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Approved
4/7/2010
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
March 3, 2010
The meeting was called to order by Chair Patricia Sowada, at 6:35 p.m. Members present were: Nancy Hoium,
Patricia Sowada, Barbara Tantanella, Lynette Thomson, and Catherine Vesley. Also present: Becky Loader,
Stacey Hendren and City Council Representative Bruce Kelzenberg.
The minutes of the February 3, 2010, Board meeting were approved as mailed.
The bill list dated 2/22/10 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
The bill list dated 3/8/10 was reviewed from the floor. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
The 2010 accounting dated 2/3/10 was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. A conditional offer has been made to a candidate to fill the Adult Services Librarian position. Loader will
make the final offer after references have been checked.
2. The Gates Grant computers have been ordered and are expected to arrive and be installed in the coming
month.
Two Old Business updates were presented from the floor.
3. In 2008, Minnesota voters gave a percentage of tax money to the arts. MELSA is administering the grant
money, and Loader is working with ACL to plan and present a variety of programs and purchase
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materials. The first Legacy Fund program at the Columbia Heights Public Library will be on March 27,
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a Lyric Arts Theatre workshop, and there is a Library crawl scheduled for June 5. Loader will continue
to notify the Board of upcoming programming using these funds.
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4. The 21 Century Community Learning grant will be supporting the Summer Teen Reading program as
well as providing reading records to all students. A goal of this grant is to improve reading and retention
in students.
New Business:
1. The crossover statistics for January were reviewed. The Board appreciates the work of Sherry Oaks,
ACL, in putting together these reports and for creating the year-end report that is used for completing the
annual report.
2. The Board discussed the legislative platform of MLA/MEMO. The Board noted that the Library budget
is currently in good condition due to being based solely on Levy and not Local Government Aid
3. The Board reviewed the statistics on Homework Helper and is pleased that the resource is available and
being used.
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4. The Board enjoyed the article featuring Loader’s and Nancy Soldatow’s comments on what patrons are
reading.
5. Loader is currently working with Anoka Ramsey Community College, Anoka County Libraries, District
11, District 13, St. Francis School District, Columbia Heights School district, and the Workforce Center
in applying for a stimulus grant from the Federal government. The grant is to provide broadband access
to public users. The Library’s proposal is for 5 laptops that would be used for computer classes, as well
as individual patron use in the Library. A printer with wireless capabilities and a projector are also
included. The Columbia Heights IS department is working with Loader to prepare quotes.
6. The Board recognized Barbara Carter, an active member of the Betsy-Tacy society and Library patron,
who sold several withdrawn library Betsy-Tacy books to support the Library’s book sale fund.
The Board recognized Steve Smith, Library patron, for his work staining, sealing and varnishing the
Boardroom table.
Items from the Floor:
1. Loader shared articles from June 2, 1982 and August 31, 1983 that had been donated by Kit Burgoyne,
Library Foundation Board member, and an article from the Columbia Heights Record from February 14,
1957 about Lucille Hawkins.
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2. Loader announced the upcoming Police department fundraiser for SACA on March 16.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 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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