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Home My WebLink About2005-02-01 Library Commission Packet KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 1, 2005 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- December 7, 2004 ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Mayor Pat Porter-- Library Issues ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS Approval-- 2005 Library Technolo~ Plan ITEM 7: ITEM 8: NEW BUSINESS REPORTS Director Commission Chair Friends of the Library City Council Liaison ITEM 9: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/OUESTIONS ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11: INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of January 5 and 19, 2005. ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETINg: CAROL -- 283-8231 EWA -- 283-4378 OR, KENAl LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 7, 2004 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' ITEM 2: ITEM 3. ,, ITEM 4: ITEM 5' a. ITEM 6: ITEM 7: ITEM 8: ITEM 9: ITEM 10: ITEM 11: CALL TO ORDER ~ ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- October 5, 2004 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Library Technology Plan Review/Update NEW BUSINESS REPORTS Director Commission Chair Friends of the Library City Council Liaison COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/OUF~TIONS PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of November 3 and 17, 2004. ADJOURNMENT KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI CITY HAL1, COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 7, 2004 7:00 P.M. CHAIR EMILY DE FOREST, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/is ROLL CALL Chair DeForest called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02 p.m. The roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Others Present: E. DeForest, J. Brown, j. Rodes, K. Dunn, B. Peters. K. Heus and C. Brenckle Council Member Gilman and E. Jankowska, Librarian ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL A request was made to add a New Business item, i.e. shelving discussion. MOTION: Commissioner Brown MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3- APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- October 5, 2004 MOTION: Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the meeting summary of October 5, 2004 and Commissioner Brown SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Library Technology Plan Review/Update Library Director Jankowska reported on the state of technology at the library, noting what was planned has been fulfilled. She also presented a new technology plan draft and she added, the updated plan will be brought back to the Commission for approval at their January meeting. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS -a. Discussion-- Shelving It was reported, Commissioner Brenclde stated additional shelving would be made available from the Law Library. ITEM 7: ,REPORTS Director -- Jankowska reported the following: Statistics are a little lower. Russian storytelling will continue. A "Frog and Toad" program will begin on December 12, 2004. 7-b. Commission Chair-- No report. -Co · · · · · · invited. Friends of the Library-- Commissioner Brown reported the following: A $5,000 Rasmussen Foundation Grant was received for a doll case. The Halloween program was a big success -o additional book bags were ordered. The Economic Development District stored books for sale. Melissa Tressler has been appointed as a new board member. A membership tea is planned for January. December 20 is the next Friends meeting. It will be held at Paradisos and all are ?-d. City Council Liaison o- Council Member Gilman reported on the council work session held relating to the development of the Capital Improvement Project list. He noted, bonds for the library must be added to another community project to make the issuance worthwhile; "quality of life" issues should be grouped together and supported by the citizens of Kenai. ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/OUESTIONS Peters -- Wished all happy holidays. Rodes -- Report'ed she would not be present at the January meeting. Brown-- She will do more by volunteering. ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of November 3 and 17, 2004. ITEM 11- ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Brown MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8'00 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 7, 2004 PAGE 2 Kenai Community Library TECHNOLOGY PLAN 2005-2008 Mission Statement: "The Kenai Community Library will aim to provide access to diverse resources, services and facilities necessary to meet the informational, educational and recreational needs of all members of our community". Current technology status' Kenai Community Library offers16 public access computers and 8 staff computers running on either Windows2000 or WindowsXP operating systems. There are three black and white networked printers (one serves all public computers), a color printer and a scanner attached to one of the public access computers, 2 color printers for the word processing computers and one color printer for staff use. All computers have the USB ports enabled for patrons to use their memory sticks or cameras. All computers have Internet access via DSL and the local area network (although 2 children's computers and 2 word processing computers do not offer that service in public