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September 14, 1964
Minutes of the special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Skokie
Public Library with the Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie, held
September 14, 1964 at 7:30 p •. m. in the Lecture Room of the Library.
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Library Board members present: Conroy V. Erickson, Mrs. W. C.
Griffin,· L. 0. Green, Mrs. Daniel Petty, Rabbi Karl Weiner, Louis Weingart
and Miss Mary Radmacher, Librari~n.
Village Board members present: Mayor Myron Greisdorf, Trustees
Berger and Wozniak, Bernard Marsh, Village Manager, Richard Kaegi,
Assistant Village Manager, and Marvin Glink 8.. Village Attorney.
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Also present: James W. Hammond, architect and Mrs. M. Sarver, secretary.
Meeting was called to order by L. O. Green, President of the Library
Board 9 who explained the reason for the combined meeting was to seek the advice
and counsel of the Village Board on the proposed expansion of the present library
building and contemplated erection of a branch in the north end of Skokie.
It was
explained that at the time the present building was erected, the projected population figure for 1980 was 75, 000 people which was considered a maximum figure.
Now, the library is overcrowded from usage of the present population which is
approximately 68, 000.
The projected population figure for 1970 is 91, 800
by Northeast Metropolitan Planning Commission.
Mr. Green asked the Librarian
to explain the need for space.
Miss Radmacher stated one of the main concerns was lack of parking space
for patrons.
The need for more space for books is urgent as partially explained by
the knowledge explosion - 2 books per capita is no longer enough.
This Library is
actively drawn upon by the students and, while some of the schools have fairly good
libraries, some have lesser accommodatio ns, but none are adequate to supply the
studentsl need.
Along with the constantly increasing use of this Library by the
�students, it is necessary to adequately serve the adults.
The Business Service
is increasing in usage by the people in industry in the area.
This building has no
room for a collection of prints, audio visual facilities and lacks space for
adult readers.
At this time Mr. James W. Hammond, Architect, was introduced to
present figures and renderings for preliminary plans prepared in consultation
with Miss Radmacher and the Board on actual footage of space necessary for
functioning and serving the community based on the need within twenty years,
for an expansion and branch at a total figure of $1, 597. 00, not including land.
At this point there was a discussion of the circulation figures - approximate
number of books circulated per month or year and use of the reference collection.
Mr. Berger questioned the advisability of building a branch library because
of increased cost of personnel, etc.' since expansion of this building is essential.
The Librarian and the Board assured him that the branch would be staffed with
non-professional help.
library degrees.
These persons would have library experience but not
All of the processing of books, reference work and other areas
of service requiring graduate librarians would still be conducted at the main
library.
Since the branch library is being built adjacent to the Old Orchard Junior
High Sc_hool and, in effect, with School District No. 68 on the purchase of the land,
would it not be prudent and economical to include the branch in the school building?
This question was asked by Mr. Berger.
Mr. Green pointed out that in cases where
this has been done the library has, in effect, become a school library and the
adults cease to use it, possibly for many reasons, one being that they do not like
going in and out of the school and also because there is practically no room left
for the adults.
It has never been satisfactorily done.
Mr. Berger also asked the reason for using the north end of the Village
rather than the east or south.
This was explained by the lack of available property
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�for purchase in many areas and also the tremendous increase in the population
in the north end.
Also, the fact that delegations from that area have visited
the library with the request for the branch and this would seem that they are
aware of the urgent need for it and their interest in working for it.
Mayor Greisdorf stated he thought the only thing to do was to go ahead
with it and present it to the people and if they reject it there is nothing to do
but abide by their decision.
After all both Boards are working for the good of
the people and it is necessary to plan for them and permit them to accept the
proposals if they wish.
Mr.· Green stated that the over-all plans would increase the tax rate,
as spread over twenty years about $85, 000 per year plus interest or $100, 000
per year, which would add about $7. 00 - $8. 00 to the Village family tax bill.
Mayor Greisdorf questioned whether it would be quite this high - possibly
nearer to
$5. 00.
