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Library Expansion
Brief Description
In Design Development and Funding Phase.
Library Interior Designer proposal https://yachatsoregon.org/DocumentCenter/View/1590/Library-Proposal-Pellitier-Pellitier
Floor plan proposed: https://www.yachatsoregon.org/DocumentCenter/View/1806/Yachats-Library-Proposed-Floor-Plan-8-26-22
Front view of plan showing elevation: https://www.yachatsoregon.org/DocumentCenter/View/1672/Yachats-Library-Proposed-Front-Elevation
Library Design/Build Team proposal https://www.yachatsoregon.org/DocumentCenter/View/1842/Library-RFQ-Response-MD-Architect-Design-Co-2022-0525
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Consultant for Needs Assessment
The process has begun to find a consultant to conduct a needs assessment for the library. nce the selection is made the assessment should be completed within four months. Read on... -
City Rejects Bid & Agrees to Pursue Needs Assessment
The Library Commission presented their recommendation to the City Council to reject the current bid of $320,000 to complete the proposed expansion in favor of conducting a needs assessment and proposing a different plan for expansion. Read on... -
Library Receives Generous Gift in Memory of Bent E Petersen
Marg Peterson has generously gifted $150,000 and an extensive private library collection to the Library in memory her husband, Bent E. Petersen. Read on...
Detailed History
On July 12, 2017, the City Council passed a motion to move the Library to the 501 Building. A new 2+2 Committee was formed consisting of two Councilors and two Library Commission members to develop ideal plans for a Library in the 501 Building.
Major steps in the process included:
- November 2017: Grant Writer, Meredith Howell, with support from the Friends of the Yachats Library, proposed a series of grants to help defray the costs of moving the Library.
- December 2017-February 2018: Council and 2+2 Committee worked out lines of communications and funding plans and use of the Hall Bequest Funds in the project.
- Spring 2017: Structural assessment made on 501 Building and current Library Building. Cracks in 501 Building foundation noted which will need further assessment and repair. Cracks were sanded and filled in June.
- July 2018: Estimates to move to 501 Building were upwards of $750,000. 2+2 Committee reconvened to explore options to both expand the current Library building and make a more economical move to the 501 Building.
- October 2018: The City received conceptual drawings for five versions of having the Library in the 501 Building and five versions of expanding the current Library building.
- November 2018: The Library Commission recommended to only pursue expansion of the current Library building.