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7A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018 Library: ‘We have to better utilize the space’ Tax: If passed, it would take effect in January Continued from Page 1A The mayor, a former librar- ian, has long been a champion of the library. Though she once pushed for constructing a new building, she supports plans to renovate. LaMear, who is not running for re-election this year, intends to continue advo- cating for the library when her term ends. A theme that came out of the Metz study was the com- munity’s desire for a “modern library.” It’s a term library staff say begs the question: What exactly is a modern library? A library with a new roof and updated electrical systems? A library with more computers? More books? Fewer books? For Jimmy Pearson, the library director, a modern library includes a building that is caught up on deferred main- tenance and with features the community has long desired, such as more light, meeting rooms and reading areas. A modern library also includes work areas that allow staff to do their jobs more efficiently, he said. For now, staff process books and keep up on day- to-day tasks in dark, cramped back rooms. The basement, filled with historic artifacts and documents, acts as a stor- age space, but could function Continued from Page 1A Colin Murphey/The Daily Astorian Jimmy Pearson, director of the Astoria Library, turns the lights on in the building. as more, Pearson said. The needs of the library and how libraries operate has changed, he added, and “in ways they weren’t able to fore- see 50 years ago. We have to better utilize the space and that’s what the architects have done.” John Goodenberger, a local preservationist and member of the library foundation who has been working to catalogue historic items in the library’s basement, is a fan of the ren- ovation proposals by Henne- bery Eddy. The library, designed by Ernest Brown and Ebba Wicks Brown, has a flexible interior, one that could be easily shifted around or redone to accommo- date the community’s chang- ing needs and desires. But the entire building, inside and out, still has distinct characteristics. “The plan the architects are proposing respects those char- acteristics,” Goodenberger said. For all involved with the new design scenarios, Wednes- day’s meeting is the big test. Grant: ‘Preference doesn’t mean to exclude’ Continued from Page 1A The Tourism and Arts Commission itself was split when evaluating the request from the trail alliance. Commissioners in favor saw the project as a year-round benefit to the tourism industry, which is trying to attract more visitors with interests in out- door sports. “It’s an investment in the future. I liken it to surf- ing. Twenty years ago, you just saw a few surfboards on cars. Now they are every- where, and we have multi- ple surf shops to support it,” Commissioner Greg Sweden- borg said. “That’s where bik- ing is going.” Some voted against the grant request after former City Attorney Tammy Herdener raised legal questions about whether lodging tax dollars, which come with restrictions, could be used to finance the trail project. There was debate about whether the trail system qual- ified as a tourism facility, which is defined by the state as “real property that has a useful life of 10 or more years” and substantially supports tourism. The trail alliance and the pri- vate landowner have a five- year agreement, which could raise questions, Herdener said. Others took issue with the fact that the project had no ties with the arts and was not based in Cannon Beach. While Weintraub recog- nizes the arts emphasis of the grant money, he said noth- ing in the ordinance precludes other tourism-based propos- als from being considered. He pointed to the Fat Bike Festi- val he pitched last year, which was also met with skepticism, but turned out to be successful when it debuted in April. “This is a Tourism and Arts Fund, and the city’s direc- tive is to give preference to arts,” Weintraub said. “But preference doesn’t mean to exclude.” Weintraub said he person- ally is in favor of expanding arts funding in Cannon Beach, but believes the city also needs to find ways to fund opportu- nities for “a broad array of vis- itor attractions.” The bike trail system near Klootchy Creek will still be built, Weintraub said, but per- haps not as quickly because of the loss of the grant money. If the city is not going to fund the trail project, then Weintraub wants city coun- cilors to use the $12,143 to improve trails and walkways in town. “The Northwest Trail Alli- ance is more than willing to provide advice and guidance in such a plan,” he said. Other lodging tax pro- posals across the state have spurred tension with the tour- ism industry. A Deschutes County judge in May ruled in favor of the Oregon Restau- rant & Lodging Association, which sued Bend for using money meant for tourism marketing for road repairs. Bend is appealing. The association’s support of Clatsop County’s tax pro- posal depends on whether the revenue is adequately spent on tourism promotion, said Jason Brandt, the associa- tion’s CEO. That will not be fully known until next year at the earliest. Brandt did, how- ever, call the proposal “counterintuitive.” “It doesn’t seem to be popular amongst the local lodging operators as far as we can tell,” he said. “What we’re seeing more of these days is an interest in raising taxes so that governments can get their hands on that 30 percent. It seems to me that the process might be some- what backwards, that they’re imposing the taxes for the minority money. The con- versation should be more focused on how to spend the majority.” After a public hearing Wednesday, commissioners will need to hold a second hearing before adopting the tax. If passed, it would take effect in January. If voters do not approve the November jail bond, commissioners would have the option of withdrawing the tax. “I don’t think you’re going to see much push- back,” Bergin said. “But if they do, hopefully com- missioners will do the right thing.” Butler: Owner recalls their instant connection Continued from Page 1A But what has kept the Sea- side native at Beach Books for the long haul is not just her love of literature, but also for the woman who hired her. Karen Emmerling, the owner of Beach Books, remembers having an instant connection with Butler, to the point where she trusted Butler to run the store alone on her first day. “Her math teacher, who is a good friend of mine, rec- ommended her,” Emmerling said. “And said that maybe she wasn’t all that good at math, but she was very responsible. I just trusted she was going to do it right.” Over the years, the rela- tionship slowly progressed from co-workers to friends, and then friends into family. The two joked about keep- ing sleeping bags upstairs for long days worked during the summer rush. Their conver- sations behind the counter are laced with laughs and inside jokes. One of Butler’s favor- ite memories was throwing Emmerling a surprise birth- day party in the store. “I had no idea that when I was in high school that I would be treated like a daughter,” Butler said. Since then, Emmerling has entrusted her with more responsibilities. For the past few years, she has sent But- ler to regional and national bookseller’s conventions and conferences to hone her skills and network with authors. One day, she could see passing the baton to Butler. “She knows books so well, and if she’s passion- ate about a book, you aren’t leaving without it,” Emmer- ling laughed. “She’s engag- ing and she’s going to make a great bookseller.” CLASSIFIEDINDEX classifieds NOTICES MARINE RENTALS Special Notices ............................. 104 Boats for Sale................................. 251 Public Notices ............................... 107 Boating Parts & Accessories ..... 254 Announcements .......................... 110 Boats Wanted ................................ 257 Boat Trailers ................................... 260 PERSONALS Marine Supplies & Equip. .......... 266 Lost & Found ................................. 181 Boat/RV Storage ........................... 269 Personals ........................................ 184 Fund-raisers ................................... 188 RVs & Trailers RVs & Travel Trailers ............ 301-307 AUTOMOTIVE Campers, Utility Trailers .... 310-313 Antiques/Classic Vehicles ......... 201 Automobiles .................................. 204 REAL ESTATE SUVs/Trucks .......................... 207-210 Open Houses ................................. 501 4WD .................................................. 213 For Sale ................................... 504-513 Vans .................................................. 216 Lots & Acreage .............................. 516 ATVs/Motorcycles ........................ 219 Income Property .......................... 519 Truck/Auto Parts .......................... 222 Manufactured Homes ................ 522 Detailing ......................................... 225 Commercial Property ................. 525 Tires & Wheels ............................... 228 Real Estate Wanted ..................... 531 Ap p -solu tely w e ha ve you covered Properties for Rent ............. 601-613 Rooms & Roommates................. 616 Commercial Rental ...................... 619 Vacation Rentals .......................... 622 Storage Space ............................... 628 Wanted to Rent ............................ 634 RV/Mobile Home Space ............ 637 PETS/LIVESTOCK Ca ll 800-781-3211 to su b scrib e 503-325-3211 or 800-781-3211 x1231 Email: classifieds@dailyastorian.com Web: www.dailyastorian.com HELP WANTED Help Wanted .................................. 651 APPLIANCES & EQUIP. 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