Public Library Expansion

There is no council meeting this week. Instead I encourage you to check out the proposed Ames Public Library expansion. The Ames Public Library web page has links for information and places for you to give feedback.

There is also a series of meetings scheduled for public information and input on the expansion project.

Tuesday, March 17:

• 7:00pm at Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Avenue
  Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Wednesday, March 18:

• 10:00am at Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Avenue
  Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
• 2:00pm at Northcrest Community, 1801 20th Street
  Green Room
• 7:00pm at Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Avenue
  Community Room

You can view the presentation that council received last Tuesday and you can see the bottom line costs for all the presented options. I expect this to be a long process with many more public meetings and opportunities for input. However I would be glad to hear from you on what you think (simply reply to this email). What do you think of the building size, location, and cost? Would you support a bond issue for a expanded or new library?

Jim Popken
City Council At Large

Disclaimer: My intent of this communication is to give you a heads up on items coming to the city council. I may state some of my impressions and leanings here. I will, however, try to avoid staking out a position on issues before the council meeting occurs. I feel that I should avoid committing to any positions until I have heard and considered all the public input at the council meeting before a vote.

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