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Minutes
Library Commission
February 27, 1991
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A meeting of the Library Commission was held Wednesday
evening, February 27, 1991. Following is a summary of the
action taken.
I. Roll Call
Commissioners present: Brenner, Krezek,
Martini, Newby, Peacock, Towse, Watkins
Commissioners absent: None
II. ReDOrt on Post'ng of Commission Agenda
The agenda was posted on February 19, 1991.
III. Approval of Minutes of January 23, 1991, Meeting
The January 23, 1991, minutes were approved
as submitted.
V. Old Business
A. Order of Dedication for Lois Thomas Memorial
Chair David Newby advised the Commission that
he will get a ribbon to place across the
bench and will also arrange for scissors for
cutting the ribbon. The Friends of the
Library have agreed to provide refreshments
which will be served in the community room.
David and County Librarian Susan Fuller will
speak at the dedication. City staff liaison
Carolyn King will send invitations to
Councilmembers and others.
B. Location and Design of Library Sign -
Brenner/Peacock
The committee had not had a meeting but both
Commissioner Rich Brenner and Commissioner
Barbara Peacock spoke about the type of sign
they favored.. After discussion it was agreed
that they will come back to the next meet-
ing with a list of options for location
and style and the Commission will view the
suggested locations.
VI. New Business
A. Discussion with Los Altos Library Commission
Members
Susan introduced two members of the Los Altos
Commission who had been active in the
expansion planning of the Los Altos library
and campaigning for a successful tax override
to fund it. They discussed in detail how they
approached the project and what they felt
made it successful.
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B. Development of Building Plan - Susan Fuller
Susan explained that the first step of
developing a building plan is deciding what
you want. She and Deputy County Librarian
Janice Yee led the Commission through a
brainstorming exercise on what they liked
about the present library, and what they
would like to see different. Janice said the
next step was to chart the activity and use
of the library, and she will provide
instructions and a sign-up sheet at the next
meeting for Commissioners to monitor activity
at various times over a two-week period.
Other volunteers will be sought to fill in as
necessary. There was discussion of forming a
committee of Commissioners, library staff and
others to formulate a plan for the
Commission's review. Commissioners Watkins,
Martini and Newby volunteered to serve on the
committee which will begin work in April.
Roberta Gies will ask for participation by a
member of the Friends also.
C. Farewell Dinner for Barbara Wood
The Commission agreed to David's suggestion
that he and Carolyn plan a date and place for
a dinner. It was also agreed to include as
guests the other Commissioners who have left
the group in the last six months.
VII. Reports
Committees
Library Expansion Requirements
Public Awareness Campaign
Opinion Surv
Due to the formation of the building plan
committee, it was decided to suspend reports
from the above committees until after the
other work was completed.
February City Council Meetings - Richard Brenner
No report
Susan Fuller, County Librarian
Susan mentioned the headquarters orientation tour
on 2/28; the CALTAC workshop on 3/2 at Redwood
City, and the 2/5 meeting with the Board of
Supervisors where they voted to support the County
Library policy. She thanked the Commission for
their support and commi.ttment in this matter.
She also discussed the general fund deficit at the
County, and the upcoming negotiations for the
integrated catalog system.
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Doily BarnesR Community Library Supervisor
Dolly reported on the recent City Council action
to Lease the entire village library building to
the Friends for operation of the Book-Go-Round.
Carolyn King, City Staff Representative
Carolyn announced the date of April 23 for the
joint meeting with the Council, and said that
agenda topics could be discussed at the next
meeting. She also reported on the 2/14 agenda
building meeting for the Council's policy
development conference. The Commission is to
study the use of the parking lot and return to
Council with data and a recommendation if they
wish to pursue the idea of improving the parking.
In response to the request for improved land-
scaping, it had been decided that City staff
would explore the creation of a demonstration
xeriscape.
David Newby Chair
David reviewed the list of topics at the 2/14
meeting. This list will be sent to the Commission.
He also stated that the election of Chair and Vice
Chair would take place at the next meeting.
VIII. Communications from City Council
None
IX. Oral and Written Communications
None
PREPARED BY
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arolyn King
Assistant to the City Manager
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