5.0 Other Business Johnson noted that the public presentation portion of the IC meetings would conclude on April 10. Staff would like to schedule a meeting to discuss the program on either Saturday, April 21, or Tuesday, April 24. July 30 - August 3. Johnson asked IC members to contact him regarding their availability for these meetings so that a schedule can be presented at the next meeting. Johnson said staff will propose another joint Library Board and City Council meeting in early May, contingent on IC actions.
People go to places and it is important to have physical buildings.
The 2010 Plan addresses the importance of an identity to provide the City with a competitive edge. The Public Library will be important to that competitive edge. The Minneapolis Plan includes specific guidelines and requirements to new development to avoid a negative impact at the street level. The Central Library can be a distinctive and signature building to attract people. The Development Objectives include the issue of prominence of the new library with a plaza and open space on the block.