HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 5, 2000COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
September 5, 2000
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller at 7:05 p.m. Those present were: Patricia Sowada, Barbara Miller,
Nancy Hoium, Catherine Vesley, Richard Hubbard, John Hunter, and Becky Loader.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the August 1st, 2000, meeting as mailed.
The August 14, 2000 II, bill list was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid.
The August 28, 2000, bill list was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid.
The September 11, 2000, bill list was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they also be paid.
The accounting was reviewed.
The CHASE bill list and accounting was reviewed by the Board.
Old Business:
1.Flowers were sent to the Rum River grand opening celebration by the Board.
2.New video shelves have been installed. The shelves are very attractive and make retrieval of videos much simpler,
as they can now be kept in numerical order. A substantial savings was obtained by factory direct ordering.
3.The Internet browsers have been installed. Statistics are being kept for inclusion in the annual report to the State.
There have been no incidents to this point.
4.Page schedule update was presented. We are currently at half staff, with only 2 pages per session working.
Alternative scheduling, recruitment advertising, and work shifts are being explored.
5.A budget update was presented. John Hunter reported that the proposed levy for Columbia Heights will be certified
by the Council at the next City Council meeting. The Council is proposing a 10% increase, this can be lowered after
certification. John reported that among other communities the increases range from 29% at the high end down to
4% to 5%. At this time the proposed 2001 budget for the library has not been reduced. The Library Board will meet
with the City Council on October 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the 2001 proposed budget. A brief Board meeting is
scheduled for that same evening at 6:30 p.m.
6.Reports on summer program statistics from Marsha Tubbs were reviewed by the Board. All programs were well
attended and very successful. Pictures from the Harry Potter party were shared with the Board. Libra reading club
and circulation statistics were discussed.
7.A report on the status of the Foundation Fund was tabled for a future Board meeting.
8.Negatives from the parade were made available to the Board for reprints.
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New Business:
1.The November Board Meeting date has to be changed due to National Elections. The November meeting will be
on Wednesday, November 1, 2000 at 7:00 p.m.
2.The Columbia Heights Public Library Holiday and Closed schedule for 2001 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded,
and passed to approve the schedule as presented.
3.New drafts and interpretations from ALA were discussed. These documents are a part of our Policy Manual, they
will be monitored and discussed again. The Board discussed what measures could be taken by the library to
accommodate the patrons we have whose primary language is not English . Among the possibilities were foreign
language newspapers, magazines, or videos. Research would have to be done to determine what language you might
need.
4.Crossover statistics for June were reviewed.
5.Crossover statistics for July were reviewed.
6.Items for the City Auction from the library were shared with the Board. The City Auction will be Saturday,
September 9.
7.Graffiti in the men’s restroom was reported by a patron. A police report was filed and photographs were taken.
8.Becky participated in the Commuter Train demo on August 10. Participants rode from Fridley to downtown
Minneapolis and back. This is proposed commuter transportation that would run from St. Cloud to the Mall of
America. It is European/East Coast type of transportation.
9.Open houses were attended by Library staff at the three public elementary schools on August 31. The response to
the library was overwhelming and very positive.
10.Article from the Focus newspaper from the week of 8/31/00 by Robert Buboltz was shared with the Board.
11.The Board requested an update from John Hunter concerning what the City Council has been doing. The Council
is exploring ways to entice new businesses into locating here, and “spiffing up” some the buildings in the City. The
Gateway project is progressing. The marble to complete the structure should be coming in soon.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanine M. Schmidt Secretary to the Library Board of Trustees.
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment
or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow
individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights’ services, programs, and activities.
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