HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-11-19; Library Board of Trustees; MinutesCARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes - Special Meeting - November 19, 1973
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 P.M.» Those present werei( Chairman
Brookhart, Caroline Schindler, Father W, A. Driver, Grace Mamaux,, Georglna
Cole, Bobble Hoder, and Mr. Paul Bussey, Carlsbad City Manager, Also present
Mr. and Mrs. Broldo, Mrs. Carlson and Mrs. Bonas.
The special meeting was scheduled 1n order to meet Carlsbads new City
Manager, Mr, Paul Bussey, Ray Brookhart Introduced Mr. Bussey to the Board
and explained that we wished to discuss some matters with him.
1. A discussion of the proposed South East Branch of the Library followed.
Mr. Bussey questioned the 1975 target date of the branch opening, as stated
in the Library Master Plan. The Board expressed their hopes that the branch
would be opened in1 1974. Mr. Bussey also questioned the adequacy of the
available space in the La Costa Shopping Center, He was assured that in all
areas, the site was very desirable.
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Financing of the new branch was discussed and 1t was agreed that cost estlmat
can not be accurately suggested until negotiations with the La Costa Manage-
ment have' been undertaken by the City Manager. Mr, Bussey proposed July 1974
as a realistic target date. He explained that time would be needed to get
the financial picture of the Library surplus funds and expenditures,
Mrs, Cole and Mr. Bussey will work together on the proposed South East Branch
and will word the agenda bill for presentation to the City Council. Mr,
Bussey assured the Board of his cooperation 1n this matter,
2. The 2nd mezzanine was also discussed, Mr, Bussey suggested that possibly
the costs of same could be minimized by working through the City Staff, The
Engineering and Building Departments will be asked to cooperate with the
planning of the second mezzanine and to work with Mrs. Cole and her staff,
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3. Mr. Bussey announced that he will' meet with Mrs, Cole once a month to
discuss Library matters and that he will keep the Board apprised of any
commitments made.
\ \4. The Board expressed Its hopes that further Revenue Sharing Funds could be
acquired 1n the future, for use by the. Library in Improvement of facilities.
5. The next regular Board meeting will be December 10th, the time beingchanged to 3;00 P,M,
The meeting was adjourned at 5jOO P,M, .' .
Grace Mamaux