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Home My WebLink About750989.tiff t'Orils t4-OO •ic 1/43CYc'\6S -C.A‘kAd\ rv5 qL #3 JO1-\n11 Chuck Caarlson Charley c.��mo3arkner E cAs 1- o ? earl-on eenesbur3 ColOraog . eakon Colorado 80(0 15 J 26643 1459 - 25+-I (e - 1-t 53s R1 11 3 ul7et, Soh sS�er LaSalle Cola,cjo 8o(o' 24 - (D4 (8 Uc\u w, Lesk ) 1H 03 . a ) Auenuc hulk) Colorado X60(0( o cb34 - 2213 *i ( N and C • ClCsrh 1X521 254. Avenue Greeley Colarc� �lo x0(731 353 - 316,3 15-o 71? • S PARKS Ahi) i'UBLIC WORKS AND I ii LD.IP]CIWOi;ll'1ILE This committee should study the origin of the Commissioner Districts and former wasteful duplication of equipment between different districts to maintain roads. The committee should study County equipment and a motor pool for efficiencies and economy. The committee should consider cross- utilization between departments of the County of equipment and personnel, the shift of such during emergency and weather conditions, as well as the maintenance and improvement of public works and facilities of the County. This committee should study the airport facilities of the County as well as the road network, flood conLrvl work and maintenance and maximum use of public buildings and parks. Development of recreational facilities ! and parks should be studied as to organization and means of financing. This committee should study solid waste disposal and collection programs. This committee should study County library facilities. This committee should coordinate public building studies with means of financing through the Finance and Taxation Committee. >:;e h- This committee should study the Extension Service programs. r` Any Charter proposals should include agencies or boards which nay operate jointly with other politiral entities such as municipalities, and in this F the committee should jointly study such matters with the County Relations ii With Municipalities, etc. Committee. --5-- F pafts O 4., COOPERATIVE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION cdorado state university SERVICE COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE WELD COUNTY SERVICES BUILDING GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 303/353-2212 EXT.24 May 8, 1975 TO: Chairman, Weld County Charter Commission REGARDING: Wording in Charter relating to Extension Service The Extension Agents will be appointed by Colorado State University Extension Service with the approval of the Board of County Commissioners. The County will agree to support the Extension Program as set forth in a memorandum of agreement between Colorado State University and County of Weld. The County of Weld desires to participate in the educational work as authorized by the Smith-Lever Act, as amended, and other acts supporting cooperative extension work which includes the conduct of extension work in agriculture and related fields, home and family living, 4-H and youth, community services, and resource development education in the County. Programs that are suggested by Cooperative Extension Service and/or advisory groups are subject to approval of the Board of County Commissioners. .-{tom- J / ' -� o t Cx 4,17 COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND WELD COUNTY COOPERATING PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND BUILDINGS PRELIMINARY REPORT ORIGIN OF COMMISSIONER DISTRICTS Commissioner Districts were determined by Constitutional Govern- ment Structure under Statutes of the State of Colorado some years ago allowing County Governing Boards to be elected at large or by Districts in relationship to geography size and in consideration to best represent the populace of the County. Since that time and in compliance with Supreme Court Rulings, Commissioner Districts were apportioned in accordance with numerical census and more re- cently with information from County Clerk' s Office to continue in fair and equitable representation of all people in the County. PUBLIC WORKS Members of the Committee have discussed at length with the Commis- sioners and the Accounting Officer, the use of county road maintenance and construction equipment.- The division and allocation of equip- between the different Commissioner Districts, the pooling of these items for it' s best efficiency. The Committee feels that extensive effort is being exercised by the Commissioners to utilize equipment and make general shifts of some machines during emergency situations. It is our understanding that equipment needs and allottment of machines and vehicles is based on the traffic habits, paterns and rate of use on roads which vary considerable in different areas within the three Districts. The County now has, in round figures 4400 miles of constructed and maintained road network of which are 465 miles of oiled surface, 1955 miles graveled and 2013 dirt graded that are underlaid with 2900 culverts, 1463 bridges and 15 river bridges. '.UBLIC WORKS CONT'D Maintenance equipment for the