HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 3, 2009
Approved
3/3/09
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
February 3, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller at 7:02 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 January 6, 2009 Board meeting were approved as mailed.
The interim bill list dated 1/28/09 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
It was moved and passed to consider the bill list dated 2/9/09 from the floor. The bill list dated 2/9/09 was
reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
The 2008 accounting dated 2/3/09 was reviewed.
The 2009 accounting dated 2/3/09 was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. Loader presented the Minnesota Library Funding Committee Recommendations for changes to
Maintenance of Effort.
The Board discussed possible government monies and the need for grants to support operating expenses, not just
programming. It was noted that the Library received such grants in 1965 to build the adult reading room addition.
2. The Board received documentation of the Estimated 2009 and 2010 cuts to LGA and MVHC according to
the Governor’s Budget Proposal. It was noted that the 2009 cut for Columbia Heights is lower than first
expected and that these numbers are based on a proposal and have not been adopted.
The City Council work session on 2/2/09 was discussed. The City Manager, Walt Fehst, presented
proposed cuts as recommended by the division heads. The Library is looking at a cut of approximately
11% of the previously approved 2009 budget. Permanent staff will be required to take a 2 week unpaid
furlough, and use all vacation time accrued in 2009. These recommendations still need to be approved by
all unions and a resolution needs to be adopted by the City Council.
3. Betsy Bush, Library Page, has turned in her resignation. The position will not be filled at this time.
New Business:
1. The crossover statistics for December were reviewed.
Items from the Floor:
1. The Board acknowledged the passing away of Isabelle U. Trettel, mother of Patricia Sowada, and plans of
purchasing a book for the Library in her honor.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
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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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