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Approved
7/1/09
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
June 3, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Chair Patricia Sowada, at 6:32 p.m. Members present were; Nancy Hoium,
Patricia Sowada, Lynette Thomson and Catherine Vesley. Also present: Becky Loader, Stacey Hendren and City
Council Representative Bruce Kelzenberg.
The minutes of the May 6, 2009, Board meeting were approved as mailed.
The bill list dated 5/26/09 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
The 2009 accounting dated 6/3/09 was reviewed.
Old Business:
The 2010 Library proposed budget is due to the Finance Department on Monday, June 8. Loader needs
figures from various sources in order to complete the budget. Budget figures are based on the 2008 approved
budget plus the approved contract percentages.
1. The Board discussed tax base, City levy, and Local Government Aid, as well as how items are being
selected for add-back from 2009 cuts. Loader is looking at many options for lowering operating costs,
including an energy audit.
2. Loader has included Unique Management in the 2010 budget. Recommendations came from both Dakota
County and Rochester Libraries at the recent Directors Forum. Fees from Unique Management, and
Anoka County Library will be included in the budget once they are determined.
3. The revised language for Maintenance of Effort has passed the Legislature, and the Library has submitted
its current year certificate.
New Business:
1. Hoium offered the resolution to honor the graduating pages. It was seconded and passed that the
graduating pages be honored for their accomplishments.
2. Loader presented materials highlighting the upcoming fundraiser for Huset Park and Castle Heights. The
Board appreciated being notified of the events.
3. The Board reviewed the thank you to the Sister Cities for the Polish American Journal.
Items from the Floor:
1. The crossover statistics for April were reviewed.
2. The Board selected two titles to be purchase for the Library in honor of Kevin, son of Lynette Thomson.
3. The Board reviewed the framed Board pictures. Public Works will be hanging the photos in the lobby
above the arch.
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4. The Board questioned whether any applications had been received for the vacant Board position. Loader
is unaware that any progress has been made in the selection process, though applications have been
received.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:16 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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