HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-06-06 Library Commission SummaryKENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JUNE 6, 2006
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- April 4, 2006
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- User Surveys
b. Discussion -- Library Expansion
c. Discussion -- KMC 1.56, Kenai Municipal Library Department and
Library Regulations and Policies/Review and Possible Updates
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- SWOT Analysis
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 May 3 and 17, 2006.
b. Updated Kenai City Council Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and
Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI LIBRARY COMMYSSION
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JUNE 6, 2006
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR BOB PETERS, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
YTEM I: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Peters called the ~
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present
Commissioners absent:
Others present:
neeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll was
K. Heus, E. DeForest, R. Gilman, B. Peters, C. Brenckle, C
Cook
E. Bryson
Library Director M. Joiner and Council Member B. Molloy
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and
Commissioner Heus SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- April 4, 2006
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to approve the meeting summary of April 4, 2006 as
presented and Commissioner CookSECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
5-a. Discussion -- User Surveys
Director Joiner reported 126 surveys had been returned to date. Distribution of the
survey was discussed and it was noted surveys were includedin the Kenai Chamber of
Commerce newsletter mailing as well as distributed by staff at the Library.
5-b. Discussion -- Library Expansion
A lengthy discussion took place which included the following comments:
• Reminder of the council work session related to theproposed expansion
scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, 2006 and beginning at 6:00 p.m.
• Reviewed the four options (single story addition; expand to second floor;
second story w/ under-building parking; acquire/remodel old courthouse.
• Contacting State regarding acquisition of the old courthouse and
consideration of "taking" it as an option.
• Parking concerns at the courthouse building.
• Anew site as an alternative and suggested city-owned properties.
• Cost estimates.
• What options the electorate might support.
• Consideration of a ten-year plan for approaching Council.
• Suggestion of target election of 2007 and 2008 construction.
5-c. Discussion -- KMC 1.56, Kenai Municipal Library Department and
Library Regulations and Policies/Review and Possible Updates
The Commission reviewed the information included in the packet. Suggested changes
included amending references to "librarian" to "Library Director."
MOTION:
Commissioner Heus MOVED to postpone discussion on changes to the code and
regulations to the July meeting. Commissioner Brenckle SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 6:
6-a. Discussion -- SWOT Analysis
Joiner explained the form and requested the Commission members complete their
copies and return them at the July meeting.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Director -- Director Joiner reported she is evaluating library automation
systems; announced the State budgeted $20,000 for the Library; and, three new
computer stations will be added for summer public access.
7-b. Commission Chair -- No report.
7-b. Friends of the Library -- Heus reported a welcome reception was held on
April 24 for Joiner and City Manager Koch; a new board member has been appointed;
new officers were elected; there are vacancies on the board; the book sale was
scheduled for July 27, 28, and 29; and a steering committee for capital campaign was
approved.
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7-c. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Molloy reported the FY 2007
budget would be considered at the June 7 meeting and budgetary concerns include
PERS relief and employee health care expenses.
ITEM 8: COMMISSION COMMENTS/ UESTIONS
Gilman stated her desire for the library expansion to progress faster.
Brenckle stated she felt it was an interesting meeting with serious discussion related to
the proposed expansion.
Cook stated she did not feel any momentum and asked how to speed up the process.
Peters suggested setting the July meeting to the eleventh as the regular date is a
holiday.
Heus stated it was a good meeting and she hoped the maintained momentum and
obtain necessary information to go forward.
DeForest stated her hope the momentum continues.
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
10-a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of May 3 and 17, 2006.
10-b. Updated Kenai City Council Polticy for Commission, Committee, Board and
Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenekie MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Gilman SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:23 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, ity Clerk
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