August 19 PBC meeting overview

8/20 Update on MPLCP project

Last night, the Architect presented to the PBC a few different site options.

• 2 rough designs for the current site, but some factors don’t change
  • Neither has parking on the current site
    • Upside: No cost for paving
  • Main single entrance would move to Church St.; multiple exits
  • Addition would be at least as big as the current building
  • Would have to be bigger than other site to accommodate programmatic and regulatory needs
  • Could be space for a patio/porch
  • Difficulties with sight lines for current staff with three floors
  • Would require the library services to move to a new space during construction
• 2 rough designs for the Chestnut St site
  • 59-70 parking spaces
  • Entrance in the front on the first level; entrance from the parking lot at the second level – both ADA
  • Smaller building needed
  • Would only need one stairway because of the two entrances/exits
  • Allows for some outside programming space
  • The library services would only have to move once

The follow up discussion confirmed the Open Public Meeting on Sept 16^th

• PBC & library team will use a rubric to rate the different aspects of each option
• Architect will present/designs will be on poster boards
• Residents & board members will have the opportunity to chose their favorite
• Board members will be available for Q&A

Other topics of discussion

• How/where do you stage the construction?
• Importance of resident & board engagement
• Invoicing

Recording of the meeting will be available soon!