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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-10-03 Library Commission Packet KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTMTY ROOM OCTOBER 3, 2000 7:30 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ITEM 2- AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- September 4, 2000 ITEM 4- PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: REPORTS ao Director Friends of the Library City Council Liaison ITEM 6' OLD BUSINESS a. Update -- reading program info ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS a, Discussion -- Goals and Objectives Discussion -- Upcoming Budget Concerns ITEM 8: COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ITEM 9: INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of September 6 and 20, 2000. ITEM 10' ADJOURNMENT KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 7:30 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- June 6, 2000 and August 1, 2000 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' REPORTS a. Director Friends of the Library City Council Liaison ITEM 6' OLD BUSINESS ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Library Volunteers ITEM 8' ,,, COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ITEM 9: INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of August 2 and 16, 2000. ITEM 10' ADJOURNMENT KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTMTY ROOM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 7:30 P.M. CHAIR BOB PETERS, PRESIDING ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chairman Peters called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. follows: The roll was taken as Present: Absent: Others Present: Heus, Brown, Peters, Brenckle, and Amen Rodes, Forbes Librarian Jankowska, Councilman Moore, Emily Deforest, Cory Hall, and Contract Secretary Kellerby ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Brenclde MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Brown SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. ORDERED. SO ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- June 6, 2000 and August 1, 2000 MOTION: Commissioner Brown MOVED to approve the minutes of the June 6, 2000 meeting with the following amendments to items in the Director's report: "WebPac which will be accessible via the library web page and their domain name will be www.kenailibrary_ .org."; upgrades which will allow the better operation of the library computer catalogue."; "They have received a grant for $4,790 from the State Library to be used for training"; and, "technology plan that the Commission accepted." Commissioner Heus SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There was no August 1, 2000 meeting because there was no quorum. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5' REPORTS 5-a. Director - Director Jankowska reported the server was upgraded in August during two days the Library was closed. During that time, a new ADA compliant gate was installed at the Library as well. Jankowska also reported the library will be closed September 12 and 13. Cory Hall passed out a brochure entitled "Prime Ti~e Family Reading Time" which is a free family reading program for families with children ages six and older which will be offered at the Library from September 25-October 30. She noted, the program is a unique six to eight~week program of reading, discussion, and storytelling. Mike Morgan will be the discussion leader and Carol Ford, the storyteller. The award- winning children's books to be reviewed will introduce fairy tales and folk tales from around the world, stories about problems children encounter, and tales from history told for children. She explained, this is a pilot program and the only one in Alaska. They are expecting 12-20 children for the program and they have to return the books when the program is over. 5-b. Friends of the Library - Commissioner Brown reported Megan O'Neill joined the Friends Board of Directors and added, the President of the Board is Lorrie Carter, Vice President is Emily Deforest, and Secretal~ is Paul Turner. She explained they agreed for them to be on three-year terms and they will draw lots for one, two, and three year terms. She also reported that they are selling 300 raffle tickets at $100 each and the purchase will include a dinner for two and the proceeds will be used for a future library expansion. The dinners will be offered on September 28 and 29 and the raffle's first prize will be $7,500. 5-c. City Council Liaison - Councilman Moore reported the next Council meeting will be held September 6. ITEM 6' · OLD BUSINESS- None ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion -- Library Volunteers Director Jankowska expressed that library volunteers are very important because they do not have enough staff to run the library efficiently. It was suggested to put "Volunteers Wanted" on the web page and there was discussion for DeForest to train volunteers to boost the volunteer program. ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Chair Peters commented on the web site that Director Jankowska showed them at the August 1 meeting. Commissioner Brenckle, along with other members welcomed KCHS student Katherine Amen who was recently appointed to fill the vacant Library Commission seat. _ Commissioner Heus commented on a Scholastic Books competition in which Alaska was not recognized as part of the continental United States and the controversy over this. KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 PAGE 2 ITEM 9: INFORMATION ,, 9-a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of August 2 and 16, 2000. ITEM 10' ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Brown MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Heus SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Susan KellerbY, Contract Secretary LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING MINt..q'ES MARCH 7. 2000 PAGE 3 KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY GOALS/h OBJECTIVES 1999/2000 Review and implement building plan of the library annually. Objective 1: Bring facility into compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act of 1994. Objective 2: Continue to support expansion of library facilities. GOAL B: Make recommendations to the Library and Council to improve library services and continue to provide quality services to the citizens of Kenai as measured by the City of Kenai and Library Patron Survey. Objective 1: Maintain current library hours including Sunday hours. Objective 2: Support the Friends of the Library (Kenai Community Library, Inc.) in its efforts to increase community and corporate support of the library and its services. Objective 3: Promote state/city funding to support the increase in interlibrary loans. Objective 4: Objective 5: Continue to expand communications and access to other libraries and resources via computer networking, telecommunications, and federal grants. Continue to promote mini-workshops to enable patrons to become familiar with various services and electronic technologies. Objective 6: Continue to promote utilization of the activities room by library-related groups. Objective 7: Continue recognition of efforts made by volunteers and paid staff and increase public awareness of the library and its services through local media. Objective 8: Continue to implement usage of commercial services and the addition of loan programs to include compact audio discs, computer software, books on tape, and educational video cassettes. Objective 9: Promote funding for needed reference services. Objective 10: Continue school contacts in cooperation with schools and increase access of library service to children. Objective 11: Increase services to patrons with special needs. Objective 12: Continue to support access to library services for Wildwood inmates. Objective 13: Support budget increases as they become necessary for additional library personnel and services. Objective 14: Cooperate with and serve as a resource support for other city' and community programs. -1- Objective 1: Objective 2' Make recommendations to the Council regarding capital and other improvements to the library. Increase the library equipment/materials in Fiscal Year 99/2000. Priority list of equipment is as follows: Video and audio compact disc players Music CD library with player More computer terminals Closed-circuit T.V. Promote funding to add video conference capabilities and equipment in the library. Review library policies and rules, as well as the goals and objectives, annually. -2- AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCrL- REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS htt~)://www, ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda 'All items listed with an asterisk {*) are considered to be rout/ne and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: ,, SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) le Stan Pttlo --"Saving Main Street" / Effect of E-Commerce on Local Economies. Bill Coghill, Mikunda. Cottrell -- Financial Statement Presentation Resolution No. 2000-49 -- Formally Accepting ADEC Grant No. 47549 From the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation in the Amount of $25,000 to Study the Feasibility of Installing Water and Sewer Mains Along Bridge Access Road South of the Kenai Spur. Resolution No. 2000-50 -- Awarding the Bid to Sterchi Construction Co. for the Kenai Senior Center Carport Roof Modifications-2000 Project for the Total Amount of $18,200. Resolution Bio. 2000-51 -- Transferring $16,748.80 from Contingency to Improvements Other Than Buildings in the Water Department for a Water Line Extension for a New Fire Hydrant. Resolution No. 2000-52 -- In Support of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor's Disaster Declaration and Kenai Peninsula Borough Resolution No. 2000-077. -1- ITEM D: . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. ITEM E: . ITEM F: ITEM G: ITEM H: . . 