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Library Board Agenda 04-06-2004 . AGENDA Monticello Library Board 4:00 p.rn.Tuesday, April 6, 2004 1) Call to order- Acting chairman Tom Parker 2) Minutes from previous meeting -Dawn Grossinger 3) Resignations from Board James Maus (term ended 12-03; did not choose to accept another term) Diane Herbst (term ends12-04; resigning for work-related reasons) 4) Nomination of Replacements (to C.ity Council April. 12) 'r', ;;. _ z;, E ()_ 3,";1,,1"::1 (;' Jacque Gordon, 4681 Eagle RIdge Lane, MontIcello - 3-year term ',' ~ Eric Anderson, 6291 River Mill Dr., Monticello --to fill remainder of Herbst term 5) Selection of chair to replace Diane Herbst I,,,\,<I~;\' ,....~d, ,,"'''~ ~('. tuo' { r" ,'4.",.':1: ", ",(I.,. 11 " . 6) Branch librarian report -Margo 2003 statistics New staff member 7) Building addition progress report -Tom Outline of presentation to City Council April 12 Options for contracting with architect Timeline for start of construction 8) Other business 9) Adjournment . . . . MINUTES MONTICELLO LIBRARY BOARD Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 4:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Diane Herbst. Chair: James Maus. Sandra Foster, Dawn Grossinger, Glen posusta. Council Liaison MEMBERS ABSENT: Tom Parker OTHERS PRESENT: Margo Askins, Branch Librarian and Joan Allen GRRL Branch Supervisor 1. Call to Order. Chair Herbst called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. and declared a quorum present. 2. Approve minutes of AnrillS. 2003 LibrarY Board meeting. Sandra Foster asked how the used book sale went over. Margo Askins indicated it turned out well and the funds raised have been placed in a separate account. Chair llerbst asked about the policy for cell phone use in the library. Margo Askins stated that in checking with other libraries, none of them prohibit cell phones in the libnuy. It \vas felt that just a sign asking that the cell phones be silenced \vhen in the library would be sufficient. JAMES MAUS MOVED TO APPROVE THE: MINUTES OF THE APRIL 15,2003 LIBRARY BOARD MEETING. GLEN POSUSTA SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED WITH DA WN GROSSINGER ABSTAINING. 3. Lihrary Advoeacv. Joan Allen ii'om the Great River Regional Library presented information to the board members regarding library advocates. She felt that the library advocates are becoming increasingly critical to the library. A primary concern is the impact to the library due to the state budget cuts and the uncertain economic times. The Library Advocates would function in a political way by lobbying for funding for libraries at the various government levels. Joan Allen indicated that there is no funding available to add hours for the Monticello Library but at least at this time, they have not cut back from the 40 hours currently funded. There was some discussion on replacement funding if it became necessary to cut hours of operation. Joan Allen stated that Library Advocates is different than the Friends or the Library in that there is more of a pol itical focus in the acti vi ties of the Library Advocates. Chair Herbst questioned whether being Library Advocates wouldn't change the focus of the library board. It was suggested that the board review the information submitted. discuss it at a future meeting and then make a determination as to what level or commitment they \vanted to make to the Library Advocates program. . . 4. . . Lihrary Board Minutes - 5/20/03 Branch Librarian's Renort. Margo Askins brought up the idea of a tour of the library L1Cility for various goverl1lnent and community leaders in order to build up support for the library. Since the library has just recently moved to their new facility, this would be an appropriate time for it. She was asking for assistance from the Library Board in determining the people to be invited. Margo Askins indicated the summer library program was being expanded to include teens. She is working with the Monticello Community Center representatives on some joint programs. A Friends of the Library group is being formed. A meeting will be held this Thursday to determine when a public organizational meeting will be scheduled. It is hoped that one of the functions of the Friends of the Library group will be fund raising for the library, such as conducting