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Attachment E Ramsey County Library in Roseville Summary of Community, Open House On July 2, 20�08, a Community Open Hou-se was heild at the. Roseville Library from 1 6:00 — 10:00 PM. 116' "Invitations were malle-ld to, property owners in, the vicinity of thoa project, aswel] as to members of the Roseville City Council and Planning Commission., Approximately 25-30 attended the open house, The project architects and library, staff were on hand to explain the Project, listen to the neighbors' comments, and answer their questions. While, Comment/Question sheets were availlable for handwritten comments, none were received. Tihe following is a summary of the attendees' questions, comments, and requests'. Questions Q -Will on-site mechanical equipment noise be reduced? A -Yes, we are specifying new state-of-the art, equipment that will be noticeably quieter. Q - Will the l�ibirar,y be ope-n during the construction? A -Threle optilons arie. under consideration for library services during construction: Discontinuie service for the 14-month construction pe-riod- or Continue to provide limited service in the existing building during the 11 consL,n period,- or Providle most of the current services from a Roseville-area rental location to be determined, The Library Boa'rd and the Ramsey County Board wi 1 11 consider each option in the near future and give direction. Q - Has a color, schleme, been. selected? A — Exact colors andfinishes are yet to be selected,. Q - The existin, � building is 14 years old. Will this expansion last another 14 years., 9 1 1 1 A - Tihe public library marketplace i's constantly chan� ,gi-ng and predictions are not possible.The: n�iew, Roseville facility is being desil:gned with limited interior walls, which wi'll. permit morie flexible use of space for futureI as,-yet-unknown needs. ji Q — Will parkiflig lot lighting be visible in the nelghborhood? A — Parking lot light fixtures wi-Ill limit light from spilling off the. Library property.