three Districts consists of 111 Trucks and 52 Motorgraders which are operated and maintained by 140 employees including 13 employees at the Greeley Shop. Total Budget for the Road and Bridge Department for 1975 is $4-,357,000 which is not divided by District, but rather used within the County as per need for repair and replacement of structures, road construct- ion, oiling of mileage based on traffic count and cost of general maintenance. The Committee feels that suggestions'of help to the Board of Commis- sioners in the area of Public Works, the addition of a Road and Bridge Manager, not necessarily tittled as such, and could possible work with the County Engineering Department, would be of valuable assistance and relieve the Commissioners of considerable time spent on roads and bridges and assure beneficial distribution of funds and work to all areas and people of the county, © \ • PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND BUILDINGS WELD COUNTY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ESTABLISHMENT The ',field County Municipal Airport was established by joint resolu- tion of the Board of County Commissioners and the Greeley City Council on June 5, 1962. Seven members were initially appointed to the Board of Directors. Effective July 1, 1962, the Board assumed control and maintenance of the airport. In 1971, the Board was increased to nine by the addition of one County Commissioner representative and one City Council representative. The Airport Board of Directors prepares an annual budget show- ing recommended expenditures, anticipated income and expenditures, and recommended expenditures for capital improvements to be approved an- nually by the County Commissioners and the City Council. All income is deposited to the credit of the Weld County Municipal Airport fund and is paid out upon warrants ordered drawn by the Board. The Board has exclusive control of the expenditure of all monies collected to - the credit of the Airport Fund. ORGANIZATION The Board is organized so that it has the power to appoint or remove a superintendent or manager, or both, as well as necessary assistants. Dave Emery, the current manager, is unsalaried. The maintenance man, Ed Hesslink presently receives $735.00 per month. The Board holds meetings at least once each month and one of the Board members visits and examines the airport at least twice each month. Each January and July the Board files a report of their pro- ceedings and a statement of all receipts and expenditures. DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE BOARD The duties and powers of the Board are: • 1. To determine policies of the airport 2. To require that proper aviation standards are maintained 3. To provide financing for the operation of the airport 4. To provide necessary runways, taxing strips, buildings, equipment and supplies 5. To employ a properly qualified manager for a one year term ^^ 6. To set rates charged for all rentals and other charges having to do with the use of the airport 7. To prescribe a wage scale for employees 8. To require that all responsible employees be bonded O Q 2 • ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS According to the by-laws, the Board shall consist of nine non- salaried directors, with overlapping three year terms. Three members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, three are appointed by the Greeley City Council, one member is appointed alternately by the County Commissioners and City Council and there is one County Commissioner representative and one City Council representative. Present members of the Board of Directors are: Tom Carter, President Ernie Martin Phil Brewer Robert J. Anderson Wayne Holmes Gordon Johnson Jack Shupe Harry Ashley, County Commissioner Representative Warren Terry, City Council Representative The present Secretary-Treasurer is Barton Buss and the present Airport Attorney is Kenneth Colwell. FINANCING By resolution, funding is allocated 50% from County appropriations and 50% from City appropriations. For 1975, City and County appropria_' tions of $14,589.00 each have been approved. • The Finance Committee recommended the following budget for 1975: Beginning Cash Balance, January 1, 1975, $ 25,000.00 Estimated 1975 Revenue 160, 505.00 Total- Available 185, 505.00 Budgeted Expenditures 180,505.00 Ending Cash Balance, December 31, 1975 5,000.00 Leases and rentals account for the largest single source of revenue, with proposed revenue of $32,871.00 for 1975. There are 50 hangar units at present, all of which are rented. In 1973, the 130 acre Peterson Farm was purchased at a total cost of $1201000.00. This amount was derived from the Weld County Airport Fund, city and county appropriation. Part of this cost will be offset by a forthcoming payment of approximately $60,000.00 from the federal government. This figure is based on 80% of the actual land value, less buildings and water rights. Barton Buss