June 9, 2004

 

 

The regular meeting of the Rapid City Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Eric Abrahamson on June 9, 2004 at 5:15 p.m.  Board Present: Eric Abrahamson, Sonia Castleberry, Ron Kroeger, Greta Chapman Absent: Roy Burr, Bobbie Christenson, Lynda Clark and Monte Loos.

Audience: Terri Davis, Kim Baumberger and Brenda Hemmelman.  

Open Forum:  Nothing Presented.

Introduction of Staff:  Staff members present introduced themselves.  Abrahamson welcomed staff to the meeting.

There was not a quorum present to take action on agenda items.  Discussion ensued on the remaining agenda items. 

Minutes:  No action taken.

Budget Reports:  Chapman responded to budgetary and bills questions.   

No action taken.  

Announcements and Administrative Reports:

Chapman updated, answered questions and informed the Board on the following:

·         Statistics: The following trends were discussed: The increase for renewing borrowers; a lower percentage of new borrowers; the entry count increase; increased distribution of summer reading log books by Youth Services.

·         Director’s Report:  Kroeger reported discussion on property and food tax has yet to take place at the Council Budget Hearing.  These taxes have a direct impact on the city budget. However, a previous percentage of tax that was eliminated for the food tax increase could be reinstated for a revenue neutral impact. 

  • Information Literacy Classes: Chapman reported on the workshop that will be offered this fall for college credit on research and information literacy skills. 
  • SDLA 2005 Legislative Platform Update:  Chapman informed the Board of the June 16th Legislative Platform meeting at RCPL and encouraged members to stop in between 10 am and 3 pm.  Topics to be discussed include: Public library districts, School library standards, Statewide virtual reference, School library consultants and Legislative Communications Map.
  • KidsCat: This graphic approach to the new ILS (integrated library system) Kids Catalog was viewed by Board Members.  Chapman stated that the majority of the design outline was done by RCPL staff.

·         Monthly Calendar

Committee Reports:  

Policy: Strategic Planning: Abrahamson updated the Board on the following: Presentation to the public will include a display of the goals and executive summary.  Chapman will request the Mayor’s endorsement. 

Strategic Plan Final Draft: The Board agreed to extend the time frame for review.  Chapman proposed a short presentation to the City Council. It was determined to do at a Legal and Finance meeting in July.  Further discussion regarding the Strategic Plan will take place at the July 8th Board Meeting and Annual Board Planning.

Liaisons:

Foundation: Nothing presented.

Friends:  John Boone was elected president.  

Other Business:  Nothing presented.

The meeting was concluded at 6:00 pm.