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Action Minutes
Library Commission
July 25, 1990
A meeting of the Library Commission was held Wednesday
evening, July Z5, 1990. Following is a summary of the
action taken.
I. Roll Gall
Commissioners present: Rrezek, Mills, Newby,
Peacock, Wood
Commissioners absent: Dyer (excused)
II. Report on Posting of Cosni.ssion Agenda
The agenda was posted on July 16, 1990.
III. approval of Minutes
The June 27, 1990, minutes were approved
as written.
IV. Old Business
A. IIpdate on Attendance Figures - Dolly Barnes
Librarian Dolly Barnes presented recent Sunday
circulation and gate count figures and a yearly
comparison of monthly circulation statistics.
Circulation shows a nearly 40$ increase over
the last two years. Chair David Newby will
graph the figures.
B. Discussion of Manorial for Lois Thomas
Staff Representative Carolyn Ring showed the
Commission a picture of a bench which Parks
Superintendent Bob Riazo reco~tended as
suitable for placement in the garden as a
semorial. Some Commissioners thought they
would prefer a different style bench so staff
will get an additional recommendation. There
was also discussion of using the type of
engraved plate which would withstand
weathering. There was consensus that Library
staff would proceed with plans for their own
memorial item and that there could be a jointly
planned ceremony.
V. New Business
A. Discussion of Present Climate for Expansion and
Future Possibilities - City Manager Harry
Peacock
City Manager Harry Peacock outlined options
that the Co~nission could consider in assessing
the comunity's reaction to expansion of the
Library. He believes that the Commission should
proceed in developing data to support the need
for expansion per the direction from last
April's joint meeting with the City Council.
Harry agreed with David's suggestion that the
October 9 aeetinq with City Council and
Commission Chairs would be a good tine to
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inform the group and seek Council a royal for
` going ahead with the proposed surveypof
residents. Harry also discussed the City's
financial ability to expand if there is support
from the community to do so.
VI. Reports
Report of Survey Sub-Committee - David Newby
David distributed revision #2 of the survey
which incorporates Commissioners' previous
co~ments. Following discussion of how the survey
instrument would be used, David asked that
everyone try out the current version on household
members and then give comments to Carolyn by
August 8. Kathy Gilbert, the volunteer researcher,
will be invited to the August 22 meeting. The
survey is to be in final form by October 9.
Reoort on~July .City Council Irleetinas - Fran Rresek
Commissioner Rresek said that she and Dick Dyer
traded months and she reported on the July 10 Open
Space planning meeting and City Council meeting.
Susan roller, county Linrarian
Susan Fuller reported that the Board would hear
the County Library budget August 6. The two big
new budget items are increased funding of the
literacy program to replace State funding, and
acquistion of the integrated catalog system to be
installed next year.
Dolly Barnes, Community Library Supervisor
Dolly Barnes expressed her appreciation of the
City's prompt response in repainting the
restricted parking areas and enforcing parking
restrictions, and in weeding the grounds. She also
reported on the childrens summer reading program.
Carolyn Ring. City Staff Representative
Carolyn Rinq reported that the Council had chosen
William i~Tatkins as the new Co~i.ssionmember.
David Newb_v, Chair
No report .
VII. Oral and Written Communications
None
PREPARED BY
arolyn R ng
Assistant to the City Manager
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