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To: City Council
From: Meg Lojek, Library Director
CC: Anette Spickard, City Manager
Date: 9/3/2020
Re: Monthly Department Report – January 2019
Staff:
Winter Carnival gave the Library the opportunity to partner with other City Departments—and it was wonderful teamwork and collaboration. Parks crew worked with Library staff to build
the 3 superhero-flying mini-trucks, and GIS helped print a banner. Parks and Rec staff were the drivers, and Library children and Librarians rocked the parade. First place award and
lots of public recognition for City efforts. Thanks Eddie, Todd, Larry, Tara, Tony, Garret and Tyler.
The Library also partnered with Chamber of Commerce to sponsor the community kids Snowman Building Contest for the first time. It was a fun event even in the rain. The library staff
could not build a sculpture this year but would welcome the opportunity in the future if there were some funds and other City departments who would like to collaborate.
Other Projects:
Library Building Committee will issue Request for Proposal for Construction Manager/General Contractor to work with Humphries Poli on the Library project. Hope to have someone on board
by late spring or early summer.
Library Foundation had a work session with the Library Board of Trustees to clearly define expectations with fundraising, reporting of finances and cooperation between the two entities.
This was an excellent step and the two groups work together well with transparency and respect.
Programs:
Doing Democracy: The next community discussion is set for February 26 regarding issues surrounding motorized watercraft in Valley County lakes and reservoirs. Join us! City Staff, Council
members and the public are all invited.
Library Stats: Complete Library stats through January are included in this report.
Monthly Program Calendar: February programs calendar is included in this report.