estimated that 1974 gross revenue from the Peterson Farm will be approximately $10,000.00 re- sulting in an approximate $6,000.00 net income. O O 3 PROPOSED DEVELOP[IENT A Master Plan has been proposed for future development which consists of lengthening the existing runway by approximately 2,000 feet to accommodate larger aircraft and jets, constructing an addi- tional runway to help alleviate flight training congestion, construct- ing additional hangar space, and the possible addition of an Instru- ment Landing System (ILS) facility. CONCLUSIONS AND RECONEENDATIONS The present Airport Board seems to be a very responsible, business- like, progressive group exerting much effort toward performing their duties. The composition of the board is not as representative of the entire county area as it might be. Seven of the mailing addresses are Greeley and the other two are ilindsor. This in no way reflects on the qualifications of the existing board. The following recommendations are presented for consideration: 1. That a survey be made of those renting hangars in relation to those currently owning aircraft, in order to deter sub- leasing of hangars and increase availability of existing hangars. 2. That the Board establish a policy concerning the duration of time a hangar can be leased by one not owning an aircraft. 3. In order to facilitate future development, consideration should be given to some method of determining a projected City and County Appropriation for expansion. 4. That a fixed fee per student be charged to offset the main- tenance of existing runways or the possible construction of an alternate runway proposed to alleviate traffic congestion. 5. Require presentation of a paid County Aircraft Registration Fee as a prerequisite for rental of hangar and tie-downs. Aircraft owner:; have become increasingly more responsive to payment of the annual Aircraft Registration fee initiated in 1971. As of November, 1974, $1,732.81 had been paid. However, this figure reflects payment from only 77% of those notified. The present County Clerk and Recorder reports that he lacks the vehicle to collect this tax. The enactment of such policy by the Board could possibly be of assistance in helping to collect these fees. 6. The Operating Policy Manual of the airport states that the airport shall be operated "in order to render the use of said airport of the greatest benefit to the greatest Number." It is recommended that consideration should be given to the degree to which the airport is currently operated for the benefit of 4I O Q 4 • students in relation to operation for private, commercial, and business operation. 7. The Board should consider the feasibility of offering food services for the large number of personnel employed at the field as well as inducing other traffic in order to increase sales of gas, maintenance, etc. (One Fixed Base Operator has 85 students and 49 full-time employees.) 8. Sources have indicated there is no security on the field at present. Some study should be made into providing secu- rity, with preference to a watchman rather than electronic devices. Those associated with the airport are extremely grateful for the voluntary security offered by the Weld County Sheriff's Office and the Greeley Police Department. In addition to the information presented in this report, is the following supplementary material: 1. Weld County Municipal Airport Operating Policy Manual 2. Complete 1975 Budget Request 3. Report of Audit, 1973 4. Statement of Leases and Rentals 5. Master Plan (Airport Layout Plan) Respectfully Subigitted, Ed Lesh, Jr. • O PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND BUILDINGS • PRELIMINARY REPORT WELD COUNTY LIBRARY The appointed County Library Director, Mrs. Betty Bowers spoke to the Charter Commission at their fourth regular meeting, December 12, 1974. A few highlights of that report are: 1. Library is supported by general fund not by tax levy. However, in 1975 a .08 mill library expansion fund will raise over $25,700, 2. The library system was school oriented but now a complete Public Library with its Greeley facility, bookmobile program, mail a book and other services. 3. The Library system is a department of its own and is responsible to a five-member Library Board that is appointed by the County Commissioners. 