The city wants to enter into a partnership with a developer to bring a larger library, multifamily housing and childcare to downtown Blaine. Wednesday, July 8, is the submission deadline for the city’s request for proposals for city-owned property along 3rd Street. Here’s a look at what officials desire, drawing on city of Blaine documents, information from the Blaine Public Library and an interview with Mike Harmon, Blaine’s city manager.