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Approved
4-1-2008
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
March 11, 2008
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller at 6:56 p.m. Members present were Barbara Miller,
Lynette Thomson, Catherine Vesley and Nancy Hoium. Also present: Becky Loader, Stacey Hendren, and City
Council Representative Bruce Kelzenberg. Not present: Patricia Sowada.
The minutes of the February 12, 2008, Board meeting were approved as mailed.
The bill list dated 3/10/08 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
The accounting dated 3/11/08 was reviewed.
The Board discussed the City Council meeting of 3/10/08. Librarian positions have been reclassified.
Old Business:
1. An update was given on credit card acceptance. Once ACL has set up the interface with SIRSI, the
Library will be able to develop a credit card acceptance procedure. Bill Elrite, Finance Director has
assured Loader that this will be a simple process.
2. The Library has recently hired two new employees. Lynn Tollefson is the new Library Supervisor. She
comes to the Library with a corporate background and is very excited about working in a public library
setting. Lynn is catching on quickly after her first few training sessions.
Regina Jesse has been hired as the new Library Clerk. Regina has been a Library Page and will start her
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new position March 17.
The Board discussed United Way and Foundation Grants.
New Business:
1. The Board reviewed the 2007 City version of the annual report. The Board discussed the change in staff
as well as many staff having two start dates due to promotions. Loader noted the special note concerning
how the staff “stepped up to the plate” when staffing was short. The Board reviewed the data sheet and
noted that our gate count shows the CHPL is one of the busiest in the county.
Thomson asked for clarification that AV is audiovisual material like CDs, and DVDs.
Vesley commented on the impressive amount of nonfiction in the collection.
The State version of the annual report is in progress.
The Board was impressed by the report.
Thomson commented that it is good to see what the staff has done all year.
2. The Board reviewed the 2007 year-end circulation and crossover statistics. The Board noted the high gate
count, the circulation, and the increasing amount of cardholders in Columbia Heights. The largest cross-
over for CHPL is Minneapolis Public Library.
3. The Board reviewed the January circulation and crossover statistics.
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4. The tentative budget hearing in September has been removed from the calendar. If the Board has an issue
they would like to discuss with the City Council they can request to reschedule the meeting.
Items from the Floor:
1. “Heights Happenings” has many articles about the Library in the current issue and is looking great.
2. The Board received the new Library User Guides.
Discussion followed concerning architects and the City’s current building projects.
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The Board rescheduled the August meeting for Wednesday, August 6.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:34 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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