4~ Se Resolution No. 2000-53 -- Listing the City's Alaska Department of Community and Economic Development FY 2002 Capital Project Match§ Grant Program Projects in Priority for a Request in State Funding. Resolution No. 2000-54 -- Transferring $15,270 in the Water and Sewer Fund for Additional Engineerm§ Design and Inspection for the Mission Street Sewer Line Relocation. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Kenai Historic Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report MINUTES *Regular Meeting of August 16, 2000. CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1877-2000 -- Amending KMC 13.30.080 to Include Prohibiting the Operation of Motor Vehicles on the Vegetated Areas of a Portion of the South Shore of the Kenai River and Cook Inlet. *Ordinance No. 1878-2000 -- Amending Various Parts of Title 21 (City Airport and Airport Lands) and Title 22 (City-Owned Lands) of the Kenai Municipal Code. *Ordinance No. 1879-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenue and Appropriations by $225,000 in the Water and Sewer Fund and the Mission Street Sewer Line Relocation Capital Project Fund. -2- 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. IR. ~,~~ ~ 13. ITeM I: Approval-- Election Judges for October 3, 2000 City Election. Approval-- Extension of Special Use Permit/KPB Project Impact Office From September 30, 2000 to March 31,2001. Approval -- Assignment of Lease/Fine Arts Center from the Kenai Arts and Humanities Council to Peninsula Arts Guild. Approval-- Security Assignment of Lease/Lot lA, F.B.O. Subdivision, South Addition from Dan O. Pitts to National Bank of Anchorage. Approval--Security Assignment of Lease/Lot 3, Block 1, Gusts~ Subdivision, from L~M Ventures, Inc. and Michael J. Lott, Natasha L. Lott and Nina Marion to First National Bank of Anchorage. Approval -- Renewal of FAA Lease for Runway Alignment Indicator Lights (RAIL), Medium Approach Lighting System {MALS), and 25-Foot Easement for Buffed High Voltage Cable. Approval-- Vacation of a Public Right-of-Way and/or Easement Reserved Under Public Land Order 1216 and Excluded from U.S. Patent Fried in Book 547, Pages 167 and 168, Kenai Recording District, Located in U.S. Survey 1435, Within Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska (502 Overland Avenue, Kenai). Discussion -- October 18, 2000 Council Meeting Date Change. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Managers 7. Airport Manager DISCUSSION ITEM J: 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ~DJO~NT -3- AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REG~~ MEETING SEPTEMBER 20, 2000 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBEI~ http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: z ~?/~ ITEM C: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) z~~~.~ Dee.~_,e.~,~ ~. PUBLIC HEARINGS , Ordinance No. 1877-2000 -- Amending KMC 13.30.080 to Include Prohibiting the Operation of Motor Vehicles on the Vegetated Areas of a Portion of the South Shore of the Kenai River and Cook Inlet. . Ordinance No. 1878-2000 -- Amending Various Parts of Title 21 (City Airport and Airport Lands) and title 22 (City-Owned Lands) of the Kenai Municipal Code. . Ordinance No. 1879-2000 -- Increasm§ Est/mated Revenue and Appropriations by $225,000 in the Water and Sewer Fund and the Mission Street Sewer Line Relocation Capital Project Fund. Resolution No. 2000-55 -- Transferring $5,000 in the Wellhouse No. 4 Capital Project Fund From Construction to Engineering for Additional Engineer/Design Work. Resolution No. 2000-56 -- Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY01 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying that this Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in Cook Inlet. -1- ITEM D: . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. ITEM E: . ITEM F. ITEM G: ITEM H: . . Resolution No. 2000-57 -- Designating the Kenai Water Quahty and Quantity Development Program -- Wellhouse No. 4 With Main Line Tie- Ins -- Phase III Project as the City of Kenai's Number One Overall Capital Improvement Project. COMMISSION[COMMITTEE REPORTS Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Kenai Historic Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board c. Alaska Mumcipal League Report IVlINUTES *Regular Meeting of September 6, 2000. CORRF~PONDENCE OLD BUSmZ S Approval -- Vacation of a Public Right-of-Way and/or Easement Reserved Under Public Land Order 1216 and Excluded from U.S. Patent Fried in Book 547, Pages 167 and 168, Kenai Recording District, Located in U.S. Survey 1435, Within Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska (502 Overland Avenue, Kenai). NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1880-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $6,300 in the General Fund for a Library Grant From the State of Alaska. Approval -- Kenai Municipal Airport Prepaid Calling Card Machine Special Use Permit/Alaska Call Connection. Approval-- Proposal to Purchase/Lot 3, Block 2, Evergreen Subdivision, Klm Addition -- New Caste Builders. -2- ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Managers 7. Airport Manager ITEM J: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT -3-