HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963 04-02 LSCMMinutes of the Proceedings of the Library
Commission of the Village of Brooklyn Center
in the County of Hennepin and State of
Minnesota
April 2, 1963
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Billings with one committee
member absent. The speaker for the evening was Mr. Robert Crab of the Dayton
Development Corporation who spoke on plans for the Brookdale area and suggest-
ions for a community library.
Mr. Crab began by saying that he felt that a library could be of benefit
to a regional shopping center. Shopping centers tend to become community
centers. Brookdale already draws from north Minneapolis and many of the
surrounding suburbs, based on driving time and traffic barriers.
The Dayton Development Corporation is already working on the future
development of Brookdale Center. They are already leasing area in the new
development. Mr. Crab showed the committee members maps of Brookdale
itself as well as maps showing tentative plans for the surrounding area. In
discussion library location, Mr. Crab indicated that he would investigate the
possibilities of locating within the center itself as well as on the land
surrounding the center. He said that he would contact Mr. Billings with his
findings. He felt that our main determinations for the library would be in
location and needs in terms of building and parking.
His comments on the commissions ##1 site were that the size of the lot
would be a limiting factor. A committee member suggested the possibility of
rerouting Northport Drive to alleviate this situation.
Finally Mr. Crab felt that the library should be geared primarily to
automobile and bicycle traffic.
An investigation of parking needs for the library is to be undertaken so
that these needs can be included in library plans.
April 30 has been set as the date for our meeting with Mir. Hodne.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Caroline Roisum
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