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6 1 Chair Jacobs said he feels that an internet cafe and a multi-purpose room seem 2 redundant in some ways. He said a multi-media room will have internet, and if there is an 3 interactive video screen in the cafe, it will probably have limited use. 4 John Thomas said the interactive display wall was not meant to function the same as a 5 laptop. He said this was to be more of a memorial to the history of the facility and the 6 community. He said the internet cafe was intended to be like a Starbucks. He said it was 7 intended to be more social, and the multi-media space would be more use based. He said 8 these uses would be things like distance learning, tutoring, and special classes. He said this 9 would be more of a dedicated use space. 10 Chair Jacobs questioned whether a Zumba class could be held on stage without the 11 noise bleeding into the internet cafe. 12 John Thomas said the acoustics in this space have not been examined yet, but this can 13 be mitigated later. He said the internet cafe is intended to be a lively and social space, not a 14 quiet space. 15 Chair Jacobs said the conference room may not be that quiet either. 16 John Thomas said he is confident the good acoustic privacy could be achieved in that 17 space. 18 Chair Jacobs asked if the south facing wall in the kitchen is movable. 19 John Thomas said no. 20 Chair Jacobs asked if the other three sections could be one large section if the walls 21 were moved. 22 John Thomas said yes. He said the intent was to have a catering kitchen, according to 23 health standards. 24 Commissioner Price said the multi-media space should be a quiet space, like a library, 25 for kids to do homework. 26 Chair Jacobs asked if the local librarians had looked at this multi-media design. 27 Jeff Thompson said yes. He said this facility would be on wireless access and there 28 would be capability to stream content and link back to the main branch. 29 Chair Jacobs noted that this is similar to the Cybrary. 30 Commissioner Dorosin confirmed that property is owned across the street. He said if 31 the wings were ever to be used, there would have to be an investment in accessing this, or in 32 bringing water and sewer to this additional property. He questioned whether the septic capacity 33 would be increased if one wing were taken down. 34 Jeff Thompson said there would still be some critical watershed issues to address and 35 there would not be a like for like return. 36 Chair Jacobs said it would be beneficial to know the capacity of the septic field across 37 the street, for a longer term view. 38 Commissioner Dorosin suggested that there be a plan for this other septic site, possibly 39 in the CIP. He suggested that the cost to bring septic to this parcel should be added in to the 40 mix. He likes the idea of keeping the wings, with the idea of expanding services, but it is critical 41 to keep the septic issue on the forefront. 42 Commissioner Price asked about the issue with the parcel across the street. She had 43 heard that the cost was high for the septic system because it was experimental. 44 Jeff Thompson said the "living machine" was the technology that had been discussed, 45 and this was very cutting edge. He said there were more services on site when this was 46 discussed, but services were on the decline. He said a decision was made to purchase the 47 land but not do the septic. 48 Commissioner Price asked what the major cost to bring septic would be. 49 Jeff Thompson said it would be the process of getting under the road and meeting 50 regulatory requirements for the use of 21,000 feet.