Library Board of Trustees Agenda and Packet 2016 09 08

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes—DRAFT July 21, 2016 Page 3 of 5 F. Volunteer Appreciation Pancake Breakfast Beth reported that this City -sponsored event will take place on September 17, from 8:30- 10:00am on Saturday, September 17. VIII. Ongoing Business A. Louisville City Council Update (A. Stolzmann) At its July 19 meeting, City Council voted to include ballot measures to increase taxes to fund construction (property tax) and operations (sales tax) of a Recreation Center expansion. Another item coming up is the McCaslin Small Area Plan. Many of the issues resulting from stakeholder input are similar to those that occurred with the South Boulder Road plan. It is likely Council will strive to make the McCaslin plan more consistent with the South Boulder Road plan. From now until its approval sometime in November, Council's focus in on the City's 2017- 2018 budget. B. Superior Board of Trustees Update (R. Dozal) Although it doesn't directly impact Superior, Rita noted that surrounding communities including Louisville have received $5million from DRCOG (FasTracks funds) to mitigate noise and increase safety along railroad lines. Town Center continues to be the focus of Superior Trustees and residents. Boulder Valley Ice is operational and other businesses are expected to open soon including a suites -type hotel and possible boutique hotel along the creek. The idea of a community space, 20-40K square feet in size, is still being discussed; however, this is likely 2-3 years from a defined concept and plan. Additional housing is also planned and may increase Superior's population by as much as 25% at build -out. Until more information is known about the type of development and associated demographics, it is unclear what percentage of this new population is likely to be library users. C. Library Foundation Liaison Report (S. Lancton) Sherri noted that there has been no meeting of the Foundation Board. The next meeting is scheduled in early August. Sherri will provide a report at the LBOT September meeting. D. STEM Grant Update (R. Gurganus) Renee noted that there won't be anything to report until the Board's September meeting. E. 2017-2018 Budget Request and Calendar Beth noted that she has submitted the 2 -year, program -based budget to City Manager Malcolm Fleming. Departmental discussions will begin soon, and Malcolm will then submit his recommended budget to City Council. Budget approval goes before City Council in November.