4. The recommendation that Mrs. Bowers made was to have one taxing jurisdiction funding libraries. She strongly advocates the continuation of community libraries and not consolidation. The single tax base, central purchasing and limited central administration would not change the present system, but would help eliminate the double taxation that Greeley and other town supported libraries have at the present. I talked to the following librarians: Mrs. Evelyn Moulden Ault Mrs. Marjorie Nelson Eaton Mrs. Rowena Mixon Ft Lupton Mrs. Marjorie Rice Hudson Mrs. Anne Solberg Johnstown Mrs. Penny Herren Platteville Mrs. Bernice Warner Windsor The general opinion of these County Librarians is that they receive 100% cooperation and help from Mrs. Bowers and her staff. The town libraries could not survive without Mrs. Bowers help. They would not want to change the present system of having their own town boards control their library. When asked the question of a single tax base, they said they were sure if Mrs. Bowers suggested it then it had been completely analyzed and would be for the benefit of all. In addition to the librarians, I spoke with Mrs. Richard Bird, a member of the Library Board of Trustees. She said the five-member Advisory Board was a good representation of County and Greeley as well as occupations and interest. She gave credit to Mrs. Bowers for absolute efficiency and a smoothly run board. She said there was good cooperation with County Commissioners, Board of Trustees and Library Staff. She had no suggestions for change. -2- A telephone interview was held with Mrs. Bowers and she said having Mr. Buss had been most helpful in their budget problems. Also, having the Advisory Committee meet with the Library Board had been extremely helpful at budget time. She feels the five-member board works well, but wouldn't be opposed to a seven- member board in order to get better geographic representation. The five-year term works well and they feel free to make recommendations to the Commissioners for continuation of members or selection of new members. A telephone interview was also held with the Greeley Librarian, Mrs. Esther Fromm. The Greeley Library is not connected in anyway with the County Library; however, there is an effort to avoid duplication of expensive items. There is not a competitive situation, but a good working relationship. Mrs. Fromm stated that even though Greeley residents were taxed twice, they had the benefit of two libraries. If there wasn't a Weld County Library in Greeley, then it would be necessary for greater allocations from the city to have a branch library. n PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND BUILDINGS PRELIMINARY REPORT PARKS MISSLE SITE PARK (PROPOSED) The Committee on Parks, Public Works and Buildings made a tour of the proposed Missle site park west of Greeley. We were well pleased with what we found. The County has been given the site by the Federal Government, which amounts to 18.9 acres, to be used as a park. In going through the site with Commissioner Billings, he explained full details as to its renovation and future use. One particular room at the site is completely bomb proof. This has been delegated to be used for the County Archives. At present they are in the attic of the court house. Engineers have said that this is too much weight in the attic and is causing an extremely high amount of strain to the structure. The remainder of the site would be restored as close as possible to simulate the former missle site as a museum to be enjoyed by the public. Outside, the grounds will be landscaped which will include overnight camping areas for campers, trailers, tents, etc. Comfort stations will be erected, as well as a sanitary disposal station for campers and trailers. Picnic tables and fireplaces and a concrete pad for basketball, tennis, volleyball, etc, are also in the plans. There will be a green belt around the entire area. The site is located in a beautiful area overlooking Kodac, Windsor and a beautiful view of the mountains to the west. PARKS The county has at this time Island Grove Park. A study is being made as to the possibility of enlarging the park area to approximately 460 acres. This could be a joint venture between the County and the City of Greeley. The proposal that has been presented to the committee is as follows : 6 Land acquistion, foot paths, bridle paths, restrooms, landscaping, etc. $2,940,000 Zoo 168,000 Camping areas 461,000 Ballfield with movable backstop 82,000 Dog area 28,600 Administration (addition of some buildings, etc.) 3,060,000 Mini-dome (Multi-purpose and exhibition building) 6,800,000 Track (paramutual betting track) 1,800,000 Implementation 260,000 $15,599,600 After studying this proposal at length, the committee felt the park would add in a definite way to our county. The committee feels that in the future there is a possibility of bringing many attractions to our county. In studying this proposal the Committee feels that a race track would not be an asset to the county. It would be a privately owned business on county owned property. Also, it would increase the problem of law enforcement, traffic control and intoxicating beverages. The committee does not feel that intoxicating beverages should be sold on county grounds or public owned property. The committee suggests that rather than a race track, a fine arts building be proposed. This building could possibly be a joint venture between the county, the city of Greeley, and the University of Northern Colorado. The committee also asks that the Commissioners and/or