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C I T Y O F F 0 R T C 0 L L I N S
PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
MINUTES -- REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 7, 1931 -- 7:00 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS: Don Morgan, Chairman
Lloyd Spawn, Vice-chairman
Sarah Bennett
Jerry Johnson
Christine Kneeland
Linda Carbajal
Tom Sigl
PRESENT: LIBRARY BOARD -- Don Morgan, Lloyd Spawn, Sarah Bennett, Tom Sigl,
Jerry Johnson; LIBRARY STAFF -- Larry Webber, Robert Holzfaster,
Jane Davis.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Don Morgan. The minutes of
the previous meeting were approved as distributed. Copies of a letter from
Harry Deines to the Library Board outlining some of the thinking that went
into preparation of the "Friendly Fred" brochure were distributed. This was
in response to a thank you letter written to Mr. Deines by Library Board
Chairman, Don Morgan. Mr. Morgan had also written to John Power thanking
him for all his efforts during the fund raising drive and also the Coloradoan
calling attention to the Friends of the Library and their successful efforts.
The Coloradoan has not yet printed the letter.
Jane Davis reported briefly on the High Plains Annual Retreat held September
24, 25, 26 and 27.
Larry Webber distributed copies of the final report on the security system
fund drive to the Library Board, Copies will also be sent to the Friends of
the Library Executive Board, the City Manager and City Council. The Library
Board suggested that a copy of the report be sent to the newspaper,
Larry Webber reported on building improvements being planned, In 1981 the
lobby lights will be replaced and lighting in the meeting room improved. In
1982 the air conditioning in the meeting room will be upgraded and the
fountain in front of the building installed.
Larry Webber played a slide -tape on Larimer County libraries prepared by
Dave Thomas of Estes Park for the Larimer County Library Services Board. He
distributed copies of a report to John Arnold, City Manager, on Larimer
County support for libraries. He reported that Larimer County Commissioners
had allocated $197,000 for library service for 1982, contingent on the State
allowing a revenue increase for the County.
Jane Davis, Assistant Library Director, distributed the monthly library use
statistics for September. She pointed out the statistic on building traffic
now available since installation of the security system. These statistics
will be helpful in long-range planning.
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Don Morgan distributed copies of the 1981 City of Fort Collins Boards and
Commissions Manual. He pointed out that the City Code does not reflect the
new Library Board organization.
The Library Board members asked Larry Webber to check with the City Traffic
Division on the feasibility of having timed parking in front of the building.
This was in response to a library user's letter received during the summer.
Don Morgan appointed Christine Kneeland, Sarah Bennett and staff member
Laurie Thomsen to evaluate the book I Know An Old Lady That Swallowed a Fly.
This book's suitability for children has been challenged by a library user.
Don Morgan appointed Lloyd Spawn, Christine Kneeland and himself to a committee
to revise the group's by-laws. This is necessary because the board now has
alternate members.
Lloyd Spawn asked about availability of suitable materials for young adult
readers. Larry Webber and Jane Davis explained what steps are taken to
serve young adults.
Board members asked that tours of the different service areas of the library
be arranged for them during the next several months.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane B. Davis
Secretary