HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 4, 2002
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
March 4, 2002
The Library Board was introduced to Mindy Hicks, Library Clerk. A few minutes were taken for an informal session
getting to know each other. Mindy Hicks was excused at 6:45 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller at 6:50 p.m. Those present were Nancy Hoium, Catherine
Vesley, Barbara Miller, and Becky Loader.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the February 5, 2002, Board meeting as mailed
Bill list dated 3/11/02 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid.
The 2002 accounting was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. Three new pages have been hired, Ramon Gomez, Stephanie Bengston, and Jenna Stromquist. They are
being trained tonight. Testing is scheduled for March 19.
2. The impact of the State budget on Columbia Heights was reviewed. The amount of state aid lost is
significant and will require that any and all spending be carefully considered. The Board will be updated as
necessary.
3. The magazine storage room/newspaper project is about ½ completed. Shelving has been installed, discards
have been processed, and labeling is in progress.
4. There is no further update on the Schuh property at this time. An update on the Mady’s property was
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provided. Becky along with other City officials will be participating in a tour tomorrow, March 5 , of
properties in Shakopee and Savage in which public/private use combination buildings will be viewed. This
is the type of complex that is being explored for the current Mady’s site.
5. There is no Foundation update at this time.
New Business:
1. Crossover statistics were reviewed.
2. The article about “Understanding City Fund Balances” was reviewed and discussed.
3. “Establishing your City’s Image” article was reviewed.
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4. The Jamboree parade was discussed. A time line of upcoming events and commitments were reviewed. The
Board chose to not have an open house during National Library Week. There will be a City wide open house
held on May 22. The Board voted to participate in the parade and began discussing plans for a walking unit
with a support vehicle available. They would like to encourage all staff, and the Friends of the Library to
consider participating also.
5. Becky has been invited to participate as a guest speaker for the Anoka County Library Staff Day to be held
August 23, 2002.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 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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