Memorandum 03-80, Backup.

DATE: May 6, 2003

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: John Fenske

RE: Library Site Selection

CC: City Manager

The list of “twenty projects with out ranking” was approved with out objection on June 10th, 2002. The first project to appear on the list was “New Public Library.” Much discussion has been heard since that time.

In reviewing the pivotal nature of site selection, I feel the Hazel Avenue lots will make an excellent location. The proximity of the Kachemak Bay University of Alaska Campus expansion, coupled with the central positioning between Kenai Peninsula Homer Campuses K-12, the Town Square Development Project with intersecting trails system, and the over-all development of the Central Business District, can only be enhanced by the selection of these properties for the New Library.

The diversity of the District as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan as well as in the preceding paragraph, will help to further attract sources of funding. This project will provide opportunity for grants, endowments, gifts and Government sources to target.

As a resident and Council Member I encourage the City Council to not waver or delay in their decision to direct the Management and Staff to move forward in dedicating this site as the location of the New Public Library Complex.

Respectfully submitted: John Fenske