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2 t3 Mr. Bill Lee, Architect representing Pacific Urban Design, presented ren- derings and layouts of the proposed library. He stated the key is tied to establishing a reasonable budget. He advised that plans were designed in ac- cordance with the program given to them by the County librarian. He stated that cost estimates are difficult to determine; he cited the new library in Sunnyvale which was bid at higher prices than the architect's estimate. He advised that he retained the consulting firm of Adamson and Associates in San Francisco to assist in estimating cost figures. Mr. Lee presented a floor plan with three alternatives for square footage of the building; 39,910 sq. ft. for total building, 37,410 sq. ft. less one large meeting room, and 35,410 {y) sq. ft. less both meeting rooms. He presented cost estimates for the building on each of the alternatives, as well as interior, landscape and site develop- OD ment, and proposed total package. Mr. Lee stated there are various other al- ~'~ ternatives for reducing costs if Council so desires. Vice Mayor Mohr stated she had requested at the last meeting a breakdown of what $4 million would buy. Mr. Lee stated that $4 million would require a reduction of the building by at least one-third. Vice Mayor Mohr stated there seems to be concern regarding the two meeting rooms. Mr. Keith Wardin, representing the Library Committee, stated his Com- mittee would like to meet with representatives of the School District to determine the exact use of the two school/meeting rooms so that the Committee can get an understanding of their importance. Mr. Ginnie Cooper, County - Librarian, stated that the two room would not be used continuously by the schools, but would give flexibility for other uses by various organizations. Councilmember Mercer expressed concern regarding the high cost of con- struction, as compared to the construction of the Council Chambers and City Hall addition. Mr. Ralph Butterfield, representing Wurster, Bernardi, and Emmons, Inc., stated that tilt-up concrete is the most inexpensive way to build and the most economic way to enclose a large area and also be attractive. Councilmember Butler stated he does not want to get into construction details tonight but would like to see it in as broad terms as possible and to see what Council feels is an allowable total budget, then look at it from that standpoint. If Council sets a budget that would translate into square footage of under 25,000-30,000 sq. ft. then that means a reassessment of the whole program; he was not sure it is Council's place this evening to make that deci- sion. He added that he is not comfortable with a $6 million project. Councilmember Wood stated he is not willing to vote for the project as it now stands. He stated he would like more information. Vice Mayor Mohr stated she has struggled between all the. services she would like to have, and added that she will not vote for a library building that costs over $4 million. Mr. Wardin stated that several members of the Library Committee are expe- rienced in the building field and it is their opinion that costs can be con- tained. He suggested that the Library Committee or City staff be permitted to engage a consultant to review and make a recommendation regarding actual con- struction costs. He stated the Library Committee feels that costs are too high, and the hiring of a consultant would determine more factual figures. He stated that another possibility would be to build the library in phases. He 4-1-86 -7