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City of Saint Paul
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER,
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WHEREAS, The Saint Paul Public Library hosted two receptions to welcome the new Library
Director, Melanie Huggins and introduce her to the Library staff, the regional library
community and other City Department Heads, officials and staff in order to expedite her
orientation; the first held at 317 Rice Park on June 13, 2006 and the second at the Hayden
Heights Library on June 16; the cost not to exceed $2400, and,
WHEREAS, The Saint Paul Public Library has monies in a Friends of the Library grant, and,
WHEREAS, The Director of the Library must assume many roles quickly in order to deal with
the budget, the strategic planning process in the City and the Library, regional library
initiatives, and advocacy for the Library, and these events wili effectively introduce her to a
large number of stakeholders at once,
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NOW, THEREFORE, It Is Ordered that library officials are authorized and directed to
undertake the staging of the events and remit the cost not to exceed $2400 for the program
to the proper parties.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Action Requested:
Approvat of funds for reaeprions for new Library DirecWr, Metanie Huggins.
Planning Commission
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t. Has this persoNfirtn eaer warked under a cwitt�act for this depa�ime�C?
Yes No
2. Has this persoNfirtn eter been a city employee?
Yes Na
3. Does ttus persarrlfimi p�sess a skill not nortr�aily possessed by arry
curzent city emptoyee?
Yes No
Expiain ali yes answers on separate sheet and attsch to green aheet
i tnitiating Problem, tssues, Opportu�ity {Who, What, When, Where, 4Nhy):
The netiv Library Director arrived in 7une during Yhe middle af the budget process and the City's Strategic Plaa The Libxary decided to
introduce her to the City management, sraff and regionai librasy leaders during two receprions to expedite her integrarion into the many
roles she must fill. Iield at Wildside and Hayden Heights Library.
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Advantages If Approved:
Introduce Me(anie Huggins to the Library Board, Deparpnent Directors, Friends of the Library, staff and other library (eaders.
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Disadvantages NApproved:
None.
Disadva/rtages If NatAptsroved:
Protong the period of orientation for the new Director and slow down her assumption of her many public and operationa! roles.
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Financiallnformation: FUOd
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