HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-05-02 Library Commission SummaryKenai Advisory Library Commission
May 2, 1989 7:30 PM
Library Activity room
Kenai Community Library
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 1989
5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. BUDGET
B. KENAI COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
C. BIRTHDAY PARTY
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. SATELLITE L I BRARY
B. NEXT MEETING DATE
C. OTHER
9. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
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KENAI ADVISORY LIBRARY COMMISSION
May 2, 1989 7:30pm
Library Activity Room
Kenai Community Library
Kathy Heus, C'hairperson
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Heus.
2. ROLL CALL:
Kathy Heus
Janice Rodes
Dennis Simmons
Doug Emery
Paul Turner
Absent: Carol Brenckle
Joanne Elson
In attendance: Emily DeForest, Libary Director; Chris
· Monfor, Councilwoman for the City of Kenai; Ethel Clausen,
KPCC Librarian
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Under "New Business c. FAX Machine, Discuss ion" was added.
Paul Turner moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion seconded by Doug Emery. Motion carried.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 1989:
Ethel Clausen's name was added under those in attendance and
the spelling of Councilwoman's Monfor's name was corrected.
Dennis Simmons moved to approve the minutes as corrected/
amended and Paul Turner seconded the motion. Motion carried.
5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: NONE
6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Emily DeForest gave commissioners the Monthly Management
Report for April, 1989, the calendar for May, and a copy of
the revised list of Library Commission members. Emily
answered questions about the library budget and what cuts
have been made. The additional staff person has not been
approved, but letters of support for the third person are
being sent to City Council members. There was also a report
on the book sale.
7. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Budget: Kathy Heus sent a letter to the City Council
members regarding the need for the additional paid staff
position.
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The City Manager has requested department heads to write
letters of justification for 'any .additional staffing
requests. These requests will not be looked at until
after the budget has been appropriated or approved; and
then if additional personnel is hired, it will be an
additional appropriation to the budget.
b. Kenai Comprehensive Plan: Two memorandums from Janet
Loper and the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission
requested the Libary Commission· to assist in updating
the Kenai Comprehensive Plan. A general discussion
followed regarding the plan itself, and the Library
Commission's 'own stated goals and objectives.
Paul Turner made a motion that ,we review/revise our goals
and objectives and use that as our efforts to update the
City of Kenai's Comprehensive Development Plan. Seconded
by Doug Emery. Motion carried.
The review/revision of the Library Commission's Goals
and Objectives should be on the agenda for the June
meeting. A copy of the Commission's latest goals and
objectives will go out in the packets or be included
with the agenda.
Dennis Simmons made a motion that we write a note of
acknowledgment to the Kenai Plannin~ and Zonin~
commission that we are in the process of workin~/updatin~
our ~oals and objectives. Do-U~ Emery seconded.
Motion carried.
c. Birthday Party: The Kenai Community Library's 40th
Birthday Party will be May 21st. Everyone please plan to
attend.'
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Satellite Library: Joanne Elson commented at the April
meeting of the Library Commission that she hoped to see
a satellite library on the east side of Kenai in the next
few years. Nothing new to· report at t'his time. Subject
was tabled until a 'future meeting.
b. Next Meeting Date: Doug Emery will be out of town for
the next meeting on June 6, 1989.
c. FAX Machine, Discuss ion: A general discuss ion followed
on the pos$iblity of obtaining a FAX machine for the
library. No decision made at this time, but it would be
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considered when budgeting for future equipment needs for
the library.
9. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS:
Doug Emery asked to be excused from the June meeting.
Emily discussed a problem they are having with the
people using the library's typewriters and computers for
commercial/business use. These people are monopolizing
use of these machines that are meant for private use.
The Commission may want .to look at'possible revisions
in the policies regulating the use of these machines. Chris
Monfor said that the budget will be introduced at the
May 17th City Council meeting. No further comments or
questions.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8.-30pm.
i Truesdell Recording Secretary
for the City of Kenai
May 8, 1989