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Approved April 01, 2019 Page 3 Andrea Schmidt asked DeGardner if the proposed spot by the resident was a safe spot for residents to access the library and DeGardner responded that they were looking to place it closer to the Park so that the people would not be close to traffic. Gooder asked if the size was about the same as the other Little Free Libraries. DeGardner responded that he believed it was relatively the same size. DeGardner stated resident was not certain of the color of the library as of yet and stated that they would want to know and see the color prior to the full approval of the library but stated that he thought the resident has good intentions and a good plan in place for the library. DeGardner also stated that the resident was looking to have it installed sometime in June. Gooder inquired about whose land the library would be installed on and DeGardner responded that it would be on City property/Shenandoah Park property. Huelman stated that he thought the library would be a nice added benefit especially for parents who are watching their kids play they could grab a book and read a chapter. Andrea Schmidt stated that she thought it was a good idea as long as the maintenance and upkeep is done by the resident. Richard Jensen shared his concern about vandalism. Stated that although it was a concern they had good success with the other two and didn’t see why this one wouldn’t work. Andrea Schmidt pointed out the proposal addressed the ongoing maintenance and pointed out that the resident stated it would be the residents responsibility to maintain the library. She stated that the resident seemed to understands and take responsibility for the library and that she is ok with the library as long as it is far enough from the road. States she thinks this is really a nice and sweet idea. DeGardner did state that there is some uncertainties right now as the libraries are relatively new. One being how long they last depending on what they are built with. He stated that the library could last 3, 5, 7 years but will not know until further down the road whether there could be some light maintenance needed on them. Jenson stated that he agreed with Andrea that any maintenance needed would be the responsibility of the resident who put it up. DeGardner states that the City could certainly request that, however at the end of the day the structure is still on City property. He believes that the intent of the resident is to maintain the library but people move and such. He states that he is cautiously optimistic that this is something we should continue to support.