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Home My WebLink About09/16/2015 - Minutes Renton Library Ad�isory Board , _.��.��'�'�� '�� Meeting Minutes Downtown Renton Library King ParEcer Meeting Room September ifi, 2D15� 5:30 p.m. I. CAEL TO ORDER Chair Erica Richey calfed the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ln Attendance Members: Laurie Beden, Lynne King, Erica Richey, Catherine Ploue-Smith, Kim Unti City Staff: Terry Higashiyama, Peter Renner, Diane Wagner KCLS Staff: John Sheller II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Laurie Beden made a matior� to approve the agenda as presented. Lynne King seconded. All were in #a�ar, motion carried, agenda approved. III. APPROVAl.�F MINUTES Laurie Beden made a motion ta appra�e the August 2015 minutes, Lynne King seconded. All were in fa�or, motion carried, minutes appro�ed. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATi0N5 PUBLIC COMMENTS None. V. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS None. VI. ACTION / BRIEFING The graup discussed the Library apening celebration held August Z2. E�eryone was�ery happy with#he turnout and gratitude expressed hy the patrons. Pictures of the e�ent were passed around along with a cou�le sets of Thank Yau cards made up far the Board. The group talked abaut who th�y would like ta send the card$ to. John said the event went�ery smooth and the 5taff felt ready to open. The atte�dante was great,there were many comments from patrons abaut how happy people were to be in the library, o�erwhelming to finally be in tf�is position where as the library is open. John said they are guessing o�er 2,600 people were in attendance^'stellar, amazing att�ndance. There are just a few final projects yet to be completed such as the plaque and signage, and the electricaE far the o�e�head projector, etc. Peter said it was gratifying to hear the positive comments a5 people entered and what a great jo�O that was dane, overwhelmingly positi�e. John said they received about 215 new Library Card applicants. Terry thanked tf�e board for their support during this long process. City of Renton Lib�ary I��sard Minutes September ifi, 2Q15 �age 2 af 3 Vlla C�TY REPORT/Terry Hi�ashivama, Peter Renner Peter Renner talked about the Highlands Library and some of the setbacks. One being the window situation,where as they were shot with pellets. It takes a long to time to orde�th� new windaws and remove the old ar�d remove and c�ean the panes. They are now looking at the end of IVavem�er for completion. The other issue has been the franchise utilities and the road. �he City will do the road around park property/gaing to bid in January. Th�franchise utilities nearJat �0`" and Sunset some utili#ies have been hard to �oordinate and there ha�e been many changes. 8ob Carnes has been staying on tap of it and should be ready for install Thursday ar�d shauld only take a few days for all ta be installed. All utilities undergraund and there will be about seven �aults, with four transformers far the library. Meanwhile contractor using generator#o install ele�ators. 5ubstantial completion was tentati�ely set for August 31 with an opening date in October but that has ab�iously been pushed back. Peter and Terry then talked about the camera project at Liberty Park, and other locations around the City. Peter was able to point ou# a few of the cameras, none of which are actively recording anythkng in5ide the library per KCLS request. The cameras record the bridge,the park,the skate park, the parlcing lot, etc. Peter was also able ta show some of the recorded fifming from previous days via a partable laptop and mentioned that live�ideo is accessible by computer by Police on patrol. Cameras are already installed at many of our parks throughaut the City. Cameras ha�e also been installed on the roof of the new Wighlands Library and can record acti�ity day or night. Parks and Facilities crews can also view history to see acti►►ities that rrray ha�e occurred the previous nights upan arrival the next morning, where they can check for any vandalism situation that may need to be addressed. It recently worked well at the City Garage where#here was �s small groups af people "hanging" out at the garage and the po�ice were easify dispatched and able ta easily deter the people from causing trau�le. Te�ry talked about the capital impravement projects for Liberty Park that will happen, mast likely, next spring. The c�st back af blackber�ies, rhododendrons, new picnic shelter, move restroom, refini5h trail, fencing etc., and the play area will be replaced, alang with other projects. She said t�e City will work with the community by doing surveys, open houses, etc. VIII. KCLS REPORT/JOHN SHELLER John Shelfer talked abaut mo�ing forward with the new director, Gary Wasdin, new KCLS DireGtor. There is a theme emerging, and they are going thraugh a vision process. He has an exhaustive list in need to be prioritized, community meet#heir goals,work with public, get their input. Cluster to add 5taff, librarian, increasing size of Highlands so more staff there, retirement cycle� etc. John briefly talked about summer wrap up and shared some of the highlights. He 5hared photos from same of#he different programs and talked about how they a�e pleased with the all-around turnout of the annual activities. H_��BDards and[ommisslt�ns�UbFary Bvud�Sept 2U15 City of Rentan Library Board Minutes September 1fi, 201� Page 3 of 3 3ol�n shared a copy of Governor insley's proclamation about Food Literacy where he declared September as Food �iteracy Month to promote food education, inspire food choices that are gaod for people and gaod far the planet and encaurage parental in�vl�ement and moti�a#e communitywide support. This goes well wi#h tf�e mo�ement and motion of KCLS's recent themes, such as A Place at the Table. VIII. OLD BUSINE55 Terry will pick a few e�enings and send the information out so the graup can choose a date to work at the Center of Flope �ibrary. Terry mentianed #here has been no wflrd yet an the Choice grant...we are still waiting to hear. IX. NEW BUSfNESS 7he Baard would like to in�ite the Friends of Renton Libraries to the October 21 meeting. John will check into#his. X. INFORMATION The latest What's Happening brochure was included in #he packet. The group talked about the Library Forum scheduled for No�ember 4 at the downtawn Renton Library and possibly forgoing the No�em�er meeting depending an the scheduled opening af the Highlands Library. XI. ADJ�URNMENT Lynne King made a motion ta adjourn the September meeting. Laurie Beden seconded. All were in favar, mation ca�ried,the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. 5ignature Oc�ober 21, 2015 � Renton City Hall Counci�Conference Room 7`h flaor November 18, 2015 Renton City Hall � Council Conference Room 7th floor December 8, 2015** Renton History Museum '�*note dale change�joir�l nreetirrg tii�rrh Parks Canrmrssion H:��Boards and Commisslons�Ubrary 8oard�Sept 2015 �; .. 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