HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 4, 2007
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
September 4, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller at 7:08 PM. Members present were Barbara Miller,
Patricia Sowada, Lynette Thomson, Catherine Vesley, and Nancy Hoium. Also present: Becky Loader, Stacey
Hendren, and City Council Representative Bruce Kelzenberg.
The meeting opened with the introduction of Stacey Hendren, new Library Clerk-Typist II (Adult) to members of
the Board.
The minutes of the August 8, 2007, Board meeting were approved as mailed.
The bill list dated 6/17/07, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
The accounting dated September 4, 2007 was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. The proposed 2008 budget was discussed. The detail budget books are not yet available. Members
discussed the necessity to meet with the City Council in order to make the needs of the Library clear.
Nearly 1,000 hours of part-time help were eliminated in 2003. The Board supports the restoration of these
staff hours.
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2. Wednesday October 24 is the tentative budget hearing for the Library Board and the City Council.
3. Holiday Schedule reviewed. Board approved the changes as submitted.
4. Staffing update was given. New Pages are on the floor. 11 Library Supervisor applications are being
scored, interviews will take place next week, and hiring will be done soon.
5. The book sale cart began today and seems to be successful.
New Business:
1. The City has received the Certification of Minimum Local Support for 2008. The amount was certified at
2006 levels with no change due to decrease in tax capacity.
2. LGA certified amounts were reviewed.
3. Beutow Architects will be used for the design for the proposed Police and Fire Building
4. Use of the Nedegaard Building as a library facility was discussed. Concerns about staffing and
circulation were raised. Board will invite City Council Members individually to Library Board Meetings
to discuss library’s issues in 2008.
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5. Policy Reviews
a. Approved: Organization Borrowing
b. Approved: Photography & Videography
c. Approved: Unattended Children
6. Inaugural issue of Anoka County Friends Newsletter was distributed.
7. Fundraiser for Foundation: The Library Board will donate a basket.
8. Renewal of Museum Adventure Pass Program includes some new Museums.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Catherine Vesley
Secretary, 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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