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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board - Minutes - 05/16/1991CITY OF FORT COLLINS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING May 16, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS: Virginia Ward, Chairperson Greg Auble Kate Erslev Jerome Roselle Sharon Conley Anne Ostrye-Macdonald PRESENT: LIBRARY BOARD -- Virginia Ward, Sharon Conley, Kate Erslev, Jerry Roselle, Anne Ostrye-Macdonald STAFF -- Jane Davis, Robert Holzfaster Cathy Fromme, Council Liaison The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. by the Chairperson, Virginia Ward. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as correct. Ms. Ward introduced Janet Morrow King who has applied for Library Board membership. REPORTS Robert Holzfaster, Office Administrator, reported that the statistical report for April was not complete but that reports for March, April and May would be available in June. Jane Davis, Library Director, reported that she had met with Leslie Bryson from park Planning and Bob Hover from Light and Power on the park lighting. Both suggested using a lighting consultant to plan the lighting upgrade. Bob Hover is contacting a consultant who will work with library staff at no charge. Sharon Conley reported she had attended the Library Fund Advisory Committee meeting and that the brochure publicizing the fund was just about ready to be printed. She also reported that the "Catch a Book at Noon" programs funded by the advisory committee were all scheduled and would be Thursdays at noon, June 20 through August 1. Ms. Davis reported that the off site materials drops had been put in place at Toddy's, Safeway Drake Crossing and Foothills Fashion Mall on April 22. As of this week 2700 to 3000 items had been returned through the drops. Board members who had seen or used the drops suggested signage to be placed above them to make them more visible. Ms. Davis distributed calendars for the upcoming summer activities for children. She reported all planning completed and printing of programs and reading records was in process. Registration begins June 1. She also reported that the library will be open 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday all through the summer. This increase in hours is possible because of increased library funding in 1991. Ms. Davis distributed a 1992 proposed budget summary sheet including costs for year two of the five year development plan and for opening a southside branch and processing center. Board members are concerned about pre -decisional budget cuts and will be watching the budget process carefully. They asked Ms. Davis to prepare a draft statement for the June meeting on the library mission and services and service priorities and also a draft discussing target population, purpose and trade offs of a southside branch. This information could then be passed on to Council during the budget decision making process. They also would like to see the library budget when completed. Council member Cathy Fromme, Council liaison to the Library Board, joined the group. Ms. Ward introduced her to the members of the Board. Ms. Fromme expressed support of the library and interest in library funding in the ongoing 1992 budget process. OLD BUSINESS The Board discussed Larimer County funding for the library. This item was tabled from the April meeting. They decided to send a letter to Council by July 1 advising them concerning the low level of growth of Larimer County funds paid to the City for provision of library services outside the city limits of Fort Collins. Kate Erslev reported on the title Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness by Erick Wujcik. A library user had asked that the title be withdrawn. Sharon Conley had reported on the title at the April meeting. Ms. Erslev moved that the title be retained on the shelf with no disclaimer. Ms. Conley seconded the motion. All votes were favorable. Ms. Ward asked the Library Director to write to the library user explaining the Board's decision. Board discussed library development as to how it might relate to other organization in the community including Front Range Community College and Poudre R-1. Ms. Ward will draft a letter to the Council members who are liaison to those organizations. Council member Fromme suggested the Board might also write to the Poudre R-1 School Board. Ms. Davis reported that twenty applications had been received by the City Clerk for three vacancies on the Library Board. As of July 1, the Board will be made up of seven regular members. NEW BUSINESS Ms. Davis distributed a questionnaire on the new senior center. She asked that it be completed and returned directly to Jean Melberg, Recreation Superintendent. The meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jane B. Davis Secretary Pro-tem JBD/bjs