2017

The Search for a New Bookstore Site

The bookstore's future location occupied the Board through 2017. At a special meeting on February 8, the Board rejected the offered shed, records room and prospective classroom, citing transport and operating concerns. In March Gabor Kossuth set out the bookstore's needs: 1,000 square feet, adequate height, light, electricity and access. The March 28 Last Resort proposal called for a prefabricated unit, a ten-year lease and improvements paid by the Friends, subject to City agreement. In July Howard Seeb summarized a discussion with Captain McKinnon, stating a preference for the new shed among the offered options and asking for a role in planning. The Board reached consensus on a presentation to the City Council and noted Kay Wantuch's arrival as children's librarian. In November it elected Pat Roberts secretary, succeeding Diane Craig, and reported the relocation unresolved. In December LTL Attorneys LLP gave $715 for Library programs.

Drawn from: Special meeting rejects proposed relocation options; Gabor Kossuth specifies bookstore space requirements; Last Resort relocation proposal; Howard Seeb summarizes discussion with Captain McKinnon; Board meeting prepares relocation position for Council; Board meeting elects Patricia Roberts secretary; LTL Attorneys donation acknowledgment.

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