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Library Commission Meeting Minutes 16 December, 2019 REGULAR MEETING 16 December, 2019 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez St., in Austin, Texas. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Catherine Hanna, Vice Chair Aimee Finney, Commission Members Julia Aguilar, Pat Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self, and Chad Williams Board Members Absent: none Staff in Attendance: Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries; Anne Bramblett, Assistant Director for Public Services; Dana McBee, Assistant Director for Support Services; Rachel Nguyen, Communications Manager, John Daniels, Facilities Planning Manager; Sharon Herfurth, Division Manager, Office of Programs & Partnerships; Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant; Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager; Patti Fowler, Division Manager, Central Library; and Pamela Bowles, Division Manager, Branch Service Citizen Communication: Carlos León spoke about citizen engagement with the Library Commission. 1. Approval of Minutes from the November 18, 2019 Regular Meeting: Carlos León spoke. The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Commission Member Williams’ motion and Commission Member Ramos’ second on a 9-0 vote. 2. Briefing: Recycled Reads Bookstore Marketing Plan. A report prepared by Lindsay Pease, Marketing Manager, was distributed to the Commission. An in-person briefing is postponed. Briefing: Revenue Generation, Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager. Wendy Harrison gave a report about current APL revenue streams and projected revenue streams. 3. Old Business a. Discussion and possible action on Youth Participation on the Library Commission. Carlos León spoke. Chair Hanna reported on her discussion with Dr. Chiquita Eugene about the City’s Youth Council. Dr. Eugene will be invited to an upcoming meeting. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 16 December, 2019 4. New Business: none 5. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for December 2019 covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities: Questions were asked about the status of the proposed fence at the Austin History Center and the status of youth cards for all AISD students. 6. Discussion of commissioner visits to branch libraries: Carlos León spoke. Commissioner Ramos hosted a performance by APL’s puppet troupe Literature Live at her school. Eighty-four third graders attended. Deborah Pardo-Kaplan attended the APL History Then & Now program. Chair Hanna reported on Spicewood Springs staff members’ friendliness and courtesy toward patrons. Library Foundation Update Fine Free Libraries SD2023 Alignment – Economic Opportunity and Affordability 7. Future Agenda Items: Recycled Reads Marketing Plans Adjourn: Chair Hanna adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m. without objection.