any future book sales. At the present time the lihrary is open 40 hours a week. The library staff is preparing a survey to find out what hours the library patrons felt the library should be opened. There was discussion on how to get this information out to the public. Suggestions included placing a flyer in the Monticello Times/Shopper, do it as a handout that Maus Foods would include when bagging groceries, include it in the next City of Monticello newsletter and put it on the City's website and the Monticello Times website. The Lihrary Board discussed how to get the word out that the library is open again and is in a new location. James Maus suggested an announcement be placed on the Chamber sign stating the new location of the library. Joan Allen stated that during the period the lihrary was closed library users went to other facilities and she felt it might take awhile to get them back. In setting up the proposals for hours of operation, Margo Askins noted tbat they tried to have a balance of morning and evening bours. While they have not done a traffic count as to \vhen the peak times are for the library, they have noted that Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons are very slow times for the library. In further discussion about making the public aware of the library and its new location, Glen posusta asked about permanent signage for the building that would be placed on both the Fourth Street and Walnut Street sides of the building. Margo Askins indicated the signage is being worked on. 5. 2004 Budeet PI'ocess. It was noted that Rick WolfstelleL City Administrator, sends out the budget worksheets in July. A preliminary budget must be submitted to the County by September 15th and the final budget. which cannot be higher than the preliminary budget, is submitted in December. The primary concern was that capital improvements for the library get funded. Fred Patch, the City's building officiaL has estimated costs for some of the capital improvements for the library. However he was not present at the meeting to review these capital improvement items with the board. Margo Askins noted that the maintenance/operation budget will not reflect true operation costs sincc the library was closed 2 . . . Library Board Minutes - 5/20/03 for a period of time. The Library Board will meet again once the budget worksheets have been sent out and they will also attend the City Council's budget \vorkshops. There was discussion on \vhat was funded by the City and what was covered by Great River Rcgional Library. With the state's budget deficit and its effect on the City's budget, the Library Board felt it \vas important to make sure the current City level of funding is continued. 6. Other Business. Diane Herbst noted that her job will be requiring her to be travel quite a bit over the next few months which means it would be more difficult for her to make the Library Board Ineetings. The Library Board indicatcd they will \vork around her schedule as much as possible. James Maus asked how the cleaning of the library \vas being handled. Margo Askins stated that two employees of the Monticello Community Center clean the library three times a vveek. 7. Adjourn. SANDRA FOSTER MOVED TO ADJOURN AT 5:15 P.M. JAMES MAUS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ~-_._.,'-~.._~.,~._,--.----"~_. Recording Secretary -. j . TALKING POINTS FOR PRESENTATION City Council Meeting, Monday April 12 . Purpose of appearance: To request authorization to hire an architect and begin drawing plans for expansion project totaling about $450,000 (the amount in 2004 city capital budget) (Tom) Proposed Timeline: (Tom) May 1- Meet with architect to review space usage recommendations from staff and board July 15 Drawings finalized; project documents being prepared July 30 Advertise for bids Aug. 16 Big Opening Aug. 23 Bids brought to City Council for approval Sept. 15 Project Begins Need for Project . Increased demand for library services. Growing community needs a larger facility. There has been no significant increase in space since previous building was constructed in 1982. Review following stats for 2003 (Tom) Circulation Internet usage New library cards issued Holds placed . . Statistics don't tell the whole story: Importance of library as community resource center: (Margo) Tests proctored