HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 6,2002
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
August 5, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller. Those present were Catherine Vesley, Patricia Sowada, Nancy
Hoium, Barbara Miller, David Holmgren and Becky Loader.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the July 2, 2002, Board meeting as mailed.
Bill list dated 8/12/02 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid.
The accounting was reviewed.
The CHASE aide payroll deduction has been posted. The CHASE accounting was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. The elevator was repaired after a power outage required a service call. The micro-processor was frozen and
replaced. This repair was covered by the service contract.
2. A 75th anniversary update was presented. The Board viewed the banner that will be on display on the
exterior of the building. The Board also reviewed the 75th anniversary sticker that will be applied to all
patrons using their Columbia Heights library card during the year 2003. A monthly calendar of dates and
events was distributed and reviewed. Dates for the proposed Open Houses were discussed. The kick-off
Open House will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 on Tuesday, December 3, 2002. This is a regular Board Meeting
night so a brief business meeting will take place at 6:30 that evening. Refreshments and preliminary plans
were discussed.
3. Budget update was presented. A meeting with the City Manager and Finance Director took place. There is
no feedback at this point. A joint City Council/Library Board Budget Meeting will follow the October
meeting.
4. Mady's site update was discussed. A concept document and space needs study have been forwarded to
Shaffer-Richardson by the City. Funding for the analysis is through a Livable Communities Grant.
5. The proposed upgrade to the ACS was discussed. Becky attended a demonstration of the client-server
platform being developed by SIRSI today.
New Business:
1. The November meeting must be re-scheduled due to elections. Possible dates were discussed. The meeting
will be held Monday, November 4,2002, at 7:00 p.m.
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2. Items to be discussed at the October meeting include the election of officers and the joint City
Council/Library Board meeting concerning the 2003 budget.
3. The health issues survey for Anoka County Health Department was distributed to the Board. Board
members were encouraged to take a few minutes to complete the form so that they can be submitted with
those collected from the general public.
4. Crossover statistics were reviewed.
5. Volunteer recognition luncheon dates were discussed. Marsha invited those Board members who can to
attend. The Board chose August 21,2002. David and Catherine were the only two members able to attend.
Recognition certificates were signed by Barb Miller to be distributed at the luncheon
6. The Library Board was asked to pose for a picture to be included in the slide show presentation being
prepared for Anoka County Staff Day.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 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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