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<br />Ramsey County Ubrary <br /> <br />Purpose: To develop consensus on the provision of Library Services in the Northwest <br />area of Suburban Ramsey County. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Communities Affected: Arden Hills, Mounds View, and New Brighton <br /> <br />Information needs: <br /> <br />· Analysis of Library Use <br />. Demographics of Library Users <br />. Demographics of Communities Served <br />· Views of Residents <br />· Possible Alternatives <br />· Funding Limitations <br /> <br />Suggested Process: <br /> <br />June <br />. Board detennines the scope of the task force <br />. Library publishes a press release describing project <br />. Library contacts affected city councils and requests appointments to the task force by <br />July 5, 2005 <br />. Library creates local application process for appointments to the task force and posters <br />with applications due by July 5,2005 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />July-August <br />. Board appoints a task force representing affected communities <br />. Task Force authorizes meeting schedule <br />. Task Force finalizes project plan <br />. Task Force finalizes communications plan <br />. Library administration gathers quantitative data <br />. Library adrninjstration prepares public presentation <br /> <br />September - October <br />. Public meetings to discuss data and receive input as to possible alternatives <br />. Library staff summarizes findings <br /> <br />November- Deember <br />. Public meetings to review alternatives <br />. Task Force meetings to determine budget limitations <br />. Task Force to make recommendations <br /> <br />January <br /> <br />. Board to recommend a strategy for the provision of Library Services in the Northwest <br />area of Suburban Ramsey County <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Request for Library Board Action <br />