HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-02-13 Library Commission SummaryKENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FEBRUARY 13, 2007
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM I: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- January 9, 2007
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Proposed Library Expansion/Letters of Support Campaign
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Meeting Schedule
b. Discussion -- Fourth of July Parade
ITEM 7: REPORTS
a. Director
b. Friends of the Library
c. City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: COMMISSION CONIll~NTS/QUESTIONS
YTEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM I0: INFORMATION
a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of January 3 and 17, 2007.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI LYBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FEBRUARY 13, 2007
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR BOB PETERS, PRESIDIN
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Peters called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02 p.m. Roll was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: K. Heus, E. DeForest, B. Peters, C. Brenekle
Coiiirnissioners absent: R. Gilman, E. Bryson, and C. Cook
Others present: Council Member R. Molloy, Director M. Joiner
A quorum was present.
YTEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
Council Member Molloy requested a discussion be added as Item 5-b, Possible
Questions for Community Research Poll.
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to approve the agenda with the addition of Item 5-b as
requested. Commissioner Heus SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- January 9, 2007
MOTION:
Commissioner Heus MOVED to approve the meeting summary as presented and
Commissioner Brenekle SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
5-a. Discussion -- Proposed Library Expansion/Letters of Support Campaign
Discussion took place related to the following issues:
• Heus letter included in the packet suggesting a new 20,000 square foot
building be built which would be comparable in cost of an addition and renovation of
the existing library. It was noted, council was not receptive to new site construction.
• Letter of support campaign was discussed briefly and the Commission
may consider a campaign.
5-b. Discussion -- Public Opinion Poll Questions
The Commission reviewed draft questions provided by Council Member Molloy.
Members were requested to forward additional questions to him to include in the
February 21, 2007 council meeting packet who would review the questions and
consider whether to include them in the poll. Some suggestions made were:
• Include the mil equivalent in Question 3.
• Add an alternative question related to dedicated sales tax.
• Break the question into parts, asking whether preference would be for a
new library or expansion
ITEM 6: NEW BUSYNESS
6-a. Discussion -- Meeting Schedule
Cormnission reviewed the existing policy and requested no changes.
6-b. Discussion -- Fourth of July Parade
Director Joiner reported she was soliciting support and volunteers to participate in a
book cart drill team for the parade.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Director -- Director Joiner reviewed a written report distributed to the
members.
7-b. Friends of the Library -- Commissioner Heus reported on the "Friends"
activities, i.e. membership drive, annual letter, membership to Kenai Chamber of
Commerce, etc.
7-c. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Molloy commended the director
and staff for receiving the Public Library Association award and reviewed actions taken
by Council at its February 7 meeting.
ITEM 8: COMMISSION COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Heus -- Thanked Molloy for attending and distributing the poll questions for
review.
Brenckle -- Was very excited about the award received.
Peters -- Thanked Molloy for attending for Council Member Swarner.
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
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Thomas Walker -- Suggested the poll question explain the purpose of the poll.
ITEM 10: INFORMATYON
10-a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of January 3 and 17, 2007.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Heus SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 8:44 p.m.
Meeting ununary prepared end submitted by:
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Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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