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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
December 4, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller at 7:10 PM. Members present were Barbara Miller,
Patricia Sowada, and Nancy Hoium. Also present: Becky Loader, Stacey Hendren, and City Council
Representative Bruce Kelzenberg. Not present: Lynette Thomson, and Catherine Vesley.
The minutes of the November 6, 2007, Board meeting were approved as mailed.
The bill list dated 11/6/07-B, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
The bill list dated 12/10/07-A, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
The accounting dated December 4, 2007 was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. The proposed 2008 budget was discussed. The Truth in Taxation hearing took place on Monday,
December 3, 2008, with presentations given by the Library and Police Department concerning requested
staff increases. The City Council will be acting on the proposed budget at the December 10, 2007
Council meeting.
2. The Foundation Fundraiser was discussed. The Silent Auction raised around $1200, and around 100
people attended the film. Decreased numbers were credited to weather and conflicts with other events.
Discussion continued about the progress of the Capital Campaign.
3. Cindy McCleary, from BKV Group, will be making a presentation at the January Board meeting. She has
done work with libraries in the past and will be presenting options concerning creating a conceptual plan
for future building programs.
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4. December 17, 2007 will be the final ACAC meeting. Presently no decisions have been made and all
building options are still being considered.
New Business:
1. The October statistics were reviewed. Gate Count and Internet usage are continuing to break records,
though circulation is down on books. In November there will be a new statistic taken of number of
minutes used on the Internet. Board members were made aware that the library’s server crashed and
public Internet terminals were not available for 2 ½ days.
2. The Board received two news articles concerning Columbia Heights Building projects, and Anoka County
Libraries.
3. Board members discussed the Pat Jindra memorial donations and the letter received from Pat’s daughter.
The memorial money was used for the purchase of CD Books, which were enjoyed by Pat Jindra, and are
currently in high demand.
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4. The Columbia Heights Public Library is currently fully staffed. The Library is hoping to advertise for the
requested staff positions soon, and will be making changes to the location of materials and personnel in
2008.
Items from the Floor:
1. A request for transfer of funds was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the transfer be
made.
2. An article was passed around concerning Libraries that are growing out of their buildings.
3. Board members were made aware of two recent incidents where 7 juveniles were trespassed from the
library. After discussions by Becky Loader with Bill Roddy, acting Police Chief, and Lenny Austin,
acting Police Captain the decision was to start pressing charges for disorderly conduct as the situation
merits. Austin is willing to come and talk to Library Staff about their rights, safety and ways they can
diffuse problem situations.
Sowada questioned whether we limit the amount of students in the building. The Library does not want
to limit any access at this time.
Hoium questioned if other libraries are facing the same problems. This is a problem at many libraries in
the area.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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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