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2	"Why do we need a..." Why do we need a larger library?
3	"Since 1988 village population has..." Since 1988 village population has more than doubled Townships combined populations grew to 8790 in 2006 and are anticipating substantial growth in years ahead Current library has 4500 sq feet – State standards recommend 16,000 sq feet are needed for our service area
4	"Parking is limited" Parking is limited
5	"Collections space is limited" Collections space is limited
6	"Overflowing collections" Overflowing collections
7	"Limited Seating Space" Limited Seating Space
8	"Children’s Reading Area" Children’s Reading Area
9	"Narrow Aisles & Limited Computer..." Narrow Aisles & Limited Computer space
10	"Structural concerns" Structural concerns
11	"Storage Space" Storage Space
12	"Limited office space" Limited office space
13	"What alternatives have been considered" What alternatives have been considered?
14	"Expand current structure" Expand current structure
15	"Purchase a site and build..." Purchase a site and build a new library
16	"Purchase/renovate an existing building" Purchase/renovate an existing building
17	"What is the best choice" What is the best choice?
18	"Site requirements" Site requirements Accommodate a one-story building Parking requirements Meet state recommended standards Future expansion opportunity Utilities and services already in place Centralized location
19	"St" St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 515 North Main Street * Holmen
20	"Location" Location Square feet ADA compliance Existing utilities Future expansion Parking
21	"$" $2 million purchase price set by Diocese of LaCrosse Funded by taxpayers The Friends of the Holmen Area Library will raise funds for building conversion, including improvements, renovations and furnishings
22	"What’s included in $" What’s included in $2 million purchase price?
23	"Main church building and accompanying..." Main church building and accompanying land Paved parking lots Existing landscaping On site utilitie
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27	"What are we being" What are we being asked to do? VOTE YES!!!!
28	"April 3" April 3, 2007 Referendum question Are you in favor of the (municipality) paying a portion of the $2,000,000 purchase price of the St. Elizabeth Church property located at 515 N Main Street in Holmen, for the purpose of relocating the Holmen Area Library from its current location, provided that the cost to the (municipality) does not exceed ($$$) plus expenses, and the remaining cost is paid by the (other two municipalities) in proportion to their respective 2006 equalized valuations?
29	"How will cost be shared" How will cost be shared? Equalized Valuation Shared funding ensures shared governance
30	"Operating Costs" Operating Costs Maintenance and operation costs determined by municipalities Lease payment from county library will help offset maintenance and operation costs
31	"How will the referendum affect..." How will the referendum affect the taxes of residents?
32	"Individual Tax Impact" Individual Tax Impact Based upon 15 year bond at 6% $200,000 home Additional $3/month
33	"Who’s been working on this" Who’s been working on this? Friends of the Holmen Area Library Village of Holmen Board Town of Onalaska Board Town of Holland Board
34	"YES!!!!" YES!!!! YES!!!! April 3, 2007 YES!!!! YES!!!!