HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 1, 2003
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
July 1,2003
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller at 7:07 p.rn. Those members present were Barbara Miller,
Nancy Hoium, Catherine Vesley, and Becky Loader.
Board members, David Holmgren, Patricia Sowada, and Councilmember Julienne Wyckoff were not in attendance.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the June 3, 2003, Board meeting as mailed.
Bill list dated 6/30/03 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid.
The accounting was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. Proposed 2004 budget was discussed. At Council work session Marsha represented Library's 2004
proposal. Council agreed to give direction to staff of the probable increase of levy to 60% of reduced LGA
as allowed by legislation. Discussion on wage freeze, some movement in benefits, no cost of living etc. was
held. Barb reported on communication with Marsha on meeting. Some cuts have been restored.
2. Parade report was presented. 10 people participated in the parade including a number of enthusiastic young
people. It was a gorgeous evening and a nice route.
3. Policy review continues. The following policies were reviewed:
a. Bulletin Boards
b. Internet
c. Telephone look up
d. Money/cash drawers
e. Replacement of lost/damaged items
f. Use of personal electrical and communications equipment
g. Unattended children
It was moved, seconded, and passed to adopt all the above policies as presented.
4. The certificates for the Patrons of the Month for July were signed. This month former Library Board
Members are being honored.
5. Staff day at the County is scheduled for August 22. This is the first time Columbia Heights staff has been
invited to participate. A request to close the Library has been submitted to the City Manager. Program
usually consists of a Keynote speaker, breakout sessions on a variety of topics, state of the Library. The
Board was very enthusiastic about the staff participating.
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New Business:
1. ID badges have been distributed to staff. City policy requires that ID badges be worn while working. The
library will comply with this policy effective today, July 1,2003.
2. Crossover statistics were reviewed.
3. MLA survey results were discussed. Users with no card constitute a very large percentage. The Board feels
strongly that all users of services should have a card.
4. The Supreme Court decision concerning "filtering" was discussed. MELSA is gathering data on the subject
and the Board will be updated as necessary.
5. The tour of the Library for the Lomianki guests was discussed. All six visitors were very gracious. The
Board was pleased with the response and the guests were delighted with the gifts that they received from the
Board.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.rn.
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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