HomeMy WebLinkAbout081188 specialPORT TOWNSEND LIBRARY BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 11, 1988 Present:
MINUTES Sue Sidle, Gwen Howard,
ARCHITECT SELECTION: Lars Watson, Bev Lamb
Gwen Howard, Ch. of the Building Committee reported on the committee's
recommendations:
The committee selected the joint proposal from Les Tonkin
and Myron Lewis as number one choice. It was felt these
two firms had the most experience in library planning and
historic preservation and renovation. Their references were
generally very favorable with some concerns voiced over cost
control.
Second choice was the Buffalo Design Group. The committee
was very impressed with their presentation, felt they were
strong, young, and creative, with excellent references.
They do not, however, have as much experience as Tonkin /Lewis.
Gwen Howard moved and Lars Watson seconded that Tonkin /Lewis
be hired providing we can negotiate an acceptable contract with
them. Motion passed unanimously.
Lars Watson moved and Gwen Howard seconded that if we are not
able to negotiate a successful contract with Tonkin Lewis, we recontact
the Buffalo Design Group to discuss contracting with them for the
project. Motion passed unanimously.
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION:
There was some concern about the roles outlined in Tonkin /Lewis's
proposal. Considering the duel problems of historic preservation
and library space planning represented in our project, the Board's
primary concern is in the area of efficient, effective library planning.
That being the case, it is important that the roles of the architect
team reflect this.
PROJECT SUPERVISOR:
The board decided it was important to have the project supervisor
hired to sit in on contract negotiations. Bev thinks we will have
to advertise. She and Gwen will investigate this and begin process.
In the mean time, we will get a sample contract from Tonkin /Lewis
to review and the Building Committee will meet to discuss contract
points.
BUILDING COMMITTEE:
The Building Committee is composed of Gwen Howard, Pete Kaiser,
Barbara Kaiser, Beverly Lamb, and Mike Mortenson. Gwen is working
to get a city representative to join, either from the Council or
staff.
Mee4yLam rned, 8:25 a.m.
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