HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 3, 2014
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
APPROVED
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
1/7/2014
MINUTES
December 3, 2014
The meeting was called to order by Chair Patricia Sowada at 6:33 p.m. Members present were:
Catherine Vesley, Patricia Sowada, and Barbara Tantanella. Also present: Council Representative
Tami Diehm, Library Director Renee Dougherty and Recording Secretary Renee J. Rewitzer. Not
present: Nancy Hoium, Steve Smith.
The minutes of the November 5, 2014 Board meeting were approved as mailed.
The bill list dated 11/5/14 of 2014 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the
bills be paid.
The bill list dated 11/12/14 of 2014 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the
bills be paid.
The bill list dated 11/26/2014 of 2014 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that
the bills be paid.
2014 Budget expenditures through November were reviewed. The Board suggests that the Council
consider transferring unspent amounts in budget lines 240 45500 3050 (expert and professional
service), 240 45500 4020 (building maintenance), and 240 45500 5180 (capital outlay - other
equipment) to the Library Capital Building Fund 450.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
1.Dougherty reported that forty five applications were received for the Library Clerk opening
and thirteen applicants were selected for interviews. Interviews will occur the week of
December 8. The tentative start date for the new clerk will be early in 2015.
2.Dougherty reported that the Columbia Heights Library Foundation met to finalize plans for
the Heights Theatre film fundraiser on 12/14 and to mail year-end fundraising appeals to
previous donors. . The Foundation also received the remaining funds from the Vesley for
Council campaign committee.
3.Dougherty reported that the City Clerk will accept applications for the Library Design Task
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Force through December 19. The Mayor will make appointments subject to council
approval. The Board discussed the preferred size of the Task Force and potential ways this
group could assist the Council in decision-making for a new library. Suggestions included
facilitating a public forum to collect citizens’ ideas, review of architectural proposals, and
hosting events to present architectural renderings to the community.
4.Dougherty informed the Board that the MELSA Board of Trustees has revised the policy on
Associate Libraries. The revised policy recognizes the four existing independent libraries and
clarifies their relationship with their county systems. The associate libraries recognized by
MELSA are South St. Paul (Dakota county), Stillwater and Bayport (Washington county),
and Columbia Heights (Anoka county). The City of St. Paul continues to operate as a city
library of the first class and the Lake Elmo library is considered a stand-alone facility.
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Dougherty also informed the Board that the Anoka County Library Director has requested a revision
of the contract of participation between Anoka County Library and Columbia Heights. The current
contract does not include provisions for sharing the cost of digital resources such as e-books and e-
magazines. Review of the contract will begin in 2015.
Items from the Floor:
Items from the floor. Barbara Tantanella asked about the Spaghetti Dinner silent auction
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At her last meeting as the Council Liaison to the
proceeds which were lower than anticipated.
Library Board, Tami Diehm received well wishes and thanks for her many years of service.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee J. Rewitzer
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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