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Gateway Library Desired Characteristics (Draft) <br /> Facility <br /> • 59000—7,000 square feet • Open to long-term (20-year) lease, <br /> • Shared parking, rest rooms purchase, condo agreement, or <br /> • Shared meeting room—capacity 50, construction. <br /> approximately 900 square feet • Reduce annual operating costs to <br /> • On first floor $20000 <br /> • Ergonomic staff spaces • Potential $600,000 - $1,000,000 one- <br /> Timeline—January 2011 time funds available <br /> Core Services <br /> Delivery of core library services assumes a minimum staff of 3 FTE. Services include: <br /> • Targeted non-requestable collections • Community program room <br /> • Children's services, space,computers • At least one storytime weekly <br /> • Multi-use space for teens and adults • Summer Reading Program <br /> • Full-service computers • After-hours materials return <br /> • Basic information assistance with • A minimum of 35 open hours per <br /> centralized support week with a goal of 40 hours <br /> Site Criteria <br /> Concentration of Popular Destinations <br /> The ideal location is near acommercial/retail area and high-density housing. Other desirable <br /> adjacencies would include schools, community centers, and other civic amenities. <br /> • Commercial area adjacent • Other adjacencies <br /> • Housing density • Highly-trafficked area <br /> Accessibility/Visibility <br /> The site should be easily accessible. It should have potential for clear signage and easily- <br /> identifiable entry points. <br /> • Patron and delivery vehicle access • Bicycle/pedestrian access <br /> • Public transportation access • Visibility <br /> Capacity <br /> The site should allow for drive space to accommodate delivery vehicles and an after-hours <br /> materials return. <br /> • Parking and onsite traffic • Availability of fiber connections <br /> Distribution <br /> As much as is feasible, each site should be chosen to spread libraries geographically, while <br /> minimizing the portion of the site's service radius that is outside of suburban Ramsey County. <br /> Surrounding Environment <br /> The site should be located in an area with a strong positive identity and image. <br /> • Natural beauty, views 0 Potential for outdoor program space <br />