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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
January 2, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller. Those members present were Barbara Miller, Catherine
Vesley, Patricia Sowada, Bruce Kelzenberg, Lynette Thomson and Becky Loader.
Nancy Hoium was absent.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the December 5, 2006, Board meeting as mailed.
Bill list dated 12/19/06, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they be paid.
Bill list dated 12/27/06, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they be paid.
Bill list dated 12/29/06, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they also be paid.
The 2006 accounting was reviewed
Bill list dated 1/7/07, of 2007 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they be paid.
The 2007 accounting was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. A site study update from the Activity Center Advisory Committee (ACAC) was discussed. Two possible
option designs for 3 different sites were reviewed. Discussions by this group continue.
2. The Board discussed contacting Council members about a new Library building, and funding options. After
much discussion it was decided to postpone any contact until after the joint meeting between the Foundation
Board and the Library Board scheduled for January 8, 2007.
3. The Board was reminded of the following policy changes effective January 2, 2007:
a. Rental videos/DVD’s are now checked out for a seven-day loan period.
b. There is no longer a grace period for overdue materials.
c. Courtesy notices to patrons who have elected email notification are distributed 3 days prior to the due
date.
4. The 2007 budget is approved.
5. Update on personnel vacancies was provided. Dan Marcou, evening supervisor, has resigned. Applications
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for the position closed on December 30. Interviews for applicants will be conducted the week of January 8.
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6. 2006 year-end expenditures were discussed. There are still several figures missing from the accounting sheet.
The report next month should be more accurate.
7. At the final City Council meeting of 2006 the following items were passed.
a. Anoka County Library contract.
b. Raises for the part-time Library employees.
c. Final 2007 budget.
New Business:
1. The closing of three Minneapolis Public Libraries was discussed.
2. Crossover use and monthly statistics for the months of August, September and October were reviewed.
3. The donation from Barbara Johnson was acknowledged.
4. The Board was updated on information about the “One Book, One County” program slated for February.
The book is The Children’s Blizzard. A poster and bookmarks are ready to go. There are book discussions
scheduled at 4 different branches. The Swedish Institute will be presenting two special presentations: “The
Immigrant Trunk” and “1870’s School Room”.
5. The Library has been named the beneficiary of another estate. The exact amount to be distributed is not
known at this time.
6. The donation policy will be reviewed at the next Library Board meeting.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 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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