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City Council <br />Study Session Summary <br />June 9, 2009 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />Superior Library Board Member Appointed <br />Participation in the process for a new library director <br />Improved collaboration among board members and library staff <br />In-Progress; Clarify and update by-laws to be in line with current <br />practice <br />Research the criteria and rubric to be a “star” library <br />Concern with the limitation on the library board meeting outside <br />the City of Louisville – Impacts negatively the collaboration with <br />other library boards <br />At this time a connection does not exist between the Library and <br />the Library Foundation <br />Offer of assistance to Superior with Bond Issue <br />Researching PV Roof systems <br />Consideration of meeting monthly (by-law change) <br />Council, Staff, and Library discussed status of hiring a Library Director. Over 80 <br />candidates have applied for the position.The next steps in the process are to <br />review finalists and schedule interviews. The process, although has taken more <br />time than expected, has been a very thorough process in order to find the right fit <br />for the Library and City. <br />Council and board members inquired about the statistics involving Superior <br />residents. Schumm indicated that there has been an increase in circulation from <br />Superior residents. Schumm also discussed the current trends in libraries <br />including a central desk, Dewey free shelving system, and transition to a <br />bookstore atmosphere. The Library summer reading program at this time has <br />been an incredible success. <br />Councilors suggested an exploration of an exemption of the rules on meeting <br />only within the City limits for appropriate advisory boards and commissions. <br />Currently, any group larger than 2 people cannot meet outside the city limits. A <br />review of the charter to consider if the intention of the rule was to narrow to <br />meeting only in Louisville was suggested. <br />City Manager’s Report <br />Fleming discussed the upcoming resident survey. Subsequent communication <br />with residents will follow the survey. A councilor suggested providing a <br />comparison to the tax structure of other cities. Fleming then provided an <br />overview of the Budget Retreat Session scheduled for June 23, 2009. <br />Agenda Items for next meeting June – None <br />Adjourn – 8:04 p.m. <br />Submitted by Rhonda Welborn <br />June 12, 2009 <br />