Lawson distributed and discussed the handout on the New Central Library Project Goals and Service Objectives, New Central Library Major Library Service Improvements Revised Program, and the New Central Library Building Program Proposed Changes. Goodman asked about the original proposal for 300 parking spaces that have now been put on a different block to be paid with different funds. O'Brien noted that terminology is key. The library program is that part which is for the library only. The project is the entire project scope including the retail and housing components.
Parking is an element of the project and was originally part of the library program.
Becker asked about external use of the auditorium and kitchen. Lawson said the proposed auditorium has seating for 300 with two adjacent meeting rooms that could handle overflow. The Library rents out the auditorium and meeting rooms for use by the public in accordance with its meeting room policy. Library sponsored educational and cultural events are held in the auditorium. This would also serve as a Library staff meeting location.