Library Board of Trustees Agenda and Packet 2017 11 09

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes—DRAFT September 14, 2017 Page 3 of 5 due to more availability at libraries and at vendors like Amazon. Beth also pointed out that Louisville is part of a larger consortium that provides access to electronic books, with Louisville being a net borrower. Consortium members contribute financially based on their circulation. Richard asked about use of print materials and the cost per item circulated for downloadable versus print. Beth did not have that information but will provide it to the Board as soon as possible. 8) Ongoing Business A. Louisville City Council update (A. Stolzmann) Ashley reiterated that the focus of Council continues to be on a City Manager recruitment process and the budget. Other items upcoming for Council: • Update on the City's noise ordinance • Boulder County Affordable Housing Summit on Sept. 29 • Several members of Boulder City Council believe that other communities are not doing their fair share to achieve affordable housing goals • Louisville City Council will meet to determine a strategy for the summit • The City of Louisville is spending 6.7% of the capital budget on housing in the Kestrel Community • Updating the wireless code • The City currently does not comply with state or federal law • There are ongoing complaints about service • Balancing needs for service with infrastructure requirements for towers B. Superior Board of Trustees update (S. Hammerly) Sandie noted that although she had missed its most recent meeting, the Superior Town Board continues to focus on the Superior Town Center: • The first phase of residential development is sold out • Commercial development is lagging Sandie praised the Library Board and Library staff for their efforts at the Superior Chili Fest, which she noted is the biggest community event of the year. She also praised the success and impact of the Library's Summer Reading Program on Town of Superior children, as illustrated by statistics provided in the Board's meeting packet. She will share that information with the Town of Superior Board of Trustees. Sandie also explained that the Town's Planning Commission has been working on traffic issues, including strategies to slow traffic on McCaslin Road.Sandie also explained that the Town's Planning Commission is focused on McCaslin Road traffic congestion issues, as well as residential housing are considered affordable. The Superior Marketplace may provide some options in the future. Sandie was asked how Superior residents were responding to the new, 24-hour book drop. She noted that comments have been very positive so far.