2021-09-30 Joint meeting with Meridian Library District
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 5:30 PM
Minutes
MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE
PRESENT
Councilwoman Liz Strader
Councilman Joe Borton
Councilman Brad Hoaglun
Councilman Treg Bernt
Councilman Luke Cavener
Mayor Robert E. Simison
ABSENT
Councilwoman Jessica Perreault
MERIDIAN LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTESS ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE
PRESENT
Megan Larsen
Jeff Kohler
Christina Hirsch
Laura Knutson
Tyler Ricks
Library Director Gretchen Caserotti
ADOPTION OF AGENDA Adopted
ACTION ITEMS
1. Meridian Library Plant Facility Levy and Capital Projects Update
2. Discussion of City of Meridian Growth Plan and Impact to Future Library Locations
and Operations
3. Meridian History Digitization Project Update and Discussion
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
ADJOURNMENT 6:40 pm
City of Meridian and Library Board of TrusteesJoint Meeting 9/30/2021
Meridian’s Different Boundaries
South Meridian Branch NAMPA PUBLIC LIBRARYBOISE LIBRARY BRANCHADA COMMUNITY LIBRARY BRANCHADA COMMUNITY LIBRARY BRANCH FUTURE BRANCH LEASE EXPIRES 9/2022–
Plant Facility Levy events as branch designs progress.recruits members of community for focus groups, will host “town hall” MLD conducts surveys to targeted neighborhoods affected by
projects, •projects. MLD maintains update page on website, updates at milestones of the •of Cherry Lane main library.branch to replace leased Silverstone branch in S Meridian, & renovation
renovation, new branch in NW Meridian, new unBound4 projects are •was the first receipt of funding, $1.4M to be collected annually.year period. January 2020 -capital projects to be
completed over a 102019 Voters passed a $14M Plant Facility Levy dedicating funds for 4 •Capital Projects Update
unBoundStatus: COMPLETERenovation
Orchard Park; formerly Linder Village
Orchard Park; formerly Linder Village
Orchard Park; formerly Linder Village
Orchard Park; formerly Linder Village
Orchard Park; formerly Linder Village
South Meridian Branch
South Meridian Branch
South Meridian Branch
South Meridian Branch
Cherry Lane Renovation
Thank You Voters!projects-/levywww.mld.orghttps://leaders who can help fundraiseConnect us with corporate sponsors or •combat the construction increasesDonate and share fundraising efforts
to •Participating in focus groups•Signing up for newsletters•Get involved by:
What’s Next(2023)Complete new Master Facility Plan •Look for partnership opportunities •for MLDResources continue to be constrained •City continues to grow•
Meridian History Collection Allison Maier, Communications ManagerCheri Rendler, Materials Services ManagerJenaleigh Kiebert, Digital Services LibrarianMLD Project Leads: Fall 2021 Updates
Spring 2021 of the collection beginsInventory verified and initial evaluation •of the Meridian History CollectionMeridian Library District is now custodian •Meridian Historical Society
folded•Signed agreement•
Summer 2021 Applied for three grants to fund history work•digitization workProject planning for History Center space and •(University of Idaho CollectionBuilder)Evaluated options for
digital collection creation •Created collection management database •feasibilityEvaluated collection for condition and retention •
Project Planning Elements Public access•Web hosting•Item + metadata uploads•Secure digital storage•up-Digital framework set•Metadata creation•Imaging•up-Equipment set•Prioritizing collections•Digital
CollectionAccess & exhibits•Public catalog•databaseCollection management •Secure storage•rehousing–removal from display–collection processing–Preservation•Physical Collection
Fall 2021 SHARP Programs Grant•SHARP Operations Grant•Idaho SHRAB Grant •grants we applied for!We have been fully awarded each of the three
Idaho SHRAB Grant Records Advisory Board (SHRAB)Administered by the Idaho State Historical •Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC)Funded federally by the National Historical •Match:
$2,377.50•Award amount: $2,377.50•Funds a digitization lab •
Idaho SHRAB Grant
SHARP Operations Grant Administered by the Idaho Humanities Council•National Endowment for the HumanitiesRescue Plan (SHARP) funds provided by the Sustaining the Humanities through the
American •Award amount: $15,430 (no match)•Technician position12 month Digitization -Funds a temporary 6•
SHARP Programs Grant Administered by the Idaho Humanities Council•National Endowment for the HumanitiesRescue Plan (SHARP) funds provided by the Sustaining the Humanities through the
American •Match: $2,084•Award amount: $5,096•Funds new interpretive panels•
Immediate Next Steps collection policyRehome large artifacts that fall outside of our •digitize materials for designer & reproduction–research and write text for designer–Interpretive
panels:•Approve and post technician position•Purchase digitization equipment•
Winter 2021 Reopen Meridian History Center in spring of 2022.Hire Digitization Technician•Collection care•Arrangement of History Center displays•Design & fabrication of interpretive
panels•2022-
How You Can Help!and circulate talking points (MLD will provide)Facilitate communication with city volunteers •History Center and storage spacesidentifying individuals who have access
to Ensure security of collections by limiting and •Meridian Library District staffProvide keys and storage access to identified •outside of collection scopeSuggest appropriate new homes
for items •
Contact 4451 x1760-888-208jkiebert@mld.orgDigital Services LibrarianJenaleigh KiebertDigitization Project Manager: