Summary
While Library Square is owned by Salt Lake City, the Mayor and City Council offices are cognizant that the Library is sensitive to and has an interest in the uses of and any proposals to alter Library Square and adjacent public spaces. Thus, on occasion, Salt Lake City requests advice from the Salt Lake City Public Library Board of Directors on what is or is proposed to be permanently housed, built, sited, or located on Library Square grounds.
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A2 Request for Permanent Use on Library Square
While Library Square is owned by Salt Lake City, the Mayor and City Council offices are cognizant that the Library is sensitive to and has an interest in the uses of and any proposals to alter Library Square and adjacent public spaces. Thus, on occasion, Salt Lake City requests advice from the Salt Lake City Public Library Board of Directors on what is or is proposed to be permanently housed, built, sited, or located on Library Square grounds.
In order to be consistent in the advice the Board of Directors provides Salt Lake City, the Library adopts the following standards and principles as a basis for expressing in formal recommendations its philosophy and perspective regarding the use of Library Square for permanent installations.
The Library Board will look positively on proposals that:
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Are consistent with the Library Square Block Plan, adopted by the Salt Lake City Council, September 2002, which “values a lively open space that offers programming opportunities to attract a diverse range of visitors.”
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Adhere to the Library’s mission statement, which promotes “free and open access to information, materials and services to all members of the community to advance knowledge, foster creativity, encourage the exchange of ideas, build community, and enhance the quality of life.”
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Preserve Library Square as open space.
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Do not impede sightlines.
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Do not impede the private use of open space or festival use of Library Square.
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Relate to an individual or organization that has contributed directly to the Salt Lake City community.
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Promote the value of tolerance.
Upon receiving a request from Salt Lake City for advice on a request to place a permanent structure on Library Square, the Library Board will place the request on its next regularly scheduled meeting agenda to receive a briefing from the City and the requestor. At the following meeting, the Board will vote. Prior to voting the Board will ask any visitors in attendance if they wish to make a comment on the matter.
Approved by Board of Directors, May 2013