access mode). The Ethernet local area network consists of DSL modem and router, 3 hubs and 1 switch and a PIX firewall. The Library offers a wireless Internet connection. The Library has 3 servers - a domain server, a content/web site server and Horizon server for the Integrated Library System from Dynix. Horizon, Library's online catalog is available to patrons via the Internet where they can search for or renew library materials. Budget' _ Proposed Library budget for 2005-2008 will include the undiscounted amount of services funded by the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism. I U~.J IVI(:Iil I ~,,)LI ~C;:~:::;L Kenai. AK 99611-7723 Library Director- Ewa Jankowska GOAL 1 -IMPROVE PATRONS' ACCESS TO INFORMATION Objective: Optimize the use of Horizon - Library's ILS FY 2005-2006 Continue to upgrade Horizon. Reconfigure and redesign search pages and indices best suited to patrons' needs. Add URLs to access documents full-text (especially government documents). Install URL checker. Catalog online-only accessible documents Start sending overdue notices via e-mail FY 2006-2007 Implement acquisition module of online catalog. Add table of contents display and indexing if available. Add z39.50 searchable library catalogs or databases to the main search pages. Purchase a collection of e-books. FY 2007-2008 Review the existing online catalog - upgrade and/or add available new modules and services. Consider adding and cataloging available video-stream media. Objective: Enhance access to electronic reference sources FY 2005-2006 Add subject oriented web pages to the Internet Resources pages on the Library's web site with links to commercial and government databases. Institute training for library patrons and staff for the commercial databases (Databases for Alaskans, Grantstation, Anchorage Daily News). Continue updating Library's web pages to serve as an Internet gateway to variety of resources geared towards the needs and interests of the Kenai Peninsula residents. Integrate training in the use of the newly acquired consumer health information reference sources with those available online for free and through the Databases for Alaskans. FY 2006-2007 Continue to identify and catalog web resources and add web links in our cataloging records Consider cataloging resources available through the Databases for Alaskans. Continue to catalog Alaska web accessible government documents and their URLs. 2 163 Main Street ~oop Kenai, AK 99611-7723 Library Director- Ewa Jankowska FY 2007-2008 Add appropriate commercial databases that might benefit Kenai community Continue to catalog appropriate web-based state and federal documents with their URLs. Design online guides if necessary. Objective' Improve electronic infrastructure - hardware and software FY 2005-2006 Replace 10 computers. Replace one server. Purchase computer for young adults with wireless connection. Purchase networked color printer for patron and staff use. Prepare a technology disaster plan FY 2006-2007 Purchase a laptop for Internet training,and demonstrations held in the activity room Replace 8 computers Replace a hub with a switch Replace public access networked printer Purchase wireless router FY 2007-2008 Purchase 2 servers to replace Gates server and Horizon Replace 5 computers Replace PIX firewall Replace 2 networked printers Replace a hub with a switch Purchase a wireless muter FY 2005-2008 (Software) Continue to upgrade operating system and try to maintain uniformity within the library. Continue upgrading antivirus software. Continue upgrading anti-spyware and anti-popup software. Install filters for children's computers. FY 2005-2008 Update OCLC searching, cataloging and ILL software when available. Consider purchasing new server operating system. 163 Main Street Loop Kenai, AK 9961 ! -7723 Library Director- Ewa Jankowska GOALS 2 -IMPROVE AND EXPAND INTERNET TRAINING FOR THE PUBLIC AND STAFF Objective: To make Library patrons and staff feel competent and proficient in the use of electronic resources FY 2005-2006 Incorporate Internet training in monthly staff meetings. Institute training for library patrons and staff for the commercial databases (Databases for Alaskans, Grantstation, Anchorage Daily News). Continue with monthly Internet training - change focus of those sessions depending on needs and currency. Identify outside training that is needed. FY 2006-2007 Train staff in web authoring software (Dreamweaver or another software) Continue training in searching commercial and web-based databases. FY 2007-2008 Stay current in new and emerging technologies. Train staff and public on content-rich emerged technologies. EVALUATION PROCESS This Technology Plan was reviewed and approved by the Kenai City Manager and the Library Commission and will be evaluated each year. Based on the community needs and requirements the library staff will investigate and implement new, available technologies and equipment. Based on actual resources available this plan will be adjusted as needed. Patrons who participate in training sessions will be asked to fill out evaluation forms. Library keeps a log of computer use on the Horizon ILS both inside the library building and for the outside use of library catalog. There is also a web page counter installed. __ ! ! l J ~ ~ X X X X aC) mm E ~ ~ ~ ·~ · ~ ~ .