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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
April 2, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller at 7:05 p.m. Those present were Catherine Vesley, Julienne
Wyckoff, Patricia Sowada, Barbara Miller, and Becky Loader.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the March 4, 2002, Board meeting as mailed.
Bill list dated 3/25/02 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid.
Bill list dated 4/11/02 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they also be paid.
The accounting was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. The State budget and the impact it will have on State libraries was discussed.
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2. Plans for the 75 Anniversary celebration of the library were started. December of 2003 is the 75 year of
library services in Columbia Heights. Possible ideas were discussed and a rough draft will be available at
the next meeting for further discussion.
3.
Three new pages: Stephanie Bengtson, Ramon Gomez, and Jenna Stromquist, have all passed their tests and
are working regular shifts. The library is currently at full staff.
4.
An offer has been extended for the Library Aide position to Cristy Tombarge. She will begin training on
Monday, April 8.
5.
Board Appointments to fill current vacancies are to be conducted by the City Council during the month of
April.
6.
A reminder of the fundraiser to be held at the Heights Theatre on Sunday, April 21, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. was
noted. The cost is $12.00/person and tickets will be sold only at the door. If Board members have questions
they should contact Marsha Tubbs.
7.
The Board was asked to attend the City Council meeting of April 8, 2002, to accept the Proclamation for
National Library Week from the Mayor.
8.
Board members were asked if they would be available to attend the City wide Open House to be held at
Public Works on May 22, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
9.
The Jamboree parade will be held on June 28. The Board was encouraged to think about ideas for the
Library entry. The parade route will be different this year due to the construction that will be taking place on
Central Ave.
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New Business:
1. Internet Policy form changes were reviewed. The Board would like to post an additional simplified
procedure sheet to be available at each Internet station. It was moved, seconded, and passed to accept the
Library Internet Policy as presented.
2. The 2001 State Annual Report was reviewed. It was noted that the printed form of this document does
contain some errors, but the report that was filed on line is complete and correct.
3. A report on a tour of the multi-use developments in Shakopee and Savage was presented. Facilities designed
by Dunbar and Associates were toured in the above two cities. These developments contain School,
Governmental, and Commercial space on the ground level with Market Rate senior housing on the above
levels. This type of multi-use facility is being considered for the Mady’s lot in Columbia Heights.
4. The February/March Director’s Report from Anoka County Library was reviewed. Special attention was
given to the information concerning the automation vendor. There has been a major break in the
communications line in Blaine this week. Qwest lines are the problem and a solution is being pursued.
5. The current Board member list along with reappointment dates was distributed.
6. The Board was alerted to the possibility of 3 items concerning the City Charter that may be on the ballot this
fall.
7. A report on the Friends meeting was provided. The Friends annual book sale will be held on May 16, with
the pre-sale from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on May 15. This year the Friends have made a change; there will be no
pre-buying allowed.
8. Rita Norberg is pursuing a donation of Cohians from the estate of a former Columbia Heights teacher.
9. Summer Reading Club buttons and bookmarks were distributed to the Board.
10. Ideas for Staff Recognition for the library staff from the Board were discussed.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 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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