HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 6,2001
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
March 6, 2001
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Nancy Hoium, Catherine
Vesley, Barbara Miller, Richard Hubbard, Julienne Wyckoff, and Becky Loader.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the February 6, 2001, meeting as mailed.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the February 7, 2001, City Council/Board work session as
mailed.
The bill list of February 26, 2001, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they be paid.
The bill list of March 12, 2001, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they also be paid.
The accounting was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. The Reciprocal Borrowing Compact Resolution was reviewed. The Resolution was offered. It was
moved, seconded and passed to approve the Reciprocal Borrowing Resolution as presented.
2. It was moved, seconded and passed to table the Capital Improvement Plan to a later date.
3. A report on the progress of the Automation Contract with Anoka County Library was presented. The
final copy will be sent to the City Attorney on March 7, and it will then be presented to the City Council
for approval.
4. The library has hired and started training new page, Alicia Cermak. There are currently still 2 page
positions unfilled.
5. Shari Alexon has tendered her resignation effective March 9, 2001. An advertisement was placed in the
newspaper to fill her position and 23 applications were received. Seven applicants will be tested and
then interviews will be conducted.
6. The City Council/Board work session of February 7 was discussed. There was an overall feeling that
the response from the City Council was supportive and positive. The possible impact of the Governor’s
proposed budget package was discussed.
7. Report on the Council work session of March 5 was presented. The Council talked about the work
session of February 7 and a possible site. Bobby Williams was invited to the April Library Board
Meeting to discuss fund raising. The Council discussed the Mady’s location at length. Various Council
Members chose assignments to approach the businesses in order to include them in the process and
determine their interest. The overall feeling was again positive that everyone wants to move forward.
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New Business:
1. The article by Karen Coyle was reviewed and discussed. The library keeps records on number of items,
but no specific records are kept.
2. The City version of the Annual Report was reviewed.
3. The impact of the Internet filtering law that becomes effective April 20 was discussed. We have no
filters at this time, although the Statute and policy are both posted. The County is exploring some
software that would comply. Incidents with out of state patrons who wished to sign up for the Internet
Browsers were discussed. Possible changes to the policy to allow one time complimentary use by such
patrons was discussed. The Board chose to make no changes to our policy at this time. The Board did
express a desire for some type of security system to be installed or established for problem patrons when
staff may be alone in the building.
4. As a direct result of the Technology Plan the library recently submitted, Columbia Heights is to receive
$1,979.00 in RLTA (Regional Library Telecommunications Aid) money for the 6-month period from
7/2000 to 12/2000. This money will be deposited into the fund balance after the MELSA trustees
approve it.
5. A change-over in the City LAN server took place on February 17.
6. Julienne Wyckoff reminded everyone to attend the first “Taste of Columbia Heights” to be held on
Sunday, M arch 25, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Murzyn Hall. Tickets will be $2.00/ sample of food.
She also listed the restaurants that will be participating.
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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