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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
August 2, 2006
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller. Those members present were Barbara Miller, Nancy
Hoium, Patricia Sowada, Lynette Thomson, Catherine Vesley, and Becky Loader.
Bruce Kelzenberg was absent; Tammera Ericson Diehm attended the meeting in his place.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2006, Board meeting as mailed.
Bill list dated 7/24/06, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they be paid.
The accounting was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. The new benches and bike racks have not been ordered.
2. Sculpture discussion was tabled.
3. An update on the Mady’s site was discussed. Becky and Marsha met with Mr. Brueggeman to discuss
possible plans for a development on the Mady’s site, which could possibly include a library. Bob Streeter has
suggested that an appraisal on the current library building and land should be obtained. The Board discussed
the cost involved in that, and who would be responsible for the fees.
4. The open house held on July 26 concerning the proposed Community Center was discussed. The Board felt
that the Library got a positive response from those in attendance.
5. An update on the proposed 2007 budget was presented. The first meeting with the City Manager and Finance
Director has taken place. Concerns about certain line item budget were discussed.
a. The wood cap on the exterior of the building needs to be addressed. Walt and Bill felt that this
project should be taken care of using general building fund money. Kevin Hanson, Public Works
Director is exploring alternatives for this repair item.
b. The renovation of the men's restroom on the main floor is still budgeted for 2006. Plans are
proceeding on that project.
c. The City Manager is concerned about renovating the desks in the lobby. Currently they are outdated
for computer usage.
6. The contract with Anoka County Library is progressing. The goal is to have the contract ready to go the City
Council in September.
7. The One Book Project experienced a slight delay because the titles chosen were difficult to obtain.
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New Business:
1. Staff update was provided.
a. The interviews for the Adult Services Librarian position were concluded. Second interviews will take
place on August 10th.
b. There will be 3 page vacancies this fall. Advertisements in the Focus and Northeaster have been
placed. Applications will be accepted until 4:45 p.m., August 16. Interviews will be scheduled after
that.
2. New LGA (Local Government Aid) figures from the Department of Revenue were discussed. According to
the latest figures, the City of Columbia Heights will be receiving an increase of $210,107 rather than the cut
that was originally announced.
3. The date and time for the volunteer recognition program has been set. Wednesday, August 23 2006, at 12:00
noon. Board members were polled on who would be available.
4. The Neighborhood Bridges program this summer was a great success. 22 registered for the program and 16
completed it. The Shareformance was well attended.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanine 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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