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this development in recent months by the citizens committee, City Staff, and architect. He advised that the report from Eden Housing was considered by the Committee, it is a comprehensive plan and will provide services for senior citizen housing. He stated he did not feel there is need for further review by the Committee of the project; if Council wanted this done they should give the Committee some specific direction as to what should be reviewed. He con- cluded by stating he felt the plan is a good one and will provide adequate service for the senior citizens housing project. Mr. Bill Jamieson, member of the Senior Citizens Housing Committee, stated he concurred with the remarks of Mr. Herlihy. He stated that in visiting various senior citizen projects, they were advised it is essential, both emo- tionally and physically, that residents get out of their rooms and have meals with other people; this social contact is important to their well being. He felt congregate care should include two to three meals per day and there needs to be more cost studies done to determine whether or not this will be feasible. He stated there is need for direction from Council regarding con- gregate care. He stated he is concerned about the lack of shady places for seniors to sit, and about having to come out in bad weather to go to the dining room. Mayor Brandes asked what decision should the City Council make to get the project going. Mr. Herlihy urged approval of the site plan application as presented tonight. He advised that congregate care is a minimum of two meals per day for all residents; that maid and laundry services are extras. Mr. Trusdale stated that many hours were spent in trying to come up with the best plan possible for the senior citizen project and as directed by City Council. Mr. Walker stated that the project as presented allows as many options as possible available to Council regarding all aspects of the project. After further Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mohr, and seconded by Councilmember Wood, authorizing submittal of the site plan ap- plication for the Senior Citizen Housing project to the Planning Department. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Brandes NOES: None ABSENT: None Library Committee Report Mr. Keith Wardin, representing the Library Committee, reviewed the work done by the Committee over the past year and one-half. He advised that a financing method has recently been suggested for construction of the library but that timing is critical. Mr. Bob Gorlow, volunteer consultant for the Library Committee, stated the Committee had the charge to investigate the construction of a new library building for the City; a library that would handle the needs of the City for twenty years, a memorable building, and to plan enough space to provide normal library services. He reviewed the various proposals that have been considered and stated that a compromise has been reached. He advised that a library of 30,000 sq. ft., would adequate provide services for the City. He stated that any smaller building would not be appropriate. He reviewed reductions in - 5 6-17-86 r