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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 23, 2009 Page 16 Susan Nemitz, Director, Ramsey County Library (4570 N Victoria Street, Shoreview, MN) AND David Norrgard Ramsey County Library Trustee, 2499 N Albert, Roseville Ms. Nemitz advised that it was their intent to have staff use the Twin Lakes Medical parking lot in order to reserve the parking on site for library patrons. Councilmember Pust sought information on the proposed construction schedule. Ms. Nemitz advised that the Library was planning a "big sale" on March 31St at the permanent location on Lexington; would be closing on April 1, 2009; and hosting a grand re-opening on May 2, 2009, in addition to a ground breaking at the permanent site. Mr. Norrgard offered profound thanks to the Ramsey County Board of Commis- sioners, on behalf of the library board, for their substantial financial commitment beyond the bond issue in a tight budget year, providing cash grants to allow rental of a temporary facility, and for their commitment for the new construction to seek LEED Gold Standard with additional grant funding for environmental purposes; and to use this opportunity to demonstrate that local governments are responsible and that they have foresight. Ms. Nemitz thanked the Roseville City staff for their valuable assistance through- out the complicated process; and for helping them to succeed and to be able to continue offering services in Roseville and this area. Mayor Klausing noted that the community was excited and word was getting around. Mr. Norrgard noted that the new facility would have a specific area and focus on teens; with their own unique room and services; and development of programs geared toward teens by professional staff efforts. As a library user, Councilmember Ihlan expressed her appreciation in having ac- cess to the temporary facility during construction; and thanked Ramsey County for supporting those initiatives. Ms. Nemitz thanked the City Council for their support; and Mayor Klausing for his presence during the Library Board's presentation to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners. Councilmember Johnson questioned if a drop off box could be logistically pro- vided at the temporary facility; and echoed Councilmember Ihlan's comments ap- preciating the temporary facility for library users.