HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 4, 2003
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
November 4, 2003
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller, at 7:00 p.rn. Those members present were Barbara Miller,
Catherine Vesley, Patricia Sowada, Julienne Wyckoff, Audrey Hyatt, and Becky Loader.
Board member, Nancy Hoium was not in attendance.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the September 29,2003, Board meeting as mailed.
The meeting notes from the City Council/Library Board Budget Meeting were reviewed.
Bill list dated 10/13/03 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid.
Bill list dated 10/27/03 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid.
Bill list dated 11/1 0/03 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they also be paid.
The accounting was reviewed.
New Library Boardmember, Audrey Hyatt, was introduced. Audrey gave a little background about herself and was
weleomed by everyone.
Old Business:
1. NEI proposed development update was discussed. The article from the 10/13/03 edition of the St. Paul
Pioneer Press was reviewed. Possibilities are being explored and all individuals with a stake in the
development have asked to be included and updated on any further plans as they occur.
2. The Local Government Aid table provided by the League of Cities was reviewed.
3. Personnel update was provided. Applications for page positions are still being accepted. After applications
are processed interviews will be conducted. The library clerk will be on family/medical leave shortly; the
position will be evaluated as necessary.
4. Plans for the "It's Our Birthday" celebration on December 3 were reviewed and discussed. Board members
who will be available that day are: Pat Sowada noon to 4:00, Catherine Vesley noon to 5:00, Barb Miller 5:30
to 7:00, Audrey Hyatt 5:00 to 7:00. Mayor Julienne Wyckoff will cut the cake at 12:30 that day and will
participate the entire time.
5. 2004 proposed budget update was provided. The 2004 budget is not approved at this time. 2003 year-end
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projections document was distributed and reviewed.
New Business:
1. The proposed 2004 holiday and closed day schedule was reviewed. The Anoka County Library holiday and
closed day schedule was reviewed. The County is closing 3 additional Saturdays during the summer next
year. To be consistent with the County it was moved, seconded, and passed to add the following closed days
in 2004 to the Columbia Heights Public Library schedule: Saturday, May 29; Saturday. July 3; and Saturday,
September 4. It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the Holiday Closed day schedule as amended.
2. Crossover statistics for August and September were reviewed. An explanation of these statistics was
provided for the new Board member.
3. Thank you letter to Marcella O'Malley for the donation on behalf of Sheila Dudziak was reviewed.
4. The newly commissioned Foundation Board met on October 22,2003. Election of officers was held with the
following results:
President, Tom Sherohman
Vice-President, Don Vesley
Treasurer, Sharon Shedlov
Secretary, MaryAnn Herringer
Fundraising, Marlaine Szurek
The new members are very excited and enthusiastic about their roles. The next meeting is scheduled for
November 19,2003, at 1:00 p.rn.
5. Part-time raises for 2004 were discussed. No contracts have been settled for 2004 and there are no projected
raises for 2004.
6. The updated Library Board member list was distributed. Mayor Julienne Wyckoff requested that e-mail
addresses be included. The information will be further updated and redistributed next month.
7. Franklin Library article that appeared in the Star/Tribune was discussed.
8. Information about a new 3M product for Public Access Management was reviewed. This product could
possibly be compatible with the new CIP A (Child Internet Protection Act) requirements.
9. A brochure containing local company ads and pictures of the "50-year history of the Columbia Heights Fire
Department, 1907 - 1957" was shared with the Board.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 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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