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Kenai Community Library Activity Room
Dec 6, 1994; 7:38 PM
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCT 4, 1994
5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
7. OLD BUSINESS
R. .COMMiTTEE REPORT - L i BRARY POLI CY
B. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
C. OTHER
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. RESIGNATION
B. NEXT MEETING DATE
C. OTHER
9. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
18. ADJOURNMENT
Library Commission
***Minutes***
December 6, 1994 - 7:30 p.m.
Kenai Library Chambers
Chairman Kathy Heus
1. ROLL CALL
Members Presem:
Janet Brown, Carol Brenckle, Kathy Heus, Katherine Komelis
Members Absent'
Vince O'Reilly, Jerry Hanson, Janice Rodes
Also Presem:
Emily DeForest, Christine Monfor, Bob Peters, Ethel Clausen,
Debby Fahnholz
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Kathy Heus suggested the agenda be amended under New Business to change Resignation to
New Members.
Carol Brenckle moved approval of agenda as amended. There were no objections from the
Commission and agenda was amended and approved.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Carol Brenckle requested the spelling of her name be corrected on pages 1 (sections 2, 3, 4),
and 4 (top of page). It was also requested that the last line of page 2 be corrected to read
"for Emily" instead of "for the Emily".
Janet Brown moved approval of the minutes as corrected. Carol Brenckle seconded and
minutes were approved as corrected.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
None.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Emily DeForest stated circulation was down. November was a good month though, even with
five closed days dUe to holidays. Average daily check out was about 400. Emily, Janet
Brown, and Vince O'Reilly met regarding policy and procedures and agreed to change only
the basic portion. The Christmas party is scheduled for December 15 from 4:00 to 7:00.
Invitations were sent to the Boards and Commissions, each City department, the Friends of
the Library, and some of the special patrons. Everyone is invited. There have been some
junior high school students coming on Wednesdays who have been doing a good job.
Carol Brenckle asked about Community Work Service help. Emily stated the city attorney
still will not allow it due to insurance problems. Everyone agreed it was still worth pursuing.
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OLD BUSINESS
Kathy Heus suggested that Katherine Komelis be introduced at this point as the new student
member.
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Committee Report
Emily stated there was only the one change. Carol Brenckle moved that it be tabled
to the next meeting. Janet Brown seconded and it was tabled to the next meeting.
City Council Work Session
Kathy Heus attended the Council session and was allowed to speak. Council
continues support of expansion of the library facilities. There are plans to draw up
schematics so that expansion can be pursued if funds become available. It was
understood the schematics are on next year's list, as well as the library's computer.
The mayor indicated there should be approximately $2-3 million projected money
available from Juneau if all proceeds as expected.
Other
Kathy Heus reported that the Friends of the Library have been working and sending
out the minutes every other month to keep mailing costs down. The membership tea
will be on January 22 from 2:00 to 4:00.
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NEW BUSINESS
New Members
Kathy Heus indicated no one is sure where Jerry Hanson is. He has not submitted a
letter of resignation. Emily stated there are no applications for Library Commission
at this time.
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Next Meeting Date
Next meeting date is scheduled for January 3, 1995.
c. Other
Emily stated that the library is again offering a holiday book girl table for library
book donations.
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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Carol Brenckle suggested the library publish a thank you in the newspaper to those
businesses and individuals who donated books.
Christine Monfor suggested that the Commission send a thank you card to the Council for
funds for the Christmas party. Emily DeForest volunteered to search out an appropriate
card. It will be presented at December 21st Council meeting.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Carol Brenckle to adjourn.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Motion was seconded by Janet Brown.
Next meeting is scheduled for January 3, 1995.
Respectfully submitted,
ebby J. l~a~olz.
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December 6, 1994
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