June 4, 2003 Minutes
Board of Trustees
Fargo Public Library
Minutes of June 4, 2003
Present: Board Members Betty Kerns, Prakash Mathew, Jean Rayl, Virginia Dambach and Helen Levitt
Library Director Charles Pace
Staff Members: Monique Andresen and Beth Postema
James Danielson and Philip Baumann of Minnesota State University Moorhead, Public Affairs Institute
Order of Agenda
Helen Levitt made the motion to approve the order of agenda. Prakash Mathew seconded the motion; the motion carried.
Minutes
There are no minutes at this time.
Staff Reports
There is no staff report at this time.
Report by James Danielson on community survey results
James Danielson reported on the community survey conducted May 16-June 3. The summary findings of the two surveys were distributed. They reflect a very high rating of quality of service provided by the staff.
2,000 surveys were distributed to North Fargo residents with 460 respondents. 81% of the north Fargo respondents use the Fargo Public Library currently, and 81% of the respondents would very likely or somewhat likely use a north branch. Services at a north branch should perhaps be focused on retired and aged clientele.
The Main and Southpointe surveys were distributed to library users with 334 respondents. 25% of respondents would support an additional South Fargo branch, while 35% do not favor such a branch. By dividing the respondents by location, there is somewhat higher support for an additional south branch among those who live farther south in the city.
Continuing Business
A. Discussion of North Branch
Discussion of a North Branch is tabled at this time.
New Business
A. Discuss and approve fiscal year 2004 operating budget
Virginia Dambach moved to approve the fiscal year 2004 operating budget as written. Helen Levitt seconded the motion; the motion carried.
B. Discuss and approve fiscal year 2004 capital budget
Helen Levitt moved to approve the fiscal year 2004 capital budget at $50,000. Virginia Dambach seconded the motion; the motion carried.
Public Comment
There is no public comment at this time.
Next Board Meeting
The next board meeting will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at 7:00 a.m. in the meeting room.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Monique Andresen