the Parks Department, along with the Federal government conduct a study on the feasability of the acquisition of land for purposes of establishing a Weld County Park in the mountains. FLOOD CONTROL The committee feels that the county has done and are doing extensive work on flood control. Much work has been done in the more populated areas which is as it should be. We feel much more debris and dead wood could be removed from the banks of the river in certain areas particularly to the east, on the Platte and some on the St. Vrain. Also, the dry creek beds, which become very rampant during spring storms, should have some attention. EXTENSION OFFICE The Committee feels the extension office is being handled very well. Funding comes from Federal, State and County sources, combined. Primary functions of the Extension Office are: A. Extension Services B. County Fair C. Colorado Research and Demonstration farm D. Preditor control E. Pest and Weed Control F. :Pest Inspectors G. Service to Exhibition Halls ,-• SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL PROGRAM The committee learned that the county has turned all solid waste disposal programs over to private enterprise. They are at this time all self-sustaining with the exception of one. It will be, the county feels, self-sustaining very soon. TO: John Chuck Carlson FROM: Dr. George H. Brooks SUBJECT: Solid Waste Disposal Weld County now has a population of approximately 100,000. In terms of solid waste this means that for each person approximately 1 ton of solid waste materials is generated each year; multiplied by 100,000, this means 100,000 tons of solid waste must be disposed of in some way or other -each year. Presently the land fill sites in the county, under state laws, are established by the County Commissioners. Currently, there is at least one major contractor who has the contract for operating land fill sites. The collection of solid waste is handled. in various ways. Either by trash collection (this is licensed individuals) or by householder' s hauling waste materials to the dump himself. Currently, to my knowledge, there is little or no effort within the County to reclaim any of the materials which are recycleable. At least 90% of solid e- waste is recycleable and we have the technology to do so. The problem lies within the political structure to establish recycling programs. Another factor, of course, is the market for materials to be recycled. Some of these markets exist in Colorado, particularly in the Denver area. I would urge the Committee on Public Works, Parks and Buildings, to seriously consider some recommendations for the Charter Commission, which would incorporate collection, disposal and the recycling of the materials for which there is currently a market available within the area. With the projected growth for Weld County one can assume that the same projection will apply to the mountains of solid waste generated by the total population (this does not include, of course, commercial, industrial, and agricultural waste, which must also be disposed of). In the interest of continuing a desirable and healthy environment for all of Weld County citizens, it seems to me that it is incumbent upon the county governmental structure to seriously consider an environmentally sound program for solid waste disposal and recycling. 1. n n PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Parks & Buildings CHARTER RECOMMENDATIONS MAJORITY REPORT 1. Commissioner Districts are to be established soley for the purpose of voting for County Commissioners and citizens-council members by district. In compliance with Supreme Court Rulings, Commissioner Districts are apportioned in accordance with numerical census and more recently with information from County Clerk' s Office. This continual updating assures fair and equitable representation of all people in Weld County. (This eliminates money and equipment being appropriated by districts for roads and bridges. ) 2. In the area of solid waste disposal, the Public Works Committee recommends the elimination of land fill franchise contracts and to allow any private enter- prise to operate land fill sites. Necessary approval would be governed through licensing that complies with county and state regulations. a • ® O PUBLIC WORKS Parks & Buildings (Recommendations other than Charter) 1. The Department of Public Works should include roads, bridges, parks, recreation, buildings, extension service, library and solid waste disposal. 2. More money needs to be appropriated to study and- to continue work in the area of flood control. 3. The Public Works Committee recommends that the County Commissioners give consideration to having one taxing jurisdiction to fund libraries. This single tax base would help eliminate the double taxation of town supported libraries. This suggestion would not change the community libraries and does not suggest consolidation. 