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Mr. Ugowski explained how the building is designed to be entered from two points - for the main parking lot on the 21st Street side, there is an entry on the south side, and then there is to be an overhang along the east side of the building so there will be a covered walkway to facilitate those parking on the north side to reach the entrance facing 16th Avenue and be under cover most of the way. He further noted that they have planned it so that the Library will have important frontage as related to the Master Plan that is being proposed for the 6 block area and there is to be a major auditorium that seats 200 people which is designed so that it will be accessible when the main building is closed. Commissioner Scurlock wished to know the total book inven- tory they would be able to place in this facility, and Mr. Ugowski advised that they do not know the total volume of books. What they go by is the linear feet of shelving that will be required to accommodate the books. Mr. Dowell assured the Board that the shelving they have planned for should accommodate the total volume of books projected, and Commissioner Eggert pointed out that the state requires that we project out for about 20 years. Commissioner Scurlock believed most architect's have something that represents their "signature" on a building and wished to know what Dow, Howell, Gilmore considered their signature on a building. Mr. Ugowski believed that it is the use of light. They pride themselves on bringing in nature and Tight. He felt it is something you sense more than see. Mr. Howell confirmed that they try to create a transparency that is appealing and this is done by creating light and airy space. Commissioner Scurlock wished to know if they do the air conditioning design internally, and Mr. Ugowski stated that they hire consultants with whom they work very closely. He stressed 17 APR 18 1989 Ekoo� Fact I��J