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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 5, 2014 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY APPROVED BOARD OF TRUSTEES 4/2/2014 MINUTES March 5, 2014 The meeting was called to order by Chair Patricia Sowada, at 6:32 p.m. Members present were: Nancy Hoium, Steve Smith, Patricia Sowada, Barbara Tantanella, Catherine Vesley and Council Representative Tami Diehm. Also present: Library Director Renee Dougherty and Recording Secretary Stacey R. Hendren. The minutes of the February 5, 2014, Board meeting were approved as mailed. The bill list dated 2/12/14 of 2014 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the bills be paid. The bill list dated 2/26/14 of 2014 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the bills be paid. The 2014 accounting dated 3/5/14 was reviewed. Old Business: 1.The Board discussed a preliminary draft of maintenance issues in the current facility needing attention in the next 3-5 years. Dougherty informed the Board of items that had been identified by library staff and the Task Force. Smith and Dougherty will obtain estimated costs for the listed items. The Board emphasized that building a new library was preferred. The Library Board was notified that a year has passed since the Task Force recommendation to the City Council and the Task Force will reconvene for an update. The Board discussed the public safety location, the Mady’s location and the Huset Park location. 2.Library staff viewed a demonstration from Mid-America Business Systems of a microfilm viewer/printer. Dougherty will gather bids for the replacement of the current machine. New Business: 1.Dougherty handed out copies of the 2013 Library Annual Report- City Version. Dougherty noted the decrease in total visitors and the increase in cardholders and reference questions. Members were reminded that the Library Foundation was created as an entity able to accept bequests and large donations. 2.Members received the updated crossover statistics and noted the large increase in circulation from December (7,393) to January (8,561). 3.The Board received 3 articles from the Star Tribune on recent library usage. th 4.The Board was informed that the Northtown Library will be closed from March 17 until June. The library will be undergoing renovation including the addition of a drive-up book drop, handicap restrooms, small study rooms and an expanded children’s section. 1- 3/5/14 5.As an initiative to prevent crime at the library, the police department provided the library with bike locks that will be available for checkout. A sign promoting the locks and the partnership will be posted in the spring. 6.In response to the Library Task Force survey, which indicated patrons would like more comfortable seating areas, library staff rearranged furniture and shelving in the adult reading room. Library staff has received several positive comments from patrons. Additionally, the quartos have been interfiled with the regular non-fiction, and reference materials were moved into the quarto shelving. 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. 2- 3/5/14