot race through. Mrs. Lord confirmed they would be put in. She then asked the Mayor if all of this was included in the budget that came in. The Mayor said they will need 2