for adults taking college and professional/technical training V olunteers meet with students for tutoring; both English Language Learners and students U sing magazines and newspapers in reading room Using study areas, both kids and adults Finding information through reference materials for consumer, health, general information c. Children's play area; parents reading to kids and enjoying time together creates positive first library experiences and helps develop lifelong library users Two weekly story hours; new family story time attracting many Latino families Supplement to school media centers: Information for school projects; finding full-text magazine articles online Book clubs; scouts meetings, study groups & TAX FORMS! . Existing space limits these activities (Margo) No quiet study areas for adults or kids (standards recommend 30-35 sq feet per reader) No comfortable chairs for reading or quiet time (standards recommend 40 sq ft per reader) Floor space same or less than at previous facility; leaving no room for more shelving units necessary for growing collection. Same space since 1982 Most important: No program space: Recommendations are 10 sq ft per seat for general meeting and children's programs Now utilizing space in Child Care Center of the Community Center Library programs reinforce literacy and reading as vital skill Programs build relationships with our young customers Programs encourage family time; available to all because they are free . . . . . . Other inefficiencies & needs related to expansion (Tom) GRRL recommends at least 10,000 square feet for Branch III Library. Need to maintain Branch III status; more materials and hours allocated to Branch III libraries -Elk River has 15,000 square feet; including meeting room with capacity of 50 -Little Falls has 13,606 square feet including community room (988 square feet) -Buffalo has 10,118 square feet and two meeting with capacity of 62 and 25 seats each Awning area maintains "bank" look for building. Enclosure will create library feel and look More area will provide for two distinct areas in the library separating children and adult areas Project will provide opportunity to improve traffic and work flow for more efficient services. . . . GREAT RIVER REGIONAL LIBRARY MONTH - DECEMBER 2003 , , , , . , . , . , " ' . , , , , , . . . ., " ' ",."" ." ,....." ..... .., ... '" , ., ..", ...... ...".. ".,.. ..".... .,................... .",...". ............,. 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CLOUD * SPECIAL STATIONS ADULT <PRINT 2,208 1,281 1,418 807 1,092 6,350 722 1,581 2,350 2,231 1,188 7,786 1,186 503 1 ,494 882 4,536 1,905 1,011 4,165 1 ,436 743 716 1,380 381 2,461 1,967 2,039 455 717 2,423 25,854 639 CIRCULATION STATISTICS .ADULTJUVENILEJUVENILE MEDIA .... <gRINT'I\IIEDIA .... 360 2,194 192 246 1,115 46 257 2,293 106 119 457 25 243 1,952 168 1,293 5,060 298 206 1,054 106 166 1,490 127 546 1,963 134 604 3,503 133 143 361 20 1,497 7,157 373 198 1,668 81 332 737 39 189 1,592 79 126 842 26 817 2,670 212 278 1 ,106 85 194 957 38 693 4,416 214 233 947 75 95 294 15 171 499 31 318 1,686 73 1 04 41 8 26 407 3,432 148 449 1 ,128 68 393 815 59 91 299 66 107 668 82 513 1,888 107 4,574 14,269 885 35 87 6 >nVOI ViDEO..... 1 ,428 677 948 483 917 3,651 727 766 1,618 1 ,467 399 3,384 713 521 864 454 1,770 1,117 858 1,973 925 237 456 1,075 248 1,547 1,110 975 698 706 677 8,298 o TOTAL 6,382 3,365 5,022 1,891 4,372 16,652 2,815 4,130 6,611 7,938 2,111 20,197 3,846 2,132 4,218 2,330 10,005 4.491 3,058 11.461 3,616 1,384 1,873 4,532 1,177 7,995 4,722 4,281 1,609 2,280 5,608 53,880 767 +OR- 496 377 28 -154 -1,382 -333 -214 -406 321 742 28 1 ,7 54 152 420 1,006 99 113 221 413 11.453 -117 -147 155 276 -58 514 616 -985 -22 46 3,115 -1,317 20 ,.".............. , . ,................................ ..,".,'...."........ ..,..".,.,'.,.',..",......... ..,.......................,.,....',............... ....... .,..,.'.',....,'.',. ...'.','............................,.......... ..,'.'...','..'......."..,................ *G.M.Nb..mpWAD .............i..i.......~~,~QZ ......1g,~~7 .................$.~.fq1.7 .........i.......4.14@ .....>....41...,p~T .>61.9,+91. .........j.7,A~g. * Indicates gain over 2003 . . ~ "'rj ~ ~ -- tr1 ~ e g. ~ ~ C1Q ::s- n '" """,. s ::; e.. 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