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EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2. Libraries Library services in Everett are governed by a five member Board of Trustees who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Operational funding comes from general City of Everett revenues as deemed appropriate by the Mayor and Council. Major capital facility funding has come from bond issues, with minor repairs and improvements coming from both general revenues and CIP funding. The City of Everett provides Library services through a Main Library, an Evergreen Branch, a bookmobile, and a shut-in van. In 1998 the Sno-Isle Library cancelled a reciprocal borrowing agreement that had been in place since 1948. Since that time, Everett Libraries—by City Council policy—have served Everett residents only. This has diminished immediate strains on facilities and services, and has provided more service from facilities than would otherwise be the case. Table 5 summarizes historical patterns that may be useful in judging future needs: Table 5: Historical Public Facilities Projects Yr. Pop. Building Source Funds Size Notes 1905 10,000 New Building—Carnegie gift 4,500 sq ft Everett's first real library—Rockefeller @ Wall 1934 30,000 New Bldg.- Howarth Bequest 8,000 sq ft Original bldg at Hoyt&Everett Ave site 1960 45,000 Remodel 12,000 sq ft An unfortunate era for architecture 1989 64,170 New Evergreen Branch—bond 8,500 sq ft Branch currently at capacity 1991 72,493 Main Lib Remodel-bond 54,985 Future expansion part of Everett Center plan. 2005 98,000 Elks Prop sold,zoning changed N/A Ability to expand Main Lib to South is limited As is seen, facilities are typically adequate in size, condition and suited to purpose for approximately 25-30 years. (a) Inventory and location. The Evergreen Branch was dedicated in 1989, and is located on Evergreen Way in the southern part of the City. While only 16 years old, it is at capacity. As annexation slowly pushes southward toward the urban growth boundaries,the Branch will become increasingly crowded. Space for expansion is available on City of Everett property to the south— the so-called Duplex property. Additional property for parking should be acquired on the north- west boundary on the Holly side. This should provide the space necessary for both building and parking. Expansion should happen within the short-term future. The Main Library underwent its third major renovation and expansion in 1991. This plan envisioned future expansion and development of a museum on the Elks' property to the south. A 1992 decision to abandon the Everett Center project had the additional impact of limiting the ability to expand the library to the south. However for the short term, aside from routine maintenance, Main Library space needs will are adequate for the next six years. See Figure 6. (b) Forecast for future needs. These facilities should meet expected demands on library services for the next six years. In the foreseeable future, library facilities will be needed in the Silver Lake area east of I-5. (c) Proposed location and/or expansion of future facilities. No new facilities are planned at this time. CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT 21