HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-07-11 Library Commission SummaryKENAI LIBRARY COMNIISS%ON
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JULY 11, 2006
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- June 6, 2006
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Library Work Session/Proposed Expansion
b. Discussion -- KMC 1.56, Kenai Municipal Library Department and
Library Regulations and Policies/Review and Possible Updates.
ITEM 6:
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
YTEM 10: INFORMATION
a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of June 7 and 21, 2006.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
REMINDER: Please bring completed SWOT forms.
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KENAI COUNCIL CHA]
JULY 11, 2006
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR BOB PETERS, PF
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, E. Bryson, B. Peters, C. Brenckle, C.
Cook
Commissioners absent: R. Gilman
Others present: Council Member B. Molloy and Library Director M. Joiner
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and
Commissioner Cook SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- June 6, 2006
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to correct the June 6, 2006 meeting summary at Item
5-a, adding the word "distributed" after "as well as" and to approve the meeting
summary as corrected. Commissioner Bryson SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
5-a. Discussion -- Library Work Session/Proposed Expansion
A general discussion related to the joint work session with Council and the proposed
expansion followed. Comments included:
• The work session was well attended, positive and the city manager would
be reporting back to council at the July 19 meeting.
• The Carr-Gottstein building option was less desirable because of
estimated costs for renovation and that grant funds were not likely to be available.
• City administration is investigating the availability of alternate sites.
• The city manager is considering implementing acity-wide survey related
to the issue.
Additional discussion included whether council could give a "head's up" to the Planning
& Zoning Commission of the need for a location and eminent domain could used as a
last resort.
5-b. Discussion -- KMC 1.56, Kenai Municipal Library Department and
Library Regulations and Policies/Review and Possible Updates.
The Commission reviewed all the comments and suggestions presented by the Library
Director. Comments included:
• The Commission's role in book selections was questioned.
• Comparison to other city codes was suggested.
• Adding a section for appeals was suggested.
• Non-resident fees for use should be further discussed by the Corrunission.
• Suggestion late fees should be left to the Director's discretion.
• Suggestion the $2.00 fee for mailed notices and telephone calls be
eliminated.
Suggested changes/Kenai Municipal Code:
• KMC 1.56.025 -- Materials may be loaned with picture identification;
correct spelling of 'therefor.'
• KMC 1.56.045 -- Add after fines -- in excess of $10. Eliminate everything
after arrears.
• KMC -- All references to Librarian should be changed to Library Director.
Suggested changes/Library Regulations:
• Borrower's Cards -- Section b, change to check out 'two' items; after
receiving card, no limit.
• Fines -- Section c, change to $1.00 per day; change to late fees.
• Service Charges -- Add DVD and videos at $25.00.
• Service Charges -- Eliminate 3(c).
• Damages -- 5-a, add after "cover," "not to exceed the cost of replacement."
• Eliminate no longer applicable.
Suggested changes/Mission Statement:
• Add "to" at the end of the mission of Kenai Community Library is...
• Change "gather for meetings or performances to provide programs or
performances."
Take bullets off final two statements.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to recommend the listed changes and Commissioner
DeForest SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Director -- Library Director Joiner reported the following:
• Circulation in June increased by 13% over June, 2005.
• There were approximately 11,000 people using the library in June.
• DVD's are circulating much more than videos.
7-b. Chair -- No report.
7-c. Friends of the Library -- The Friends' newsletter was discussed.
7-d. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Molloy commented he believed
the new city manager was potentially a good friend to the library.
ITEM 8: COMMISSION COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Heus -- Urged Commissioners to talk to council members about the need for
space.
Brenckle -- Noted a recent article in the newspaper and urged the membership
not to discourage library use.
Cook -- Likes the streamlining.
Peters -- Was also encouraged by newspaper coverage.
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
10-a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of June 7 and 21, 2006.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Cook SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 9:20 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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