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PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
MINUTES -- REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 8, 1988 -- 7:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS: Christine Kneeland, Chairperson
Polly Walters, Vice -chairperson
Catherine Fine
Greg Auble
Kate Erslev
Virginia Ward
Dan Smith
PRESENT: LIBRARY BOARD -- Christine Kneeland, Polly Walters, Dan Smith,
Catherine Fine, Kate Erslev; LIBRARY STAFF -- Jane Davis, Robert
Holzfaster.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairperson, Christine Kneeland.
The minutes of the February meeting were approved as distributed. Ms.
Kneeland reported that she had written to Peggy Reeves, John Ulvang, State
Representatives, and Bob Schaffer, State Senator, supporting the activities
of the Colorado State Library and the seven Regional Library Services
Systems. She also reported that she had not written a letter in support of
the adult literacy bill because it had already been defeated.
Robert Holzfaster, Administrative Aide, distributed the monthly statistical
report.
Christine Kneeland reported on the Choices 95 Library and Cultural Services
Subcommittee. She reported that she, as Board Chairperson, had reported on
the space needs and also the need for better financial support for the
current level of library service.
Jane Davis, Library Director, invited the group to attend the dedication of
the Women's Collection Thursday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m.
Ms. Kneeland reported that she had spoken to Gary Rudolph, Trust Officer,
First Interstate Bank, concerning the Henry Trust. He stated that he
doubted that the trust would be liquidated and the money available before
late summer. Ms. Kneeland distributed copies of notes from the February
meeting with David Agee, City Controller, and with Diane Hogarty from the
Fort Collins Foundation. She also reported that Doris Hass, President of
the Boulder Library Foundation, would be in Fort Collins April 6 at 10:00
a.m. to speak to the Friends of the Library Executive Board and others
interested in developing an endowment fund for this library. Boardmembers
are invited to this meeting to be held in the Delatour Meeting Room.
Boardmembers agreed that in June/July they need to make a decision on the
disposition of the Henry money.
Jane Davis reported that the contract for the additional $5315 from Larimer
County had been signed by Steve Burkett, City Manager, and would be on the
agenda for Council approval on March 15.
Ms. Davis also reported that a deposit collection of children's books and
puzzles had been placed at Crossroads safe house. This was done through
the adult literacy program.
Nancy Knepel from High Plains Regional Library Services System met with the
group on the library study in progress. Ms. Knepel distributed information
on the various service options available and the pros and cons for these
options. Boardmembers were pleased with the variety of options presented
and asked that they be expanded to include costs. Boardmembers also ask
that Ms. Knepel come back on April 12 with additional information on
service levels and programs. Before this meeting Ms. Knepel will also
interview library staff before the next draft of the study is completed.
At the April 12 meeting the group will review the draft of the study and
provide further input. The group will meet on April 26 to finalize the
project.
There was no new business.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane B. Davis
Secretary Pro-tem