Library Board of Trustees Agenda and Packet 2019 09 12

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes —DRAFT July 11, 2019 Page 2 of 2 provide useful guidance and background for Library Boards. Member Schuman attended a previous CALCON and explained why she thought it was worthwhile. A straw poll indicated that Member Lechner, and President Gurganus might each attend one day of the conference. VIII. Ongoing Business A. Louisville City Council Update (C. Leh): The City Council is working on language for a two ballot measures regarding marijuana cultivation, and an excise tax to fund regulation of marijuana cultivation. The City is developing a transportation master plan. Councilman Leh suggested that the Library Board think about library funding priorities since City revenue might stop increasing. B. Superior Board of Trustees update (L. Skladzinski): Superior has an arts festival "Superior Spectacular" on July 20. On July 23 there will be a public discussion on city planning lead by Happy City consultant Mitchell Reardon. Superior acquired a commercial property on Colton Road and will be deciding how to use it. C. Library Foundation Report (R. Gurganus): The Foundation is: (1) donating $500 to the "Read - Baby -Read" early literacy program; (2) looking for volunteers to help with the Maker's Space program; and (3) creating a liaison to improve coordination between the Senior Center and the Library. D. Member Schuman provided some feedback from the May 18 Farmer's Market outreach effort. IX. Director's Report (Nemecheck): Director Nemecheck conveyed some ideas for an October First Friday event Library participation, and for a "Holiday Open House" on December 6. On random Fridays the library hosts events on the plaza for young people, "Fri-yays", which Director Nememcheck believes are a success. These events are announced on Facebook and nowhere else. The Summer Reading Program enrollment numbers increased 11 % over last year in all age categories. Library circulation is up 26% including renewals. State grants to the Library were about $11,000. Planning for the "On The Same Page" program is ongoing. X. Agenda for next meeting on July 11, 2019: Library Project Plan. Trustee CALCON attendance plans. Library budget priorities. A presentation by the Library Foundation. XI. The meeting was adjourned at about 8:12 pm.