 The Bemidji City Council voted to approve a change order for over $112,000 to build out the basement of its Carnegie Library. The overall project will cost over $2 million, but with the change order the basement space can be built to house two tenants. Non-binding letters of intent were presented to the council from the Bemidji JC's and Great North Counseling Services who are both interested in relocating to the Carnegie. For city staff the recommendation was to build out the basement now rather than later. The entire Carnegie Restoration Project is expected to be completed by the end of this June. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.