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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 16, 2012 Page 5 of 7 MOTION: Mayor Johnston moved to ADD LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENTS OF 1 ALTERNATE AND 2 RE-APPOINTMENTS TO THE AGENDA OF THE FIRST CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN NOVEMBER. Council Member Park seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0 2. Filling of Weis Board Position MOTION: Council Member Emmons moved to APPOINT FIRST ALTERNATE ROSEMARY MEIER TO FILL THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM VACATED BY LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER JENNA WEIS; Council Member Pearson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0 3. Full Time Library Director Position / Goal Setting City Administrator Zuleger reported that at the last Library Board meeting there was a vote to proceed with hiring a full-time librarian and increase the hours to 40. The board also discussed holding a workshop to set goals. A major goal is to re-affiliate with Washing County’s library system or have inter-library loan status. Library Board Member Sarah Linder clarified that hiring the full-time librarian would lead to the library’s increased hours, but that the increase in hours may not happen simultaneously with the hiring. Council Member Smith inquired about the financial information that she had previously requested regarding the full-time librarian and the impact on the budget. Council Member Pearson and Finance Director Bendel responded that they have been going over the budget figures and the proposal is feasible. Ms. Smith reiterated that she would like to review all expenses from the inception. Mr. Zuleger confirmed that it would be provided to her. Mayor Johnston inquired about a bond retirement schedule from Washington County, as the city is no longer paying into the county fund. Mr. Zuleger stated that staff should be able to obtain that from the county. Council Member Pearson stated that some of the money from the bonding was planned to be used for building improvements. Ms. Linder confirmed this and added that the board had factored in a full–time librarian with full city benefits as well as building improvements when discussing next year’s budget. Future plans included expanding the library’s footprint within the building as it becomes feasible. 4. Future of Art Center City Administrator Zuleger explained that the initial intent of the purchase of the building was to control the land. At one point, the city considered razing the building, but then provided it as a facility for local artists and then as the interim library. Recent discussions have included possibly renting it out as a housing property, but that would require some upgrading of the facility. The main areas that need improvement are the bathroom and kitchen.