The goal is to identify and obtain a site and then build out tenant improvements in 2002, move out of the library in fall 2002 with demolition of the existing building in 2003. 4.2 Project Delivery Johnson said staff is evaluating the project delivery process including possible use of a construction manager. The Convention Center process will be reviewed. At a future meeting staff will present options and a recommendation. 4.3 Public Participation Staff is working on possible approaches for public participation and how to implement that involvement.
Citizens are interested but they want to design the facility.
O'Brien suggested encouraging people to get into the substance, not the pictures. The RFQ will be issued widely and then a short-list developed. The plan is not to have a design competition. Johnson said staff will recommend a selection process at a later meeting. From the staff's standpoint a design competition process does not allow client participation in the early stages of the design.