HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 8, 2014
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
APPROVED
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2/5/2014
MINUTES
January 8, 2014
The meeting was called to order by Chair Patricia Sowada, at 6:34 p.m. Members present were:
Nancy Hoium, Steve Smith, Patricia Sowada, Barbara Tantanella, and Catherine Vesley. Also
present: Library Director Renee Dougherty and Recording Secretary Stacey R. Hendren. Not
present: Council Representative Tami Diehm.
The Board welcomed Children’s Librarian Bethany Grabow and introduced themselves.
The minutes of the November 6, 2013, Board meeting were approved as mailed.
The bill list dated 11/6/13 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the bills be paid.
The bill list dated 12/4/13 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the bills be paid.
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Dougherty clarified that the current 21 Century grant would expire in June 2014;
however the school district plans on reapplying. Dougherty noted the copier
maintenance fee (Line item 4000: Loffler), and stated that this will be an annual
expense that covers training, supplies, and maintenance of the two library copy
machines and the public printing services. The first two years of maintenance were
covered in the purchase price.
The bill list dated 12/18/13 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the bills be paid.
The bill list dated 12/26/13 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the bills be paid.
The 2013 accounting dated 1/8/14 was reviewed.
Old Business:
1.Grabow introduced herself to the Library Board and provided a brief introduction including
past experience at libraries in Nebraska and Colorado. The Board encouraged Grabow to
contact them for assistance at any time. Discussion followed concerning potential programs
and contacts to local sports teams.
2.As recommended by the Board, the Library held its first quarterly Youth Read Down
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program from December 23 until January 4. Grabow provided results of the program
including a total of 10 hours and 45 minutes read in the library, $40.80 in fines waived, age
participation ranging from 5-13 years, and a total of 11 reading sessions. The Board was
pleased to hear the positive feedback and about a youth who was able to read down her fines
so that she could check out books again.
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3.Dougherty informed the Board that the December 15 Library Foundation fundraiser was
very well attended and raised about $1,900 after expenses.
New Business:
1.The Board reviewed the proposed resolution concerning the sale of ear buds at the library.
Anoka County Libraries are selling ear buds and flash drives to patrons for $5. Dougherty
would like to provide ear buds and flash drives to fill a need, not to make a profit. Library
staff has not yet found an acceptable flash drive vendor.
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Motion: To authorize the Columbia Heights Public Library to sell ear buds for sale to the
public at the rate of $5.00 per pair. Motion carried unanimously.
2.The Anoka County Libraries have a new public catalog that allows direct download of
eResources, the ability to create and keep lists, a simplified search and special catalog pages
for Teens and Kids. Board members were encouraged to browse the new catalog.
3.The Board reviewed the crossover statistics for November. Members noted increased eBook
checkout, and low gate count, circulation and computer usage statistics.
4.The Board reviewed the Unique Management Report for November.
Items from the Floor:
1.Dougherty announced that Hendren completed her MLIS from the University of Wisconsin-
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Milwaukee on December 15.
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2.The library will host author Jess Lourey on January 22. Board members were encouraged
to attend.
3.Smith discussed a geographic study of Columbia Heights conducted by the Archdiocese of
St. Paul and Minneapolis, and will share some of the information from the study with the
Library Board.
4.Dougherty requested that the Board consider how best to approach the City Council
concerning the recommendation made by the Library Task Force seven months ago. The
Board discussed the sites currently being considered, the importance of investing in the
community, the positive impact of community investment on property values, and the costs
of renovation to the current library. Members are encouraged to bring additional ideas to the
February meeting.
Dougherty and library staff will be attending City Council meetings on a regular basis to
inform the council and residents of programs and services offered by the library.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacey R. Hendren
Recording 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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