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Approved
6/2/2010
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
May 5, 2010
The meeting was called to order by Chair Patricia Sowada, at 6:30 p.m. Members present were: Patricia Sowada,
Barbara Tantanella, Lynette Thomson, and Catherine Vesley. Also present: Becky Loader, and City Council
Representative Bruce Kelzenberg. Not present: Nancy Hoium, and Stacey Hendren.
Renee Dougherty, Adult Services Librarian, was introduced to the Library Board. A brief resume of Renee’s
qualifications and background were given. Library Board members were also introduced. Board members gave
background information on themselves.
The minutes of the April 7, 2010, Board meeting were approved as mailed.
The bill list dated 4/26/10 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
The bill list dated 5/10/10 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
The 2010 accounting dated 5/5/10 was reviewed.
Old Business:
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1. There has been a delay on the installation of the table for the new Gates computers. May 23 is the target
date for delivery and installation.
New Business:
1. The crossover statistics for March were reviewed. It was noted that the gate count is up, and magazine
usage is down.
2. The Board discussed the cost of refunds on paid-for materials.
Motion: To no longer refund cost of paid-for materials that have been found by patrons. To be effective
on/after May 1, 2010. The motion was seconded and passed.
3. The Board discussed the current checkout limits on CDs and magazines.
Motion: To remove the limits on CDs and magazines for patron circulation. The motion was seconded
and passed.
4. The Coordination of Operations Plan (COOP) prioritizations documentation was reviewed by the Board.
The plan for the Library is complete and the Civil Defense Director will compile the plans for all the
departments to be approved by the City Council.
5. The resignation of Suzanne Miller, State Librarian, was discussed. There is a possibility that the library
will have to report to the state 4 times a year instead of once.
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6. The Jamboree parade will take place Friday, June 25. Board members will participate and are currently
planning to set up 3 tents with water available for parade goers.
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7. Staff Day is scheduled for August 27, and the Board was asked to pay the part-time professional
personnel who attend.
Motion: To pay part-time professional staff who attend Staff Day. The motion was seconded and passed.
Items from the floor:
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1. Saturday, June 5, Anoka County Libraries and the Columbia Heights Public Library will be hosting a
Library Crawl. All buildings will have musical acts and artists.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Catherine Vesley
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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