Minutes_Library Board of Trustees Update 02.23.23Copyrighted
April 3, 2023
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 3/20/23, 3/21/23, 3/22/23, and 3/23/23;
Historic Preservation Commission of 3/16/23; Library Board of Trustees
Update of 2/23/23; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
2/20/23, 2/21 /23, 2/27/23, 3/6/23, 3/7/23, 3/8/23, and 3/9/23.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 3/20/23 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 3/21/23
City Council Proceedings of 3/22/23
City Council Proceedings of 3/23/23
Historic Preservation Commission of 3/16/23
Library Board of Trustees Update of 2/23/23
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
2/20/23
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
2/21/23
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
2/27/23
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
3/6/23
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
3/7/23
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
3/8/23
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
3/9/23
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Carnegie -Stout Public Library
Library Board of Trustees Update
From the Meeting February, 23 2023
Present: Pam Mullin, President; Greg Gorton, Vice President; Andy Bland, Secretary;
and Trustees, Robert Armstrong, Alanda Gregory, Victor Lieberman,
• The Board approved library expenditures
• The Board of Trustees approved of the FY 2024 Budget Presentation
• The Board approved changes to the following policies:
o Circulation Policy
o Collection Development Policy
o Fees Policy
o Internet Use Policy
o Unattended Child Policy
• 101 Curbside visits in January.
• The library saw increases in circulation, visitors, and computer and Wi-Fi usage
in January compared to January 2022.
• Over 4,000 pounds of holiday lights were dropped off at the library and recycled
through a partnership with Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency.
• We are partnering with the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival to
distribute vouchers to library card holders which can be redeemed for one free
viewing for the upcoming film festival.
• Discussions for the Dubuque County Reads book Sitting Pretty by Rebekah
Taussig will take place at partnering libraries throughout the County in April.
• The Library is partnering with Swiss Valley Nature Center to bring a variety of
animals to Preschool Storytimes. In January, turtles were a featured guest,
followed by frogs in February. April will feature snakes!!
January 2023 Highlights
Count
Total Checkouts
36,987
Total Visitors
14,372
Total Program Attendance
1,741
Total Computer/Wi-Fi Use
7,636
Library Board of Trustees
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Pam Mullin, Board President
Greg Gorton, Vice -President
Andy Bland, Board Secretary
Robert Armstrong
A. Alanda Gregory
Victor Lieberman
Christy Monk
Nick Rossman, Library Director