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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-29-1990 Library Commission MinutesN M Action Minutes Library Commission August 29, 1990 A meeting of the Library Commission was held Wednesday evening, August 29, 1990. Following is a summary of the action taken. I. doll Gall Commissioners present: Krezek, MiIIs, Newby, Peacock, Watkins, Wood Commissioners absent: None II. Rex~ort on Posting of Commission Agenda The agenda was posted on August 20, 1990. III. ~r~roval of Minutes The July 25, 1990, minutes were approved as written. IV. Old Business A. Discussion of Survey - Kathy Gilbert Volunteer Kathy Gilbert reviewed the goals and purpose of the survey. There was discussion of how widely it would be distributed and what the expected outcome might be. Suggestions were made for changing some of the language and it was decided that the question of how much a resident would be willing to pay should be included. Commissioner Watkins suggested doing some pre-survey testing, e.g. telephone sampling, for an indication of the community's response. The sub-committee will meet again September 7 at 4:00 p.m. B. Discussion of Exterior Lighting Staff Representative Carolyn King reviewed previous discussions on the subject of additional exterior lighting for the library. The consensus was to wait until after the sign which the Rotary Club is expected to provide is in place to determine the need for more identification of the site at night. C. Discussion of Memorial for Lois Thomas There was discussion of the proposal to place a bench in the garden with an engraved plaque. It was decided that City staff should follow through with the placement of a bench similar in style to the benches currently in the garden, and get a plaque engraved_ Once the cast is known, City Council will be asked for matching funds, and former Commissioners will also be solicited. Page - 1 r N ~ V. gc~w Rttci nPC~ A. Election of Vice-Chair Chair Dave Newby noted that the recent resignation of Dick Dyer required the selection of a new Vice-Chair. Bobbie Peacock was elected unanimously. VI. Reports Report on August City Council 1~Ieetings - Dave Newby Dave reported on his attendance at the August 1 Council meeting. Commissioner Wood noted that she will take October to replace Dick Dyer, and someone will need to be assigned to November. ~san Fuller County, Librarian Susan reported that 1) police had caught someone who seemed to be implicated in at least one of the recent break-ins at the library, and 2) at their budget hearings the Board of Supervisors added sore general fund money to the literacy services program and approved funding for the integrated computer catalog system. She also distributed an analysis of circulation figures. This will be placed on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting. Diana Calbv Community Library Staff Diana told of the success of the summer reading club. Carolyn Ring, City Staff Representative Carolyn reminded Commissioners of the Recognition Dinner on September 25. She reported that the Council may be Waking a decision in September to fill the vacancy on the Commission, and that perhaps the two new Commissioners could then be given the tour and orientation at County head- quarters. David Newby, Chair Dave reported on the visit he and Barbara Wood made to the Mountain View Library to see the drive-up book drop. Dave also liked the signage inside the library and Susan Fuller said she will look in to getting more signs placed in the library. Dave and Barbara will summarize their findings and circulate a memo to the Commission. City Staff was also directed to check on the street directional signs. Barbara wood._Commissioner Barbara reported on her project newspapers microfilmed. This is the microfilms will be presente the Library. of getting old now completed and d to the Friends of Page - 2 VII. Oral and Written Communications Roberta Gies of the Friends of the Library told the group that she is no longer on the Friends Board, and she did not know if someone would be attending future Commission meetings. PREPARED BY arolyn R ng Assistant to the City Manager Page - 3