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Fran asked for more information on the basement project. Connie stated <br />that the library has an engineer coming to look at the cracks but told the <br />board that before looking at other buildings, she would rather focus on the <br />current building because it needs a lot of structural and financial help. Myers <br />suggested that the board not completely negate the idea of a basement <br />expansion, but to push it to a 10 -year plan option instead, to which the board <br />agreed. <br />Within the discussion above of the prioritized strategic plan, the following <br />points from the strategic plan were addressed: <br />1(d): Making the library more accessible in the community by easing access <br />to get to the libraryvia public transportation with particularfocus on teen <br />patrons. <br />1(h): Serving underserved populations such as teens, visually limited/blind <br />patrons and native Spanish speakers by providing content and services <br />catering to their needs and interests. <br />2(c): Refreshing the building and facilities through targeted renovation and <br />modernization of both the facilities as well as the available collections. <br />V. Friends of the Library Report: <br />a. Historic tree update: Speaking on behalf of the Friends, Myers updated the <br />Library Advisory Board on the status of the fallen tree. The woodworkers who <br />have retained a large portion of the tree stated that they are in the process of <br />drying it. This process can take quite sometime because the slice is 44" in <br />diameter. <br />b. Decorative outdoor lights: Audrey stated that the lights cannot be placed on <br />the library until the roof has been repaired. Audrey asked if this project <br />should be negated. Connie responded, stating that she is still working on <br />finding an appropriate contractto have the roof repaired, with Doug adding <br />thatthe city is working on having an official analysis of the roof damage and <br />this could take sometime. Audrey asked when the replacement forthe roof <br />would happen, if that was needed and Doug said that all depends on how <br />much it would cost. Fran asked if it would be possible to have fundraiser <br />from the citizens, to help assuage the cost of the roof replacement. Myers <br />asked if there was some grant funding from the state available. Connie <br />responded, stating that there is funding from the state, due to the valuable <br />collection the library houses. <br />VI. Director's Remarks: <br />Connie did not have any further remarks to add to the discussion. <br />