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Bellevue Regional: Monthly Update Archives
June 2008
A panel comprised of representatives from the Bellevue Library Advisory Board,
the Bellevue Friends of the Library, KCLS Board Member Rob Spitzer and others
selected Johnston Architects for the Bellevue Library parking expansion project.
KCLS officials continue to discuss the project with the City as it is tied to
the City’s planning process for the adjacent Ashwood Park. Both entities
are interested in investigating a partnership to develop parking either behind
the Library or on the adjacent park land.
May 2008
KCLS has received statements of qualifications from four consultant teams for the planning and design of the parking expansion. Qualifications and references will be reviewed by KCLS administrative staff and interviews are scheduled for June 2. The interview panel consists of the KCLS Board, Bellevue Library Advisory Board and KCLS administrative representatives. KCLS has informed the City of Bellevue that we are open to discussing a possible joint venture regarding parking in the area behind the Library or on any of the adjacent park land.
April 2008
KCLS has received statements of qualifications from four consultant teams
for the planning and design of the parking expansion project. Qualifications
and references will be reviewed by KCLS staff and interviews will be scheduled.
The interview panel will include the KCLS Board, Bellevue Library Advisory
Board and KCLS staff.
March 2008
KCLS has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for consultants to plan, design
and build the Library’s parking expansion project. The statements of qualifications
are due April 14.
October 2007
The City of Bellevue Parks Department has initiated a planning process for the
Ashwood site, which will include plans to expand library parking. KCLS staff
will draw up some preliminary plans for the project. City staff anticipates that
a consultant will be hired by early next year and the plan is expected to be
completed by the end of 2008.
August 2006
The City of Bellevue is interested in a joint planning effort for Ashwood Park and the Bellevue Regional Library. Instead of waiting for them to fund the master plan in their 2007 budget, KCLS agreed to begin the study later this year. KCLS plans to increase parking and meeting room space at the Bellevue Regional Library. The City is considering a more developed park, a community center and/or increased parking. We also agreed with the City Manager that the disposition of the Lake Hills Library would not be linked to development at the Bellevue Regional Library.
September 2005
The City of Bellevue Park Department is requesting authorization and funding to work with KCLS to develop a master site plan for Ashwood Park, which adjoins the Bellevue Regional Library. KCLS is interested since the Capital Plan included funding to expand parking and meeting room capacity.