6. Reports
6.1 Director’s Report
6.11 Vacancy Report / New Hire Updates
A resignation was received from Bryan Pedretti on the custodial team; that position is
in the process of being filled.
Youth Services Librarian Dustin Karls started yesterday, filling Abby Van Arx’s former
position.
6.12 Facilities Updates
Ms. Grant and Russ McClintock are working with ISG Inc. on visualizing future
improvements for Main Hall and South Community Library. The six-month project
timeline includes: Space Use Assessment, Options Development & Budgeting,
Visualization (renderings of proposed improvements) and Stakeholder & Community
Engagement. This effort is funded through the capital improvement budget. The team
will present at a future Board meeting.
Work continues on ordering and installing acoustic panels in Main Hall; anything done
at this point will be able to be utilized in future designs.
The Library was closed unexpectedly on September 8 when a power utility line was
severed. Once power was restored, it was discovered that the Library’s cooling was
damaged by the outage. A temporary fix is in place while new parts are on order.
Facilities Manager Russ McClintock is pursing reimbursement for the damage done to
the cooling system, estimated to be at least $6,400.
6.13 Programming Updates
The Creation Space in the lower level opened with regular lab hours. The space
includes 3D printers, sewing machines, a laser cutter, heat press, production room and
more! The Board will be able to tour the space in October. The recent “No Run Fun
Run” fundraiser was both successful and a great event for community; with proceeds
supporting the Tool Library.
After a brief August hiatus, Children’s programming resumed with story times, an
after-school club at North Community Library, a Lego club, and more! Monday
Mornings at Main resumed on September 12.
6.14 2023 Operating Budget Process Update
At the September 6 Board of Estimates (BOE) work session, the Library requested the
restoration of one part-time custodial position, two part-time associates in Archives,
and a Youth Services Librarian, totaling 2.5 FTE. There is a misperception by some in
the community and on the City Council that all Library positions lost in 2020 have been
restored. The BOE provided an opportunity for the Library Director to help clear up the
misperception and to remind the community that only half of the FTE positions have
been restored. Each time positions are restored; the Library is able to expand hours or
services.
6.2 Committee of the Whole Report
6.21 Classification & Compensation Study Process