HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-03-11; Library Board of Trustees; MinutesMarch U, 1958
A special meeting of the Library Commission of the City of Carlsbad was held
March 11, 1958 in the Library* The meeting was called to order at 7tlO PM. Present
werer Chairman McCann) Commissioners Pace, Prout, Sjpivey, and Walkerj and Librarian
Cole. City Manager Herb Nelson was present for part of the meeting*
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved*
Chairman McCann explained the purpose of this special meeting* The City Council
has suggested the possibility of the Children's Library being moved to a city-leased
house near the Scout House. She pointed out the pros and cons. The advantages would
be: provide added space
need for additional full-time librarian
space for svsner program, story hour, etc.
allow present building for quieter reading and studying facilities
the disadvantages would be:
difficult to administer
duplication of utilities and maintenance
additional shelving
remodeling would have to be done
Mr. Nelson indicated the City Council recognized the need of the Library for
additional space. He felt this proposal was a possible solution on a temporary
basis only. Mr. Nelson felt the Commissioners should make a recommendation to the
Council regarding this proposal. He suggested the City Council would consider the
following*
absorbing the rent as capitol outlay
setting a salary schedule for additional librarian
remodeling and adding shelves
recognizing additional utility expenses
having it ready for occupancy by June 1st.
Commissioner Prout will contact Mr. Nelson to explore the possibility of using
the Water Co* building, and to see if it would be possible for Librarian Cole to In-
spect the suggested building by the park to see if it would be suitable for Library
use.
Commissioner Spivey will write a letter to the City Council suggesting the
Commission is receptive to the idea but would like further opportunity to evaluate it*
Chairman McCann read the letter Commissioner Prout had prepared for the City
Council. It was decided to delay sending this letter until a later date,
Meeting adjourned at 8*30 PM.
Jean E. Walker
Secretary