HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 5, 2005
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
April 5, 2005
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair, Patricia Sowada. Those members present were Nancy Hoium, Bruce
Kelzenberg, Patricia Sowada, Catherine Vesley, and Becky Loader.
Barbara Miller was not at the meeting.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the March 1,2005, Board meeting as mailed.
Bill list dated 3/14/05 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they be paid.
The accounting was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. Retreat with Foundation Board will be held 9/10/05. The Foundation Board is exploring options for a
location to hold the retreat. The Library Board will be updated when a location has been chosen.
2. Follow-up on the replacement of the stair treads to the lower level. The treads have been ordered; the
installation will take I day. The fees will be paid out of the general fund.
3. ILS update:
a. The Board reviewed the March edition of the AnoKat newsletter.
b. Staff training begins the week of March 4. The test server used for training will contain our own
data.
c. National Library Week, April 10 - 16, there will be a break in the training schedule for that week.
New Business:
I. The goals and action plan documents were reviewed. This project was a goal determined by the City
Council/staff session with Don Salverda.
a. 5 yr. Capital assets plan was reviewed and prioritized.
b. Revenue enhancement was discussed.
2. Article from Minnesota Cities concerning Municipal Broadband services was reviewed.
3. A donation of $300.00 from the Midwest Bookhunters was discussed. Thank you letter sent was reviewed.
4. Article in the March 24, Northeaster about the Polish Library was reviewed.
5. The National Library Week Proclamation will be presented at the April II th City Council Meeting at 7: 00
p.rn. Catherine Vesley and Patricia Sowada have volunteered to attend and accept the document from the
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Mayor.
6. The Board was polled on whether to participate in the Heights Jamboree Parade this year. Everyone voted to
participate. The parade will be held on Friday, June 24. Becky will return the postcard to be included in the
line up to Wally Locagz. A sign-up sheet will be posted for staff. Catherine Vesley volunteered the use of
her vehicle again and Pat Sowada will provide the water.
7. The Board was advised of the appointment of Lynette Thomson to the Library Board effective March 28.
Ms. Thomson was not available for this meeting. She will be introduced at the May 3, meeting.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 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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