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Approved
5/6/2009
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
April 7, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Patricia Sowada, at 7:04 p.m. Members present were; Patricia
Sowada, Nancy Hoium, and Lynette Thomson. Also present: Becky Loader, Stacey Hendren and City Council
Representative Bruce Kelzenberg. Not present: Catherine Vesley.
The minutes of the March 3, 2009 Board meeting were approved as mailed.
The bill list dated 3/23/09 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
The bill list dated 4/13/09 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
It was moved, seconded and passed to consider the bill list dated 4/13/09A from the floor. The bill list dated
4/13/09A was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
The 2009 accounting dated 4/7/09 was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. The Library Board viewed the two titles donated in honor of Isabelle U. Trettel, mother of Board Member
Sowada. The Board appreciated the book plates.
2. The Board reviewed the revised 2009 budget. Changes to Maintenance of Effort are still in the
Legislature, and more changes are expected to Local Government Aid. The Library is being careful with
expenditures, as more cuts may need to be made.
3. The 2009 Anoka County Library budget impact was discussed. Long-term reductions have been made.
4. The new rug for the Children’s Department will be delivered and the old rug removed on April 8, 2009.
5. The paperwork for the Gates Grant was executed by Loader and former Chair Barbara Miller. The
application has been submitted and Loader is preparing for the next step in the grant process.
6. The Board discussed possible candidates for the vacant Board seat. Board members will call individuals
to request submission of an application.
7. Permanent staff is submitting dates for furlough and vacation time, and a schedule will be created. The
Board received the weekly green sheet noting observations made by staff in the first month of reduced
hours.
New Business:
1. The State and City annual reports have been submitted. The Board discussed accomplishments and
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strengths of the 80 anniversary year, 2008.
2. The Board reviewed the By-Laws of the Board of Trustees. It was moved, seconded and passed that the
regular meeting be changed from the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. to the first Wednesday of the
month at 6:30 p.m.
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It was moved, seconded and passed to change the wording of the Members section of the By-Laws to
The Board shall consist of six members: five appointed by the Columbia Heights City
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Council and one City Council Member as a liaison. Members shall be residents of
Columbia Heights and shall serve three-year terms.”
3. The Board appreciated receiving the Star Tribune article on budget cuts.
4. The Board reviewed the thank you letter sent to the Columbia Heights Lions Club, and noted how the
Lions Club has been generous in giving the Library copies of its published works.
5. The crossover statistics for February were reviewed.
Items from the Floor:
1. The Board was notified that former Chair Barbara Miller will receive an award for her service at the
April 13, 2009, City Council meeting
2. The Board read copies of letters concerning reduction of Library public service hours sent to City Council
members by the principal and students of Immaculate Conception School.
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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