HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 6, 2011
Approved
5/4/11
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
April 6, 2011
The meeting was called to order by Chair Patricia Sowada, at 6:31 p.m. Members present were: Nancy Hoium,
Patricia Sowada, Barbara Tantanella, and Catherine Vesley. Also present: City Council Representative Tami
Diehm, Becky Loader, and Stacey Hendren.
The minutes of the March 2, 2011 Board meeting were approved as mailed.
The bill list dated 3/14/11 of 2011 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the bills be paid.
The bill list dated 3/28/11 of 2011 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the bills be paid.
The bill list dated 4/11/11 of 2011 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the bills be paid.
The 2011 accounting dated 4/6/11 was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. The Winter Jackets program was a success. Columbia Heights Library had a large response that was
second only to North Central in Anoka County. The Board noted the statistics from previous years.
2. Loader continues to pursue quotes for the safety recommendations made by Sergeant Markham. The
Board discussed the upgrades to the Library and City Hall as well as building plans for the next 10 years.
3. The Board was pleased to hear of the success of the “Love Your Library” project sponsored by the
Friends of the Library. Vesley recommended a matching grant for next year’s program.
New Business:
1. The top reference question last month was “Who are the men from the 1930’s basketball team pictured in
the paper?” Thanks to Dortha Christopherson Trench, whose father was in the picture, the Library was
able to supply all the names. The Board was very pleased.
2. The state version of the annual report was given to the Board. It has been submitted and accepted.
3. Maintenance of Effort is being reviewed by the legislature. The Board discussed PERA, the legislature
and the upcoming changes. Loader will be keeping track as the budget process is begun.
4. Crossover statistics for February were reviewed by the Board.
5. Lynette Thomson chose to resign from the Board for family reasons effective March 31, 2011. On April
11, 2011, Steve Smith will be appointed by the City Council. Smith has been involved in the community
and the library for many years. Smith has experience in building programs, fundraising, and will attend
the May meeting.
6. Progress with Unique Management continues to move slowly.
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Items from the Floor:
1. National Library Week begins on April 11, 2011. A proclamation will be presented at the City Council
meeting that evening and Board members are encouraged to attend.
2. The Library Foundation is supporting a fundraiser in conjunction with Linder’s Greenhouses. May 6-9,
15% of all purchases made with the coupon provided by the Library will go to the Foundation.
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3. Live at the Library is scheduled for May 21 from 10-2 at all Anoka County Libraries. Columbia Heights
will host 4 events; a Landscape watercolor artist, the Lank of Lakes Boys Choir, a Ukrainian egg painter,
and a string instrumentalist. Board members are encouraged to stop by that day.
4. Bids for the replacement copy machines have been received by the City. The bids are currently scheduled
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for presentation at the 2 council meeting in April.
5. Buckstaff Furniture, who built the majority of the furniture in the Library, has gone bankrupt. Steve
Sherry has found a new company that builds similar furniture and an order for tables and chairs is being
prepared. A new wall and outlets are installed in the lower level, and monies from the Gates Foundation
have been sent to Finance.
6. Loader presented the recent donation to the Heights Historical Society of a 1957 homecoming pin.
7. Sowada notified the Board that Ruth Trukenbrod recently passed away. Ruth is a former Friend of the
Library.
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8. The Sister City is sponsoring the movie “Song to Remember” on May 15 at 2pm at the Heights Theater.
Tickets are $10 and piano entertainment will follow the production.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 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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