HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-01 Library Commission SummaryKENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUGUST 1, 2006
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER 8c ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -July 11, 2006
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -Library expansion
Discussion - KMC 1.56, Kenai Municipal Library Department and Library
Regulations and Policies/Review and Possible Updates
ITEM 6:
ITEM 7:
a.
b.
c.
ITEM S:
ITEM 9:
YTEM 10:
REPORTS
Director
Friends of the Library
City Council Liaison
COMMISSION COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of July 5 and 19, 2006
b. New homework - Imagine a new library
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI LIBRARY COMMYSSION
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUGUST 1, 2006
7:00 P.M.
CHAYR BOB PETERS, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
YTEM 1: CALL TO ORDER 6c ROLL CALL
Chair Peters called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. Roll was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: K. Heus, E. DeForest, R. Gilman, B. Peters, C. Brenekle, C.
Cook, E. Bryson (arrived at 7:06 p.m.)
Commissioners absent: None
Others present: 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 -July 11, 2006
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to approve the meeting summary of the July 11, 2006
meeting. Comnussioner Cook 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 expansion
Chair Peters reported on a conversation he had with Representative Olson related to
the use of the old courthouse for a library; that he believed it would be cost effective
and preferred the location; and that Olson requested the City Council pass a resolution
noting the request for the buffding. Discussion followed related to the advantages and
disadvantages for using the building as a library site.
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenekle MOVED the Commission request Council Member Molloy to
notify the Council the Commssion would like a resolution forwarded for their
consideration which states the city is interested in acquiring the State Office Building
for library expansion and to submit it to the Legislature. Commissioner Cook
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Heus No DeForest Yes Gilman Yes
B son Yes Peters Yes Brenekle Yes
Cook Yes
MOTION PASSED.
5-h. Discussion - KMC 1.56, Kenai Municipal Library Department and Library
Regulations and Policies/Review and Possible Updates
Library Director Joiner reviewed the information requested at the July 11 meeting.
Commissioner Bryson excused herself from the remainder of the meeting.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Director -- Joiner reviewed information presented in the monthly activity
report. She also reported her attendance at a meeting on uses of the Internet.
7-b. Commissioner Chair -- No report.
7-c. Friends of the Library -- Commissioner Heus reported the book sale as
very successful; raffle tickets have been distributed; the Friends have one new member
and aone-year term vacancy on its board; and she thanked the Fire Department for
use of the tables.
7-d. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Molloy reviewed actions taken
at the July 19 councIl meeting and reported the resignation of Council Member Cliff
Massie.
ITEM S: COMMISSION COMMENTS/QUESTYONS
DeForest -- No comments.
Heus -- Glad they are moving forwarding on an option for a library addition.
Brenekle -- Appreciate information from the Director.
Cook -- Very happy to take a proactive approach and is excited about the new
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technology.
Gilman -- The Courthouse is a good idea, not confusing to regular patrons, and
better than somewhere else.
Peters -- Also positive.
ITEM S: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10:
10-a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of July 5 and 19, 2006
10-b. New homework - Imagine a new library
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 Coxrunission, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 8:14 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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