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Home My Public Portal About2017.09.25 LBC MinutesBuilding Expansion Committee Meeting Minutes25 Sept 26; 2017 Meg Lojek, Heather Haynes, Dean Martens, Andy Laidlaw, Karen Lannom_ , Larry Swan, Lynn Lewinski, Phil Janquart , (471A. e,1 84 Called meeting to order, 3:27 pm Meeting Minutes 9/6/17 Approved • Discussion of Final Report from fundraising consultants o Library Board met last week and accepted the Final Report o Fundraising consultant feels that we could potentially raise up to 3 million towards the project based on 3 conditions (would be less if these 3 conditions are not met) ■ We need a fiscal custodian 501(c)(3) to support this project (to "hold" the money collected for the project) • • McCall Community Improvement Corp (MCIC) or Friends of the Library ■ Fill a strong campaign steering committee - Beth and Amy are actively working to fill this committee, circling back to people they spoke to for their report • If we think of additional people, let Amy know ▪ Commitment from the City • Meg will meet with Bessie Jo (acting City Manager) o Andy visited 2 new libraries in the Boise Area - Bowns Crossing - flexibility of space - more interested in planning for programs/programming - more of a large open space. • What did it cost to do Bowns Crossing Library - $405/sq ft (building, furniture, programming, etc) - more than what we have in our library building_ plan proposal • Discussion of upcoming programs at the library - all aspects of the libraryhas increased - books checked out, etc -- program attendance has increased the most. • $10,000 challenge grant from anonymous donor -- from the Friends members they raised $4,000. The remaining $6,000 will come from the Friends of the Library account. Oct 18, 1 pm Friends of the Library will be invited to enjoy a Friends appreciation event/tea. • Future meetings of this committee will be 1st and 3rd Mondays at 3:15 in Legion Hall. Next meeting Monday, October 16 at 3:15: Meeting adjourned - 4:12 pm. Minutes Prep red by KarenJannom, Secretary Respectfully submitted by Heather Haynes, Chair.