Library Board of Trustees Minutes 2010 03 11 APPROVED

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the ballot issue. Information has been made available at Super Joe’s coffee shop. Also, Beth updated everyone with pertinent statistics: Operating Expenses have increased 35% since 2005 – over the same period, Circulation has increased 37%. She also presented statistics about what other area communities pay for library services, according to Nicole Steffan, Director of Library Research at the Colorado Library Association. B. National Library Week Activities Beth reviewed the activities planned for National Library Week in April. The Trustees have been invited to attend the reception on Saturday, April 17, 2010. Also, the Trustees are still planning on an appreciation event on Tuesday, April 13. We will plan at the next board meeting. Items C and D were postponed until the end of the meeting so we could share with the Library Foundation. IX. Director’s Report A. Statistics B. Budget: Adjustments to increase revenue and decrease costs are as follows: 1. Fees for holds not picked up are to be implemented. 2. Accounts that have more than $25 in fines will be sent to a collection agency. We currently have accounts in this situation that represent $14,000 in fines. The collections agency typically has a collection rate of 65%. This will go into effect mid-year. 3. There are no current plans to close the library to save money. C. Upcoming Events Beth let everyone know about a smartphone app that lets patrons make holds, search the catalogue, and other tasks directly from their phones. VII. D. Library Foundation Update We were joined by members of the Library Foundation Board: Stan Martin, Malena Brohm, Ron Alm, Phil Barton, and prospective board member Jean Shennan. Stan described the current Foundation situation. Approximately $17,000 is raised annually through the City of Louisville’s December water bill mailings. Ideas are currently being explored to expand fundraising opportunities as many residents choose to receive their