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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-08-15 Library Commission SummaryKenai Advisory Library Commission Kenai Community Library Activity Room August 15, 1995; 7:30 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 6, 1995 5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT 7. OLD BUSINESS A. SUMMER SULMMARY (book sale, author signing, etc.) B. LIBRARY EXPANSION PLANS $. NEW BUSINESS A. NEXT MEETING DATE B. OTHER 9. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS/QUESTIONS 10. ADJOURNMENT Special note' Change of meeting date' August 15, 1995 . Library Commission ***Minutes*** August 15, 1995 - 7:30 p.m. Kenai Library Activity Room Chairman Kathy HeUs 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Kathy Heus, Bob Peters, Janet Brown, Janice ROdes, Carol Brenckle, Lorrene Forbes, Katherine Komelis Members Absem: Vince O'Reilly Also Presem: Emily DeForest, Ethel Clausen, Christine Monfor, Debby Fahnholz 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as written. ® APPROVAL OF MINUTES Lorrene Forbes MOVED to approve the minutes as written. The minutes were approved. Carol Brenckle SECONDED. e PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None. 5. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Emily DeForest reported that she traveled to Chicago for a convemion. Two represematives from Dynex will be here August 28th to work over the facility and make suggestions on the new computer. In looking at the Imemet charges, Vista may be the best way to go. They update and maimain their own databank in Provo, and the costs are comparable for the services received. Emily stated she also went to PNLA last week. and met with many smaller library directors. Library Commission August 15, 1995 Page 1 She found many of the smaller libraries are now charging for imer-library loans. these libraries are also subsidized by their coumies. Most of Emily reported that last year's year end report showed that there was a circulation of 16.86 · books per Kenai residem. If this was divided by each residem, it would cost $44.14 per Kenai residem to support the library. Kathy Heus stated that a lot of this was subsidized by the local sales taxes, which are paid by everyone, not just Kenai residems. Christine Monfor arrived at 8'00 p.m. 6. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None. ® Ao Bo Co Do OLD BUSINESS Summer Summary - Kathy Heus stated that the book sale was a success. She thought they brought in close to 5;1800 for the Friends of the Library. It was suggested by one of the Friends that next year they mn it on a Thursday and Friday during normal library hours, instead of on Friday/Saturday like they did this year, since Saturday's turnout was minimal. Lorrene stated that possibly doing it over July 4th weekend would be better. Janice asked how this years turnout compared to when the sale was in the mall. Kathy stated that she thought there was more turnout this year. Author Signing - Kathy reported that their author signing was held during reading time and went very well. On September 8th Steve Reynolds will be doing a book signing at the library. Summer Reading Program- Kathy reported that it looked like the kids were having a good time. She stated that it was very much appreciated that Unocal was willing to provide the tent for these projects. Library Expansion Plans - Emily showed rough drawings of the proposed library expansion. She stated that the City was expecting the proposed expansion to cost in the area of $1 million, but the architect, Mr. Klugy, says a two-story expansion would run in around $3 million. She stated we need to decide if we are going to ask Council for the $3 million or not. Carol stated that she felt we should ask for what we need, rather than to try to settle Library Commission August 15, 1995 Page 2 for less and still not have our needs met and need to expand yet again, Christine stated that in the last 10 years they have not gone to the voters with anything more than water and sewer bonds, except for the visitors center. Janice asked how the visitors cemer was paid for. Christine stated that there was a gram from the EDD and the city matched it. Lorrene asked if there was any possibility of receiving additional funds from the City's savings account. Christine stated that the City Was committed to use that money to build a new animal shelter, since the current shelter has been condemned. Carol asked if the $3 million figure took imo accoum consideration for the renovations to the existing library. Emily stated that the only renOvations needed would be done to the emryway. Christine stated that she felt the Council would have problems with a $3 million bond issue. She felt that someone needed to explain how the plans grew from 10,000 square feet to 15,000 square feet. Janice asked what the options were. Emily stated that we could make the building smaller, or go for a single story addition. The daylight basement was not an option that was 'supported by the architect. Christine felt that Kathy or someone from the Commission should come to the Council meeting tomorrow night to give the Commission's feelings. Carol asked about funds for furnishings. Emily stated that there would be a few more stacks needed, but didn't feel it would be appreciable amount. Bob Peters felt that the Commission should request as much as possible to get the necessary addition done all at one time. Lorrene Forbes MOVED that. the Commission suppOrt a $2.5 million bond to build the library addition of approximately 16,000 square feet. Bob Peters SECONDED the motion. Lorrene stated that at 8 % imerest over 30 years, a $3 million bond would cost the taxpayers approximately $32 per year. Christine stated that this would not even equal a one mil increase. Lorrene MOVED to amend the $2.5 million figure to $3 million. Bob Peters Library Commission August 15, 1995 Page 3 SECONDED the amendmem. A verbal vote was unanimous. Lorrene suggested that it might be a good idea to also recruit for a college smdem to sit on the Commission. Carol felt it would be a good time to thank Katherine for he participation with the Library Commission. 8. NEW BUSINESS The next meeting date is scheduled for September 5th. e COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Bob Peters suggested everyone join the Friends of the Library and ask all their acquaimances to support the upcoming bond issue. He stated that with normal low voter turnout, very few votes could make the difference. He also suggested that all who can should attend the Council meeting tomorrow night. Katherine Cornelis turned in her letter of resignation to the Library Commission. thanked everyone on the Commission for allowing her to participate. She Kathy stated she will plan to be at the Council meeting tomorrow night and would welcome all comments and support from the Commission. Janice stated that she would like to see both bond issues, the ice rink and the library expansion, pass. Bob Peters felt that everyone should spread the word and try to gain as much support the library expansion as possible. He thanked Katherine for her participation with the Commission. 10. ADJOURNMENT Carol Brenckle MOVED to adjourn. was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Bob Peters SECONDED the motion. The meeting Respectfully submitted, I~ebby J. F~h~oi~. Library Commission August 15, 1995 Page 4