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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 4, 2015 Columbia Heights Public Library 820, 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421-2996 Ph: 763-706-3690 TDD: 763-706-3692 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY Approved BOARD OF TRUSTEES 12/2/2015 MINUTES November 4, 2015 The meeting was called to order by Chair Patricia Sowada at 6:32 p.m. Members present were: Nancy Hoium, Steve Smith, Patricia Sowada, Catherine Vesley and Council Liaison Gary Peterson. Also present: Library Director Renee Dougherty and Recording Secretary Renee Rewitzer. Absent: Barbara Tantanella. The minutes of the October 7, 2015, Board meeting were approved as mailed. The bill list dated 10/7/2015 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the be paid. The bill list dated 10/21/2015 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the be paid. The November 2015 accounting was reviewed. Old Business: 1.Brianna Belanger was introduced to the Library Board. Brianna grew up in Hibbing, graduated from the University of Minnesota, and received her Mas and Information Science from Simmons College. She has been a Youth Services Librarian at the Hennepin County Libraries, working most recentl She has also served as a teen and adult tech literacy coordinato Library. Smith asked about the curriculum for a L replied she studied Reference, Management, Cataloging, Youth Ser Library management. Vesley asked what Bri specialized in and Br specialized in Public Library management. Vesley also asked why did Bri choose to about books and reading. 2.The Foundation is currently inviting local businesses to make a financial gift to the new library. They are also working on another gift letter to send to individuals. The Foundation worked with the Mayor and HGA to develop the donor wa with a minimum --The words Thank You in numerous languages will be interspersed throughout the glass-paneled wall. Columbia Heights Public Library November 4, 2015 Board of Trustees Minutes Page 2 3.The new library construction progress is four days ahead of schedule. A concrete beam will be poured around the outline of the library. Sewer and water lines in. Vesley shared with Dougherty that there is federal money av technology grants. Dougherty replied she will look into this op Library Design Task Force (LDTF) and HGA have looked at furniture possibilities and fabric swatches. The color scheme will include greens, corals and burgundies of various hues. The shelves will be white with wood paneling on t squares will be charcoal color. Dougherty and Jane Dedering are planning shelving placement and staff work station layouts. She also said that the new library will not look like any other library in the state. Sowada asked Peterson with the current library and he replied that Kevin Hanson will look at this build structurally. Currently the City does not have any plans for th building would be ideal for an art center. Sowada said the Sister Cities could use part of the building for their needs. 4.October Youth Read Down results: Twenty-five patrons ages 17 and younger read for at total of 1,005 minutes (16.75 hours) and the library waived $67.00 of fines. New Business: 1.Better World Books, an Indiana non-profit, offers library discards and surplus donations for sale on their website, returning 20% of the sale proceeds to the library. Items which they cannot sell will be donated to nationainternational literacy groups. The library sent fourteen boxes of books to Better World Books in October. Items from the Floor: 1.RFID tagging of the library collection s will allow patrons to use self-checkout, increase security on library materials such as DVDs, reduce repetitive stress injuries for library staff by eliminating the need to scan individual items, and provide more accurate collection inventory information. The Columbia Heights Library will use a joint powers clause in the bid which Bibliotheca, formerly 3M Library Systems, provide to Anoka County Library to implement RFID. The Foundation will be funding this project which includes the RFID tags, security gates, self-check stations, and staff equipment. 2.Marlene Moulton-Janssen announced her retirement effective December 30, 2015. Moulton-Janssen has been the Anoka County Library Director for ten years. 3.Peterson reminded the Board that Taste of Columbia Heights will from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Murzyn Hall. Ticket price per food sample is @ 4.The Foundation movie fundraiser this year is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, at the Heights Theatre and will feature Tom Hanks in The Polar Express Musical entertainment begins at 1:00 p.m. with the movie following at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.00. 5.Catherine Vesley shared information about a Roaring 20s Styles for Men and Women Exhibit at the Minnesota History Museum. 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