HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 6, 2007
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
November 6, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller at 7:02 PM. Members present were Barbara Miller,
Patricia Sowada, Lynette Thomson, and Catherine Vesley and Nancy Hoium. Also present: Becky Loader, Stacey
Hendren, City Council Representative Bobby Williams and Library Foundation representative Tom Sherohman.
Not present: City Council Representative Bruce Kelzenberg.
The minutes of the October 2, 2007, Board meeting were approved as mailed.
The minutes of the October 24, 2007 Library Board/ City Council Budget Hearing were reviewed and
acknowledged.
The bill list dated 10/8/07, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
The bill list dated 10/22/07, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
The bill list dated 11/6/07-A, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
The accounting dated November 6, 2007 was reviewed.
Library Foundation Representative Tom Sherohman presented several items to the Board.
A donation of $5000 was made to the Foundation by Jerry Schwan from Minnesota Petroleum Service, a new
business in Columbia Heights. Discussion followed. Tom and Marlaine Szurek will be talking to businesses and
individuals that have given in the past. The Foundation will be making a push prior to the end of the year to take
advantage of the tax season.
Announcement was made that the Library is back into one of the proposed plans for the new Community/ public
safety center. Much discussion followed.
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Committee is trying to find alternatives to taxes to raise money
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Sherohman asks that thanks be made to Council members for having the Library put back into
plans.
Brochures for Library Foundation Fundraiser were handed out.
Loader presented a few of the items that will appear at the silent auction.
It was clarified that all proceeds from the fundraiser go to the Capital Campaign.
Lynette Thomson presented article written by Lori Pabst about Columbia Heights, and asking for stories about
Columbia Heights
Old Business:
1. The proposed 2008 budget was discussed. The Finance Director presented the budget for all
departments at the recent council budget session. The Library Board recommendation for staffing was
made. A public hearing will take place in December and the budget will be approved at the December
City Council meeting.
2. The results of the YMCA study were given. Discussion followed concerning the proposed scenarios for
the community center and the types of bonds that the city is considering.
3. The Rules for Library Use are now displayed throughout the Library.
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4. The 2007 revenue through September 30, 2007 was discussed. Loader presented the current balances as
well as the expected income.
5. The Board received the 2008 meeting dates that have been revised due to scheduling conflicts.
New Business:
1. The September statistics were reviewed.
2. An article “Capital Campaign” was discussed. Board members like the idea of going green with new
library projects.
3. Tax data for Columbia Heights was discussed.
4. An article from the Star Tribune, on the use of the library by seniors and teens was discussed. The issues
mentioned in the article were found very relevant to the Columbia Heights Public Library.
5. The Library now has a permit for its Museum Adventure Pass sign.
Items from the Floor:
1. An article from the Northeaster by Gail Olson was presented. It included information on building
projects and sites in Columbia Heights.
2. A request for transfer of funds was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the transfer be
made.
Discussion followed concerning the Community Center proposals, and the ACAC’s upcoming recommendation,
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacey R. Hendren
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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