~., Z 0 0 0 ~ 0 Budget or Cost Estimate for Kenai Community Library 2005-2008 Category Telecommunications Voice (local/long distance) Data Cellular Internet Service Provider fees Equipment PC workstations(servers) Printers Hubs (switches) Routers (DSL & wireless) Other (Firewall) Software Library Automation Purchase 2005-2006 4500 150 18500 1000 lO0 1500 Maintenance Cost 10,000 Maintenance Expense LAN 200 WAN File Servers 500 PC & other workstations Cabling & Electrical Cable Drops Electrical outlets Breaker Box 5OO 2OOO 38950 2006-2007 45O0 150 12000 2000 1500 200 1500 10,000 2OO 5OO 5OO 2007-2008 45OO 150 145OO 2000 1500 2OO 1000 1500 10,000 5OO 5OO Transformer Training TOTALS 5OO 2OOO 3555O 5OO 5OO 2000 39350 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 5, 0.005 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http' / / ~-ww.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: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT~. (10 minutes) ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLYt LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM E: REPORTS OF KENAI CONVENTION/k VISITORS BUREAU BOARD AND KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ITEM F: PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 2075-2004-- Decreasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $16,896 in Three Senior Citizen Funds. Resolution No. 2005-1 -- Transferring $11,300 in the General Fund to Pay Utilities-at the Alaska Regional Aircraft Firefighting Facility for the Arctic Winter Games. Resolution No. 2005-2 -- Supporting Legislation to Extend the Provisions of HB242 Rehired Retiree - Employment Waiver. ITEM G: MINUTES , *Regular Meeting of December 15, 2005. *December 15, 2004 Work Session Notes. ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS, ITEM I: , NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 2076-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $150,892 in the Senior Center Kitchen Capital Project Fund. 4. *Ordinance No. 2077-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $36,000 in the General Fund to Replace Radio Communication Equipment. Approval-- Kenai City Council Student Representative Policy. Approval-- Commission/Committee Term Renewals. Approval -- City Tidelands - ADL 37765, ATS 770, Cherrier and King to Port of Kenai, LLC. a. Assignment of Lease b. Security Assignment of Lease Discussion -- Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance No. 2004-36, Amending KPB 5.18.430, Sales Tax Computation - Maximum Tax, by Increasing it from $500 to $1,000. . Discussion-- Street Improvement List ITEM J: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS o 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Alaska Municipal League Report c. Arctic Winter Games d. Stranded Gas Committee ITEM K: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM L: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM M: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING JANU~Y 19, 2005 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) , Donna Peterson, KPB School Superintendent -- Transitions Occurring in the Local Schools and General Briefing. ITEM C' ..UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: , REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM E: REPORTS OF KENAI CONVENTION/k VISITORS BUREAU BOARD AND KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ITEM F: PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 2076-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $150,892 in the Senior Center Kitchen Capital Project Fund. . Ordinance No. 2077-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $36,000 in the General Fund to Replace Radio Communication Equipment. Substitute Ordinance No. 2077-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $26,000 in the General Fund Communications Department to Replace Radio Communication Equipment. . *Liquor License Renewals -- · LSr~ Enterprises, Inc., d/b / a Three Bears · Oaken Keg Spirit Shops, Inc., d/b/a Oaken Keg Spirit Shop # 1808 · Peninsula Oilers Baseball Club, Inc., d/b/a Peninsula Oilers #846 ~ George & Ekaterini Pitsilionis, d/b/a Pizza Paradisos ~ KMart Corporation, d/b/a KMart Liquor #3623 ~~~_~/~ ~ 4. Liquor Licenses -- Objection to Continued Operation ~.~,~ ~ ~ · Alaskalanes~ Inc.. d/b / a Alaskalanes Bowling Center ~~/t~- · Paul M. & Sahara J. Vozar, d/k)/a Old 'I'own vfila§e Restaurant · Kings Inn property Management LLC, d/b/a Kings Inn Hotel, Restaurant & Lounge, LLC · Amy & George Bowen, d/b/a One Stop ITEM G: MINUT~ , *Regular Meeting of January 5, 2005. ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS , Approval -- Kenai City Council Student Representative Policy ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 2078-2005 -- Amending KMC Title 17 Entitled, "Public Utilities and Enterprises" and "Public Utility Regulations and Rates." *Ordinance No. 2079-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $10,000 in the General Fund for a Grant for Police Exercise Related Training Equipment. ITEM J: Discussion-- Town Clock COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS le 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission . Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Alaska Municipal League Report c. Arctic Winter Games d. Stranded Gas Committee ITEM K: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM L: ADMnqISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM M: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTiVE,SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM lq: ADJOURNMENT