HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-01 Library Commission SummaryKENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COUNCIL CIiAMBERS
MAY I, 2007
7:0o P.M.
AGENDA
dTEM 1: CALL TO ORDER 6c ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- April 3, 2007
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a: Discussion -- Goals & Objectives
b. Discussion -- Non-Resident Library User Fees
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7: REPORTS
a. Director
b. Friends of the Library
c. City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: COMMISSION COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of April 4 and 18, 2007.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAY 1, 2007
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR BOB PETERS, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Peters called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02 p.m. Roll. was called
and confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: K. Heus, E. DeForest, E. Bryson, B. Peters, C. Cook
Commissioners absent: R. Gilman and C. Brenckle
Others present: Council Member L. Swarner, Library Director M. Joiner
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Heus MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner
Cook SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUNIMARY -- April 3, 2007
Corrections were requested as follows:
Note Bryson as a yes vote/motion to reconsider.
Correct misspelling of Brenekle/Item 8.
Item 6-a -- fees instead of circulation
Item 7-c -- insert library before newsletter
MOTION:
Commissioner Heus MOVED for approval of the meeting summary as corrected and
Commissioner Cook SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
5-a. Discussion -- Goals & Objectives
The Commission reviewed a list of suggested goals and objectives which were
distributed by Director Jouier. It was suggested the issue be returned for discussion
on the next agenda in order for the members to review the information. Joiner
reviewed the rationale relating to Sunday closure of the library.
5-b. Discussion -- Non-Resident Library User Fees
City Manager Koch -- Discussed council's review/comments related to user fees, i.e.
annual v. biannual charge, definition of non-resident, why out-of-state and not out-of-
city, etc. and council's suggestion a user fee for those off the Peninsula.
A lengthy discussion followed and comments included:
• Individual summarizations relating to fees
• Number of out-of-state patrons and amounts owed
• Number of off-Peninsula users
• Suggestion of a deposit and refund process for out-of-state users.
• A two-year fee of $25
• Whether other departments who have out-of-state users have been
requested to set fees.
• The process for Permanent Fund Dividend collections.
The Commission also discussed the city survey, including Koch reporting Ditman
Research would be conducting the survey, questions referring to the library were
reviewed, the questions were included in the May 2 council packet, and whether an
option was officially chosen by council.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Director -- Director Joiner reuiewed the following:
• Activities taking place at the library.
• Report on Homer Library.
• Early closing on May 16 and Memorial Day weekend closure.
• Chevron's possible funding of projects (Joiner recommended a graphic
literature project and/or a new automation system).
7-b. Friends of the Library -- Heus reported the following:
• The group would not be participating in the Kenai River Festival.
• They will review grants funneled through the organization.
• A workshop to discuss goals and objectives will be held.
• A date for the annual book sale has not yet been chosen.
?-c. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Swarner noted the following:
• April council meeting action agendas were included in the packet.
• The 2007-2008 budget ordinance would be introduced at the May 16
meeting.
Swarner will be absent from the June meeting.
ITEM S: COMMISSION COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
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Heus -- Requested Swarner to report to council related to the meeting's discussions;
noted her appreciation of Koch attending the meeting and would be looking forward to
discussing goals and objectives; and, stated concern the library would be closed on
Sundays.
DeForest -- Stated her appreciation Koch attended the meeting.
Bryson -- Noted she would be absent from the June and July meetings.
Cook -- Thanked Koch for attending and clarifying issues.
Peters -- Reminded members to review the goals and objectives before the next
meeting.
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10: YNFORMATION
10-a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of April 4 and 18, 2007.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commmissioner Heus MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner DeForest SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 8:45 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Carol. L. Freas, City Clerk
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