Item Coversheet

8.A.2.


Shakopee City Council
January 18, 2022


FROM:William H. Reynolds, City Administrator
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
Scott County Presentation on Resource Center and the Library
Policy/Action Requested:
None at this time.
Recommendation:
None at this time but there are concerns regarding the impact to the long-term use of the building by the city if library services continue to diminish, and increased costs to city residents for maintenance due to the change (and increased) use. 
Discussion:

Scott County has requested to give a presentation to the City Council regarding the future of having the Resource Center (non-profit) located on the second floor of the Library in space formerly used for periodicals. The space is currently not used due to the changing habits of readers.

 

The agreement between the City of Shakopee and Scott County is attached and provides that the city would provide "...space in the building for library purposes" and be responsible at the city's expense for "... all necessary utilities including air-conditioning and janitorial services and all other miscellaneous services to maintain the premises..." The city is also responsible for insurance coverage for the building. 

 

 

Budget Impact:
Unknown. 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Agreement for Library Services
Scott Co Presentation on Library and FRC