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Council presses county for response on library agreement after 18 months of delay
Summary
Council members expressed frustration that the county has not responded to the city's questions on a county–library agreement for roughly a year and a half and asked the city attorney to advise on next steps before the budget process.
During the public-department reports the council raised concerns about a long-running, unresolved county agreement affecting library operations.
Library director 'Miss Becky' reported February activity and said negotiations with the county over an agreement remain in limbo. A council member said the county has not responded to the city’s inquiries for about a year and a half and asked what options the city has to move the matter forward. The mayor instructed staff to ask the city attorney (Kevin) to produce options (labeled A and B) and return with recommendations at the next meeting.
Why it matters: the library’s operating relationship with the county affects budget planning and staff pay; council members discussed the issue ahead of the upcoming budget season and expressed concern about fairness to the library staff and board.
Details: staff indicated the library receives maintenance-of-effort funding and the city is required to meet certain funding levels; the council requested a report from the city attorney with actionable next steps. The mayor said he will ask Kevin to provide options within a few days for discussion at the next meeting.
Next steps: city staff will ask the city attorney to prepare options and present them at the next council meeting ahead of the budget process.
