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Library Board of Trustees <br /> Meeting Minutes—DRAFT <br /> May 12, 2016 <br /> Page 3 of 5 <br /> B. Superior Board of Trustees update (D. Williams) <br /> Debra noted that Superior rejected a proposed trail going through Rocky Flats. Debra also <br /> noted that for potential health and safety issues she and Trustee Pennington had talked <br /> with representatives of other involved communities to try to persuade them to do the same <br /> The Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) project on McCaslin Boulevard received an award <br /> from the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG). Debra was involved in a <br /> commercial to promote the project's successful completion. <br /> Debra also provided an update on the Town Center noting that a few projects would be <br /> underway soon: a medical office park; housing (not patio homes); and two parks. <br /> C. Library Foundation liaison report (S. Lancton) <br /> Sherri reported that donations to the Foundation have increased in two areas: 1) the <br /> annual water bill mailing, and 2) online donations through the Foundation website. <br /> However, donations have decreased for the book sale in the Library. This may be due to <br /> different merchandising since the loss of a long-time volunteer who handled stocking and <br /> maintenance of the book sale items and shelves on a weekly basis. <br /> The Foundation is currently discussing other options for fundraising. <br /> D. 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Project requests <br /> Beth provided a brief overview of the CIP process and noted that the City is now on a <br /> biennial, program-based budget. Some of the CIP requests Beth submitted are as follows: <br /> 1) Tables for the Meeting Room that will be easier to move and store; recommended <br /> style includes locking casters and fold-down tops. <br /> 2) A new server for the patron PC and printer management system <br /> 3) Public personal computers, both wired and wireless <br /> 4) An automation system for the building's HVAC system <br /> Candidates for Impact Fee funds include: <br /> 5) Upgrade to the Makerspace flooring; change from current carpet to something more <br /> durable and compliant with safety concerns, such as rubber <br /> 6) Add a projector to the Makerspace <br /> 7) Create a seating and activity area in the Children's Services department for upper <br /> elementary-aged children <br /> 8) A motorized book bike that can be used to bring materials and services to community <br /> events or communities that aren't being served <br /> 9) Digitize the Louisville Times issues currently being housed in the Library; newsprint is <br /> deteriorating and not suitable for use by the public <br /> o The State Library is reinstituting a digitization program, which may reduce the <br /> sizeable costs involved for this project <br />