Library Expansion Minutes Archive

Minutes of the Meeting of the
City of Lancaster Library/Cultural Center Review Committee
Tuesday, April 10, 2007

The meeting was called to order by Alan Tollefson at 5:30 p.m. in the Director’s Office at Schreiner Memorial Library.

Members Present: George Steele, Ted Anderson, Rick Udelhofen, Charles Lange, Kim Leamy, Kevin Koester

Members Absent: Stuart Harper

Also Present: Alan Tollefson, staff; Mayor Wehrle (open session only); Kyle Vesperman (open session only)

Steele moved, second by Anderson that the Minutes of the February 28 meeting be approved as mailed. Carried unanimously.

Lange moved, second by Anderson that the committee adjourn to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e) to review a proposed contract for architectural services, the committee to reconvene. Carried unanimously, and the meeting adjourned to closed session at 5:31 p.m.

Udelhofen moved, second by Leamy to reconvene in open session. Carried unanimously, and the meeting resumed in open session at 6:20 p.m. Mayor Wehrle and Kyle Vesperman joined the meeting.

Steele moved, second by Udelhofen, that the committee recommends the contract with Durrant for architectural services as proposed in principle, with details to be negotiated by representatives of the City. Carried unanimously.

Mayor Wehrle introduced Kyle Vesperman and said he had information that may be of interest to the committee. Mr. Vesperman said his brother works for Microsoft in Seattle and indicated Microsoft may have grant funds available to help build a technology center as part of this project. Mr. Vesperman’s brother would be glad to help in that regard. The committee suggested that information be send to Mr. Tollefson at the library who will share it with the architects and other appropriate parties.

There was a discussion of George Lawson’s continuing involvement with the project. Udelhofen moved, second by Anderson, that the committee recommend engaging Mr. Lawson’s services during the pre-funding design phase of the project. Carried unanimously.

The committee reviewed a tentative agenda for the next meeting, proposed for Wednesday, April 25, prepared by Durrant, and indicated it was acceptable. Lange and Udelhofen asked that Tollefson find out from Durrant what kind of information Durrant would be seeking from the Historical Society at that meeting. Tollefson will also confirm that representatives from the Chamber and the Community Band should attend and will so arrange.

The committee then reviewed a tentative schedule of meetings for the remainder of Phase 1. Members agreed to check their calendars prior to the meeting on April 25. All present indicated they could meet as early as 3:30 p.m. with enough prior notice.

Anderson moved, second by Steele (and others) that meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Alan Tollefson, Staff

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