HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 8, 2007
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
May 8, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller. Those members present were Barbara Miller, Patricia
Sowada, Bruce Kelzenberg, Lynette Thomson and Becky Loader.
Catherine Vesley and Nancy Hoium were absent.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the April 3, 2007, Board meeting as mailed.
Bill list dated 5/14/07, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they be paid.
Bill list dated 5/14/07 II, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they also be paid.
The accounting was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. Update on the Jamboree parade. Marsha and Dana are busy planning a “jazzier” parade entry for this year.
Information about summer programming in the Children’s Department was distributed to the Board.
2. Work session of 4/30 with the City Council was discussed. The overall conclusion was that the meeting was
very positive, and the Board will follow-up with the Mayor and City Manager on a regular basis.
3. Policy reviews:
a. The Board reviewed the Meeting Room/Facility Use policy and responsibility form. The changes to
the previous policy were highlighted. After some discussion it was moved, seconded and passed to
accept the Facility Use Policy as presented.
b. The Public Behavior Policy was reviewed briefly. It was moved, and seconded and passed to table
this policy to the June meeting.
New Business:
1. It was moved, seconded, and passed to transfer $200.00 from line item 2000: Office Supplies to line item
2025: ILS supplies.
2. Anoka County Library Staff Day is scheduled for August 24. It was moved, seconded and passed to approve
paid time for the part-time Library Supervisors if they wish to attend.
3. The budget is in the process of being prepared for 2008. The directive from the City Manager is to prepare a
“hold the line” budget. No labor contracts have been settled for 2008. The first draft is due in June.
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4. The ACL strategic planning meeting attended by Chair, Barbara Miller was discussed. Barb provided an
overview of the many items that were suggested for discussion by the general public who attended the
meeting.
5. The date has been set for the Volunteer Recognition Program for the end of the summer. It will be held on
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August 23 at 11:00 a.m.
6. The Board was informed of the Van Pilsum family listing the Library Foundation as recipient of memorials
donated in honor of Shirley Van Pilsum.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 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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