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Englewood Public Library Board
March 9. 1993
The regular meeting of the Englewood Public Library Board was called to
order by Chair Larilyn Ashloclc. at 7:02 p. m.
PRESENT: Larilyn Ashloclc., Rachel Stoddard, Carolin Atlc.ins, Marilyn
Brenengen, Doug Cohn. Mary Dounay. Gloria Ulrich, Valerie Williams,
Alex Habenicht. Council Representative to the Board.
REGRETS: Sunday Aigbe. Stephanie Thiessen
ALSO PRESENT: Hanle. Long, Library Director. Donna Gottberg,
Recording Secretary
Roll call was talc.en and a quorum declared present.
There were no scheduled or unscheduled visitors.
Ms. Karen Pilgrim, Chair of the Library Board at All Souls School, came
as a guest of Ms. Stoddard.
93-5 MOTION: That the Minutes from the meeting of February 9, 1993 be
approved as presented.
Moved by: Mary Dounay
Seconded by: Marilyn Brenengen
Motion carried.
There were no committee reports.
Chair Ashloclc. turned the meeting over to Hanle. Long for the Director's
~P-Ort.
Director Long brought forth for discussion the potential changes to the
1993 Budget. Each department must submit to the City Manager a 5%
decrease in the 1993 Budget. Mr. Long has submitted his
recommendations for the Library. Mr. Fraser will discuss the
recommendations with City Council and then the departments will be
notified as to what cuts will be made. Mr. Long will lc.eep the Board
informed as information becomes available to him.
There was discussion on the survey recently sent to the schools (all •
teachers and principals). The surveys are due back to Mr. Long by
March 20th. He will tally the responses and inform the Board as soon as
he receives all the information.
Discussion was brought forth on the impact in structuring an Art Display
Policy. Information was sent to the Board earlier. Mr. Long noted that
not many requests have been received for displaying art work in the
Library. but when structuring a policy many items must be brought into
consideration. Size and number limitations, along with insurance and
liability must be well-thought through. It was the decision of the Board
that staff would screen requests. If concerns or challenges came up the
Board would become involved. Some information regarding Art Display
policies has been received from area libraries, but none from libraries in
approximate size to Englewood. Mr. Long will draft a policy and get the
information back to the Board. He stated that the policy would not be
limited to the Englewood community only. Board members agreed.
Mr. Long gave back.ground as to the need for a computer upgrade. There
will be no impact to the public following the changeover, but he is
looking at possibly closing the library for a few days and having other
needed repairs done at the same time. He will try to minimize the
inconvenience to the public.
Mr. Long has finalized two grant requests. These must be submitted by
March 12th . There was brief discussion on the new magnification
requested in the grant.
The Library will again host the Remedial Reading Program for
Englewood Schools. We may be expecting as many as 100 participants
this year .
. This week Mr. Chayne lowered the people counter in the Book.mobile,
thus making sure all people. large and small. are counted when entering
the vehicle . It will be interesting to see if this makes a difference in the
patron count next month .
Several items of information were sent to the Board earlier. There was
brief discussion on the Council Newsletter items and Library Facts.
There was no Chair Report.
Members' Choice:
Rachel Stoddard expressed appreciation for the updates on Cinderella
City.
Mary Dounay noted it was good to see such cooperation between the
schools and Library.
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Marilyn Brenengen asked if the front of the Library could be cleaned up .
There are numerous cigarette butts all around the outside of the
entrance. Mr. Long said he would contact Public Worts for policing of
the area.
Ms. Habenicht stated that there were 11 very good applicants from
District 2 for Council, to replace Ms. Van Dyke. There is no decision at
this time. She felt with the interest in the Council seat and previously the
interest in the Board vacancy it would be a good time to again promote
the ·Friends· group.
Gloria Ulrich mentioned that older citizens in her neighborhood remarked
that there were more and more city vehicles parted in the north lot. and it
was hard for them to find parting space. Mr. Long answered that he had
not had complaints coming .through the Library lately, but would check
into the situation.
Ms. Ashlock pointed out that during snow storms the handicapped
parting spaces were not cleared of snow and ice.
The Statistical Report was briefly discussed.
Board members received a copy of the February Board Summary
Expenditure Report.
The Board thanked Ms. Stoddard for the refreshments this evening.
Meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
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WISH LIST SUBMITTED BY L. ASHLOCK. BOARD CHAIR. MARCH 9.
1993
Bookmobile
Periodicals
Books on Tape
Computers & Software (public use)
Reference materials
Summer Reading Program
In-house programs
Furnishing small reading areas
Large print book collection
Children's book collection
Young Adult book collection
Adult fiction collection
Adult non-fiction collection
Outreach (programs) in schools
Sunday hours
CD-ROM reference materials
System software upgrades
Audio-visual equipment
Knowledgable help with grant applications
Publicizing the library
Income Tax forms
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