Mayor Greisdorf stated (off the record), if he were around the Library
much he would be planning branches in the north, east and south.· He continued
to state that there will have to be a very active campaign conducted.
ff'his would
have to be planned.
President Green stated that the feeling of the Library Board was the same
as the Mayor 1 s, this should be presented to the people and let them take it or
reject it.
The question arose of who would pay the legal fees in connection with the
bond issue.
Mr. Green stated the Library will pay all the legal fees.
Mayor
Greisdorf stated that if the Library Board is prepared to carry the ball and do
all the work, the Village Board would take care of the perfunctory work•.
Mr. Berger asked what real advantages or reason for building a branch
at the location of Gross Point Road and Kenton Avenue.
Rabbi Weiner replied that
speaking as a property owner alone and not talking of need, it would be an advantage to the development of the community as a whole and turn that bit of land into
a civic area rather than a wasteland which would give the Village~ as a whole,
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�more esteem.
;.; Mr. Berger stated that, in his opinion, the only real justificat ion
for a library branch is definite need for a library per se.
Mr. Green stated that along with the bond issue referendu m for building it
would be necessar y to ask for an increase in the tax levy for operation up to the
• 02 per cent maximum as set by the State Library Code.
It was a question in the
mind of the Library Board whether to include this with the building program or
not.
Mr. Berger stated he wondered if the Library Board was aware of the
oppositio n and would be alerted to see that there was· no organize d oppositio n - - and if it would be wise to put it into two phases.
Mayor Greisdor f suggested he would go ahead
out what the practical objection s were.
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whole hog 11 and then find
He said the Village will help with every-
thing they can.
Mayor Greisdor f asked Mr.· Green to let the Village Trustees know when
the Library Board planned to attend the Village meeting and suggested that, at that
time, all the papers should be prepared and the resolutio n ready to be passed.
The Mayor recomme nded the engagem ent of legal counsel.
for the informat ion of the Village Board
th~
exorbitan t fees paid when the referen-
dum for the present building was conducte d and asked for a
by the Village Tru.stees .
Mr. Green recalled
recommendation~~;
Mr. Spear has done reasonab ly priced work for the
Village and it was stated that he would take care of the whole thing and how .the
bonds should be sold.
Engagem ent of his services would be a real economy .
However , the Mayor cautioned the Library Board to remembe r that 1/8 of a
per cent must be included in the budget for engaging a counsel to take care of
the sale of the bonds.
Mayor Greisdor f said he would send a copy of the prospect us for the
water bonds to the Library.
The Village Trustees recomme nded that a close look should be taken at
what the assessed valuation will be,' and also the ratio of industria l and residenti al
property taxes.
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�Mr. Green stated that in line with the favorable opinion of the Village
Trustees a resolution will be prepared by W. Scott McDowell for presentation
at their meeting.
In answer to Mr.' Green 1 s question about a time limit within which it
must be approved Mr. Glink said he was not sure but thought sixty days.
In discussion about having the bond issue referendum on December 5
with School District 68, Mr. Berger said he did not think it would do any good
to go in with District 68 and felt there should be a bond issue referendum of the
Library alone.
Mayor Greisdorf thinks it would be in conjunction with the school.
Mr. Green stated that in view of this he is thinking that it should be a week ahead
of School Distric~' 68,' especially in view of the report Miss Radmacher had brought
from the meeting with the School District 68 before noon this date.
Miss Radmacher
stated that Mr. Gibbs had definitely said that they were anticipating passing their
bond issue because of the alliance with the Library and its plans.· Mr. Berger
offered this suggestion: 11 If this is the way they
feel~
try to bring it out.
After
this evening have a complete discussion with them whether it is more important
to have a library than to have a library and a school.· They may recommend to
you that you not put all your eggs in one basket.
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After further discussion of the approval of the Village Trustees present
with the GOmplete plans and assurance of their cooperation, the Village Board
members retired from the meeting at 9:25 p. m.
The President adjourned the meeting of the Library Board at 9:30 p. m.
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Selma Petty
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Secretary
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