Lafayette Public Library Story Time Room
Meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m. by President Susan Kintzle

Members present: Dave Belin, David Clark, Ethan Hecht, Warren Hite, Marjorie Jannotta, Susan Kintzle, Scott Steinbrecher, Teri Ward, and Library Director Betsy Stroomer

Members absent: Bryan Holinka and Staci Lupberger, liaison to the City Council

Guests: Claudia Tomass, Head of Children’s Services, and Gaea Shaw, Homework Center Director

1. Public Comments - none

2. Approval of Minutes of 1/9/12 Meeting – Approved after motion made by Warren Hite and seconded by David Clark.

3. Director’s Report – Renovation for the Library is probable for July 2012 rather than December; the design consultancy will begin in March. The final design for the city website has been developed and a prototype distributed to the Board. The 2012 Summer Reading program arrangements are underway (see item 4.)

4. Children’s Programming – Claudia Tomass and Gaea Shaw reviewed details of programming including the many offerings throughout the year including reading, family involvement, upcoming plans for crafts, and music. Programs are developed for all ages including infants and their parents, children, and teens.  Programs are growing and new ones are being established to meet changing needs.  The Board is impressed with the number of offerings and the library connection to various agencies and community programs as well. Some of our library programs and individuals are models for other programs both in the City and in other communities. The passion for the work and enthusiasm for the young learners and readers were most appreciated by the Board, who also toured the new homework center. Marjorie Jannotta suggested collecting descriptions of all the programs and inter-relationships in a short, accessible program booklet that could be used for easy access, advocacy and explanatory material. Such consolidation of information could also be used on the website.

5. Advocacy – Discussion regarding working with the Coal Creek Rotary on literacy continued as there is keen interest on the part of the President of that organization. Ideas included using successful programs as models to encourage Early Childhood Literacy, and the Board discussed the optimal role of the Library.

Action Item: Susan Kintzle and Ethan Hecht will continue meeting with the President to pursue common interests.

Library Day at the Capitol was discussed and the discussion will continue at the next Board Meeting.

6. 2012 Board Goals –A calendar will be constructed showing both Board goals and activities that are in the service of goals.  The goal statements can be clarified and expanded, and selected activities and annual events will be in support of the goals. Thus, the number of goals can be shortened. The resulting calendar/goal documents can become part of each month’s Board agenda for tracking and planning.

Action Item: Dave Belin will head this revision to be presented to the Board at the March Board meeting, with input from other Board members by March 1.

7. Liaison Report FOLF – The Friends have once again provided welcome funds of $23,000 to the Library.  The Board is looking forward to another joint meeting with the Friends Board in the spring.

8. City Council Liaison Report – liaison was not present

9. Other Business – Ethan Hecht announced Crescendo, the fundraiser for the music school. Dave Belin announced a stargazing event this Friday sponsored by the Open Space Advisory Committee.

10. Next Meeting Date and Agenda Items – March 12, 2012.
-Continued discussion, Board goals
-Continued discussion, Advocacy and Early Childhood Literacy including Library Day
-Continued discussion, Scott Steinbrecher’s idea regarding initiation of communication with City Council regarding a “TBD Lafayette” initiative, mirroring the “TBD” State of Colorado initiative

11. Adjournment was called at 8:39 pm.

Submitted by
Marjorie Jannotta,
Board Secretary