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Library Board Agenda 05-20-2003 . Monticello Library Board AGENDA Tuesday, May 20 Review Minutes from April 15 Library Advocacy Joan Allen, GRRL Branch Supervisor Branch Librarian's Report Summer Library Program for children and teens Friends of the Library organization meeting Hours Survey Public information and promotion Community tour . 2004 Budget Process Operating and Program Support: Worksheets available in June Capital Improvement Project, FY 2004-2005, Fred Patch Other business Next meeting date . . MINUTES MONTICELLO LmRARY BOARD Tuesday, April 15, 2003-7:30 pm MEMBERS PRESENT: Diane Herbst, chair; James Maus, Tom Parker, Sandra Foster, and branch librarian Margo Askin LmRARY TOUR -Board members toured the new library facility and reviewed the areas that are not yet completed, including the exterior signage and touch-up painting, inside book drop enclosure, modules for a stand-up Internet computer station and four catalog stations, and a privacy wall for the librarian's work area. All of the uncompleted)tems are scheduled for completion pending arrival of parts and/or materials. STAFF REPORT . Events for the Summer Library Program have been scheduled for the Community Center and stafffrom both facilities are interested in doing some joint programming, especially for teens. . There is interest in reorganizing a Friends of the Library group to help advocate for the library's interests and assist with fund-raising and events. Margo will meet with a small group to lay the groundwork before advertising a general public meeting. . A used book sale has been scheduled for April 26-May 1 to reduce the inventory of . donated books due to limited storage space at the new facility. . CELL PHONE USE IN LmRARY The board discussed the possibility of asking that patrons silence their cell phones upon entering the facility. Those present agreed unanimously that this request was not unreasonable and could be made in a positive way as a matter of courtesy to other library users. Margo will check with Great River Regional Library to determine how other branches handle this issue. MEETING SCHEDULE Board members agreed that more regular meetings, scheduled at least once per quarter, would help assure that library issues and information were communicated to board members and to the city on a timely basis. Preparation for the annual budget request will begin at the next meeting set for Tuesday, May 20 at 4 pm in the library. Respectfully submitted " .. (. . J'" ; '. . , . Ii' ': , ({ j ,._.l. "'-'"! "-_'-: : '. - \ .. Ii '-'., '- . \ - . . I . Margo Askin Branch Librarian Acting for secretary Dawn Grossinger . ~. VV'~ - U--#' .f'7 (" L~t-,."...9-, . Library Hours Survey Monticello Branch Great River Regional Library What works best for you? We want to schedule the library's 40 open hours during the times that best meet the needs of our customers. Please take this opportunity to let us know which of these schedules is the most convenient for you by circling one of these options: CURRENT PLAN A PLAN B Mon 1-8 Mon 1-8 Mon 10-8 Tues 10-6 Tues 1-8 Tues 10-5 Wed 1-6 Wed 10-6 Wed 2-8 Thurs 1-8 Thur 1-8 Thur 2-8 Fri 10-6 Fri 10-5 Fri 10-5 Sat 10-3 Sat 10-2 (9-1 ) Sat 10-2 (9-1) . Which of the following evenings would you prefer for a family story time? Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday What time and day would you prefer for adult programs such as author visits, book discussions, speakers on special interests, or Internet basics? Morning Afternoon Evening Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Other comments and suggestions: . . MONTICELLO PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD--2003 Diane Herbst, President 9801 Gillard Ave. NE Monticello, MN 55362 763-295-4983 (H) 612-839-7337 (W) Dawn Grossinger, Secretary City Offices, Community Center 6117 Iffert Ave. NE S1. Michael, MN 55376 763-295-2711 (office) Sandra Foster PO Box 1148 Monticello, MN 55362 763-295-2467 James Maus PO Box 635 Monticello, MN 55362 763-295-2115 . Tom Parker 1125 West River 81. Monticello, MN 55362 763-295-8435 (H) 612-539-7849 (Pager) 763-295-1014 (W) Glen Postusta (City Council liaison) 412 Third 81. West Monticello, MN 55362 763-295-5647 (H) 763-295-3152 (W) Bruce Thielen, Mayor 118 Hillcrest Rd. West Monticello, MN 55362 763-295-5433 (H) 763-767-6578 (W) thielen@ci.coon-rapids.mn.us Margo Askin, Branch Librarian 200 West Sixth S1. Monticello, MN 55362 763-241-0035 (H) 763-295-2322 (Library) .