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Approved
1/6/2009
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
December 2, 2008
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller at 7:05 p.m. Members present were, Barbara Miller,
Catherine Vesley, Patricia Sowada, Nancy Hoium, and Lynette Thomson. Also present: Becky Loader, Stacey
Hendren and City Council Representative Bruce Kelzenberg.
The minutes of the November 6, 2008, Board meeting were approved as mailed
The bill list dated 12/8/08 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
The bill list dated 12/8/08A was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
The accounting dated 11/6/08 was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. The Board received the approved 2009 Library Board meeting dates
2. The Board discussed the 2009 proposed budget update and the budget hearing on December 1, 2008. At
this time there have been no changes made to the budget, and the budget will be finalized by the City
Council at the December 8, 2008 Council meeting.
3. The free Internet connection provided by Comcast has been installed, and the City IS Department is
preparing to run the public Internet system.
The ILS charges for the year will also be at a lower rate than previous years.
Loader is also negotiating with the IS Department on how to approach public problems that need
immediate attention.
4. Applications have been received and scored for the Adult Services Librarian. Interviews will take place
December 9, 2008, and Loader hopes to have the new staff member training as soon as possible.
Thomson asked where most applicants found out about the position.
Loader stated that the online job notices brought in the most candidates.
5. The Library Board appreciated the reminder for the Open house, and thanked Sowada for the donation of
the Red Wagon to be given away in a prize drawing.
6. The Honeywell contract is currently being negotiated. The current contract may be divided into 6
contracts; one for each building, and Honeywell is looking at ways to better bill and track expenses for
buildings. The new contract cost will be higher than budgeted so the City is looking at other options for
maintenance and replacement, as well as budgeting options to cover the unexpected costs.
7. The annual Library Foundation Fundraiser that will take place December 7, 2008 was discussed. There
have been many wonderful baskets donated.
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8. The new shelving for holds should be delivered soon. The emergency door replacement will be
postponed to the next budget year due to recent expenses for electrical repairs.
New Business:
1. The contract between the Columbia Heights Public Library and the Anoka County Libraries is currently
being amended due to the recent changes in the ILS. Loader will still participate in any decision making
concerning the ACL computer systems that may effect CHPL.
The Board discussed the contract, the continuation of no delivery charges, and the possibility of ordering
books through Anoka County Libraries.
2. The Board reviewed the October crossover statistics.
Items from the Floor:
1. Vesley noted a recent article concerning a large donation to the Springbrook Nature Center by Earl
Bakken. The Board discussed the desire for a new library building and how they can reach out to people
like Bakken for support.
2. The Board approved a transfer from line item 2189 to line item 2185.
3. The Board received a copy of the Minnesota Library Association Legislative Platform. MLA is
supporting changes to the Maintenance of Effort requirements in the State Statutes.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 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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