Library Board of Trustees Agenda and Packet 2017 07 06

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting Mi nutes—DRAFT May 11, 2017 Page 2 of 4 concluded by saying how much she looks forward to continuing to work with the Board to support their efforts in the community. 2) Discussion of federal funding and its impact on the Library Beth noted pass-through funding sources that will be eliminated if the President's proposed federal budget is passed. Among these are: ■ Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), which is the only federal program exclusively for libraries. It is administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Programs include: o Colorado Talking Book Library (free access—by postage paid USPS delivery—for any Coloradan who is unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical, or learning disabilities, whether permanent or temporary) o State Park Passes (free access to State parks for Library users; also includes a backpack with activity ideas, binoculars, and a variety of field guides) o One Book 4 Colorado (free book to every 4 -year-old) o Library Research Service (collects and provides data and information on input and output measures for libraries throughout the state) o Subsidized digitizing services (currently being used to scan and digitize Louisville Times) Beth noted that neither Colorado senator had signed the FY 2018 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) 'Dear Appropriator' letters urging continued funding. Beth also noted avenues available to those interested in support of continued federal appropriations for library services, such as the American Library Association. 3) Tentative: Superior task force for library services Sandie reported that there is support for a task force among the Superior Town Board and the Louisville City Council. The goal of this task force will be to investigate options to bring library services to Superior in a meaningful way so that Superior residents don't have to travel to Louisville. VIII. Ongoing Business 1) Louisville City Council update (A. Stolzmann) Ashley noted the Council's primary focus on managing certain key positions within the City and approving the budget. This year Council will be focused on recruitment and hiring for a new City Manager. The first phase will be to issue an RFP for an executive recruitment firm. The budget process was quite arduous last year because of some major changes: 1) moving from an annual to a biennial budget, and 2) moving from a line -item budget to a program - based budget. It is anticipated that the budget approval process will be more streamlined this year. 2) Superior Board of Trustees update (S. Hammerly) Sandie noted that the Town Board is grappling with the possibility of purchasing the Lakeshore Recreation Center (LRC), which recently went on the market. This would be instead of building a new facility within the Town limits. LRC is a 130,000 ft2 located in Broomfield County. Although the Town doesn't believe they need a recreation facility this large, the LRC could also be used for other purposes.