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Louisville City Council Meeting February 17, 2004 Page 2 of 11 COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA City Manager Bill Simmons introduced the City's new Finance Director Patricia Leslie, who will begin work on Monday, February 23rd. Leslie is a Colorado Certified Public Accountant, has a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, a Masters Degree in Business Administration and Accounting, and a Masters Degree of Sciences in Information and Technology. Leslie will oversee the finance and budgeting process and information technology for the City. REGULAR BUSINESS UPDATE/ACTION - RECOMMENDATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE LOUISVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Mayor Sisk called for Staff presentation. Deputy City Manager Julie Boyd updated Council on the progress of the architectural and engineering proposals for the design of the Louisville Public Library. She reviewed that eleven proposals were submitted in response to the City's RFP. The Library Task Force Committee chose five teams to interview on January 28 and 29. Following the interviews, two firms, Barker Rinker Seacat and Humphries Poli for follow-up interviews. The Committee requested follow-up information and scheduled an additional meeting on Tuesday, February 17. The Committee was diligent in their deliberations and analysis and forwards a recommendation for the firm ofHumphries Poli for Architectural & Engineering Services for the new library. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Marsella stated that the process was helpful in the selection of the finalist. She reported all five firms interviewed were very well qualified and the two finalists were exceptional. She stated the committee interviewed and made site visits to determine the best firm to build the new library. Library Director Anne Mojo thanked all the members of the Library Task Force who participated in the interview process. She thanked the Library volunteers Bridget Bacon and Mary O'Donnell, who have worked as volunteers over the past ten years. She voiced her belief the City will have an excellent new library. Mayor Sisk thanked Staff and the volunteers for their dedication and commitment. He reported the Humphries Poli presentation was outstanding. He noted the process was not centered on cost, but rather the soundness of the proposals. Council member Brown asked that Council consider an energy efficient library.