Agenda

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

7 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers

I. Roll Call

II. Acceptance of September 20, 2006 Meeting Minutes

III. Additions or Changes to the Agenda

IV. Public Comments

V. Director’s Report

VI. Patron Compliments and Concerns

VII. Old Business

a. Board/Community Communications

b. Community Read Project – Heard

c. Book Drop/Parking Lot

d. Community Communication Committee, Board Goal 2 – Galt, Bush, Soules

e. Meeting Dates 2007

VIII. New Business

a. Library Report to City Council

b. “Long Overdue” Report Discussion - Stein

IX. Board Comments

X. Adjournment

Next meeting date: November 15, 2006

Board Goals:

Goal 1: Receive and discuss the parking lot and book return recommendation presented by the consultant.

Goal 2: Explore at least one new method to communicate with the community about library services in order to preserve and expand our patron base.

Goal 3: Review year-end statistics to evaluate and discuss the use patterns and future directions of our library.

Goal 4: Receive reports on the community public spaces project and how it might impact the library. Provide input as requested.

Goal 5: Review staff recommendations on revising the fines and fees schedules and recommend revisions to City Council.

Goal 6: Proactively support the Arnold Center regarding the upcoming wage challenges facing the Cup and Chaucer in order to keep this service viable