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Council declines $10,000 donation to Larson Sand Library, discusses fee waivers
Summary
The Larson Sand Library requested a $10,000 city donation and waivers of unspecified fees for an expansion; councilmembers said the library is its own taxing district and opposed using city tax funds for a donation, though several supported waiving permit fees. A motion not to approve the donation passed.
Council considered a request from the Larson Sand Library for a $10,000 matching donation and possible fee waivers to support a planned expansion. Staff reported the library has submitted building plans but not all site documents and does not yet have a permit; Sean said the project is "getting close."
Several council members opposed a direct donation on the basis that "the library is its own taxing district," calling a city donation "double taxation." Councilmembers indicated they were open to waiving building-permit fees or other expenses instead of a cash contribution. After discussion, the council adopted a motion not to approve the $10,000 donation; the minutes show council voted in favor of the motion to deny the donation.
Council asked staff to keep working with the library on permit issues and said fee waivers could be considered separately.
