11/09/2006 - Minutes TIGARD LIBRARY BOARD
MINUTES
November 9, 2006
Call to Order: 7:02
Roll Call: Marvin Diamond, Brian Kelly, Cecilia Nguyen, Scott Libert, Jan Thenell &
Karen Levear. Staff: Margaret Barnes and Kathy Vincent.
Minutes: It was moved by Thenell and seconded by Diamond to approve the minutes of
October 12, 2006 as written. Motion passed unanimously.
Agenda Additions and Deletions: None
Call to the Public: Library Foundation — Gene Clair, President of the Tigard Library
Foundation was present to give an update report on the new website. The site is fully
operational and offers links to the Tigard Library, Tigard Chamber of Commerce, Tigard
City Hall, Tigard Cityscape newsletter, and the Washington and Multnomah County
Library websites. The site also includes information on estate planning and an online
donation form. The site address is www.TigardLibraryFoundation.com. Clair invited
comments or suggestions. Barnes questioned the link to Multnomah County Library and
a discussion followed. Also it was noted the link to the Tigard Library was not correct.
Monthly Report for November 2006: Barnes distributed a color chart detailing Internet
usage for each Washington County Library. Tigard Library showed the highest usage at
28.2 %. This represents sixty-five public stations. Circulation continues to be extremely
busy with another record breaking month. Sunday, October 15, 2006 was the 5`"
busiest Sunday ever with over 2,035 items checked out. The Adult and Youth Services
departments continue to offer a variety of programs for the public. The Portland Art
Museum "Art Speak" series continues to draw enthusiastic participation by our patrons.
Barnes also distributed the Monthly statistic report which shows a breakdown for all the
departments.
WCCLS: Card Holder Responsibility — Barnes explained that recently there were a
couple of situations involving the loss of several thousand dollars of Library materials.
Barnes started a discussion regarding the Washington County Cooperative Policy and
the Tigard Library Policy to decide if any changes should be made. After much
discussion, it was agreed to maintain the current Tigard Library policy.
Public Art Update: Barnes explained that the two pieces of art work commissioned will
be dedicated on Saturday, January 20, 2007 between 1:00 — 2:00 pm. Barnes is
visiting the artist and will take pictures for next meeting.
WCCLS Operational Levy: Barnes enthusiastic "We Won" was met with cheers from
the Board. Barnes expressed appreciation for everyone's support and time. Barnes
explained there will be no changes until July, 2007 when we will see a restoration of
some hours. Feedback will be gathered and evaluated from the Library annual survey
in February.
Other Business: City of Tigard Council Goals for 2007 — Barnes requested the Board
offer suggestions for the Council. Several ideas were collected, but due to time, it was
decided to e-mail the ideas and thoughts. The following list was complied from all the
members:
1. Outdoor events to engage and unite the community. Events to be held at City
spaces, neighborhoods, Cook Park, Summer Lake Park and Library's meadow
area.
2. Establish city-wide plan to design multi-use pathways that are pedestrian and
bicycle friendly and connect to natural areas. Overpass over Hall Blvd. to
connect Library.
3. Push forward City of Tigard's efforts to design the downtown commuter rail
station with forward thinking design. Be active and proactive in design efforts.
4. Promote the City of Tigard's services to the community thru various programs
such as technical programs and science fairs.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for December 14, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference
Room at the New Tigard Library, 13500 SW Hall Blvd.