HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 2, 2002
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
July 2, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller. Those present were Catherine Vesley, Julienne Wyckoff,
Patricia Sowada, Nancy Hoium, Barbara Miller, David Holmgren and Becky Loader.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the June 4, 2002, Board meeting as mailed.
Bill list dated 6/24/02 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid.
Bill list dated 7/8/02 was also reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid.
The accounting was reviewed.
The first CHASE aide payroll deduction has been posted. The CHASE accounting was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. An update on 75th Anniversary plans was presented.
a. The banner has been ordered.
b. 75th Anniversary stickers to be placed on library cards have been ordered.
c. 112 pictures have been taken for a slide show and work is progressing on this PowerPoint
presentation.
2. A Jamboree Parade report was given. All members who participated felt that there was very positive
feedback from the public. The changed parade route may have contributed to the lower turnout rate. Plans
for a 75th anniversary entry for the parade next year were briefly discussed.
3. Information concerning the reductions in LDS staffing was reviewed and discussed. There is no new
information on how Federal funds and grant money will be administered.
4. The budget has been submitted to Finance in the format required. There is no update at this time.
5. A report on the new Internet procedure was provided. There have been 11 non-resident temporary cards
issued at this time.
6. The Mady's site was discussed. The city is contracting with Shaffer Robinson for a proposal and analysis of
a mixed-use facility. Bob Streetar, Community Development Director, will include the Library in the
planning process.
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New Business:
1. Plans for the ILS (Integrated Library System) are progressing. Columbia Heights has 5 "dumb" terminals
remaining to be replaced with PC's.
2. It was moved, seconded and passed to transfer $200.00 from line item 2171: General Supplies to line item
2010: Minor Office Equipment
3. Crossover statistics were reviewed.
4. Two maintenance items were discussed. The air conditioning unit was affected by a fluctuation in voltage.
Honeywell was called. The elevator has been out of service since June 21 st. There was a problem with the
hydraulics, and Schindler Elevator is working on correcting the problem.
5. One of the princesses from the 2002 Jamboree, Joy Hill, came in and offered to donate some Community
Service time to the library. She was asked to participate in several different library sponsored programs and
to help at the fundraiser in November at Barnes & Noble.
6. The painting to be done on the exterior of the building is in progress.
7. The condition of the lawn was discussed. Alternatives will be explored after the painting is completed to
"spruce up" the library's appearance.
8. The article that appeared on 6/24/02 in the Star Tribune concerning the Internet was reviewed.
9. The information about the search for a new Minneapolis Public Library Director that appeared in the Star
Tribune on July 2, 2002, was discussed.
10. Catherine Vesley requested that a Foundation brochure be assembled as soon as possible. The Foundation
Board will meet after the regular Library Board meeting on August 6th to accomplish this task.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 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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