4. The Airport Board should become vigilant about requiring the presentation of a paid County Aircraft Registration Fee as a prerequisite for rental of hangers and tie-downs. (..?•74S- cc"� Q' d� 4 WELD COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Harry Ashley Glenn Billings, Chairman Roy Moser BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Mrs. Kelsey Carlson, Chairman Mrs. Richard W. Bird, Treasurer Mrs. Arthur Moinat, Secretary Dr. Forrest Frease • Ernest Ross Mrs. Betty Schulte, ex-officio STAFF OF LIBRARY, December 31, 1973 Mrs. Elizabeth Adcock, Director of Library Miss Ann Bowers, Circulation assistant (part-time) Mrs. Jill Braden, Reader's Advisor and Bookmobile Assistant Miss Carla Flohr, Technical processing (part-time) Mrs. Norma Gourley, Technical processing Supervisor Mrs. Frieda Grunczewski, Reference Librarian Mrs. Patricia Hodapp, Coordinator of public services Mrs. Betty Holm, Bookmobile supervisor Mrs. Margaret Jacobs, High Plains Public Library System Reference Librarian Mrs. Helen Kay, Youth librarian Mrs. Marguerite King, High Plains Public Library System Reference assistant librarian Mrs. Luella Kinnison, Associate Director Mrs. Darlene Korf, Circulation librarian Mrs. Marlys Laue, Bookmobile librarian (part-time) Miss Sharon Leffler, Circulation assistant (part-time) ' Miss Mary Ann Martin, Circulation assistant (part-time) Miss Susan Morton, Circulation assistant (part-time) Mrs. Carol Reichhardt, Reader's Advisor Miss Barbara Robertq,Circulation assistant (part-time) Mr. Thomas Rohrig, Circulation assistant (part-time) Miss Pamela Selden, Circulation assistant (part-time) Mr. Richard Taylor, Custodian and bookmobile assistant Mr. Abraham Torres, Custodian and bookmobile assistant Mrs. Nancy Utzinger, Reader's Advisor (part-time) STAFF OF MEMBER LIBRARIES Ault Mrs. Hannah Armstrong Johnstown Eaton Mrs. Anne Salberg Mrs. Susie Springston Platteville Fort Lupton Mrs. Marjorie Larson Mrs. Rowena Mixon Windsor Hudson Mrs. Bernice Warner Mrs. Marjorie Rice TABLE I WELD COUNTY LIBRARY 1973 Bookmobile Report JAN. FEB. MARCH APR. MAY JUNE JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC. TOTAL Mileage - I 1,201 1,215 1,595 1,283 843 1,082 1,283 774 1,106 1,567 1,321 870 14,140 II 175 184 106 229 200 --- --- --- --- --- -- 894 Total 1,376 1,399 1,701 1,512 1,943 1,082 1,283 774 1,106 1,567 1,321 870 15,034 Total stops 40 41 43 42 30 34 39 33 33 54 43 36 468 Cost of operation I Gas and oil 30.32 25_62 30.82 25.78 20.28 23.48 23.36 20.26 19.14 33.58 26.28 16.71 295.63 Repairs 230.99 7.84 134.37 -173,54 19.78 42.39 89.77 351.53 1,056.21 Total 261.31 33.46 30.82 160.15 199.82 43.26 L.i.36 62.65 1U8.91 33.8& 37/.81 1671 1,351.84 II Gas & oil 11.52 7.36 8.43 8.91 1.78 38.00 Repairs 3.97 4.19 8.16 Total 11.52 7.36 12 .40 8.91 5.97 46.16 Station wagon 1.46 7.30 3.73 , 10.53 49.74 1.95 8.76 5.35 6.65 7.46 15.30 4.06 122.29 Grand Total 274.29 48.12 46.95 179.59 255.53 45.21 32.12 68.00 115.56 41.04 393.11 20.77 1,520.29 Average cost per mile: I $.095 II .052 Average cost per book circulated via bookmobile (excluding personnel)' $.017 TABLE II WELD COUNTY LIBRARY 1973 Circulation Report Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Total Books Desk 15,253 14,865 16,670 14,680 13,786 17,588 19,448 15,032 12,623 14,625 14,010 10,127 178,707 Bookmobiles 8,650 11,098 11,455 10,099 1,938 2,018 2,820 1,248 5,870 10,840 9,373 6,529 81,938 Deposits 298 377 299 389 250 298 362 409 154 221 300 267 3,624 School peps. 139 147 263 182 72 176 30 160 373 204 131 31 1,908 Totals 24,340 26,48/ 28,68/ 25,350 16,046 20,080 22,660 16,849 19,020 25,890 23,814 16,954 -266,1// Filmstrips 224 238 182 182 169 66 77 61 253 180 192 177 2,001 Films 8mm 123 59 106 67 75 66 31 53 61 83 59 63 846 Films 16mm 16 22 15 12 22 10 11 13 21 28 25 16 211 Recordings 759 738 927 828 790 661 654 618 640 704 777 734 8,830 Pictures & Pamphlets 124 111 149 530 52 30 26 79 75 103 134 73 1,486 Caaaeetes 33 67 58 55 56 47 39 32 63 56 46 45 597 Framed Prints 95 197 38 253 139 140 180 70 251 83 189 82 1,717 Magazines 852 875 735 740 932 414 483 409 469 731 998 552 8,190 rnoto copies 89 89 174 187 5 7 9 22 138 129 106 185 1140 GRAND TOTAL 26,655 28,883 31,071 38,204 18,286 21,521 24,170 18,206 20,991 27,987 26,340 18,881 291,195 Desk Patrons 4,159 4,256 4,872 4,321 4,177 4,480 4,916 4,219 3,641 4,536 4,297 3,205 51,079 Registration (net increase) 586 452 352 240 147 425 465 141 - 828 -552 6 630 2,064 Total Registration December 31, 1973 42,385 Public Libraries Circulation Ault 321 417 512 340 404 430 410 306 186 227 285 309 4,147 Eaton 971 1,062 1,294 1,066 1,154 1,303 1,145 986 763 825 758 802 12,129 Fort Lupton 1,081 1,134 1,171 1,152 1,141 1,039 675 693 1,151 1,165 1,045 676 12,123 Hudson 125 90 184 121 1V4 178 212 202 146 222 243 146 2,023 Johnstown 1,431 1,346 1,593 1,267 1,066 1,272 1,296 1,299 1,357 1,966 1,773 950 16,616 Platteville 976 935 1,083 1,042 942 980 1,022 977 683 709 904 800 11,053 Windsor 1,322 1,323 1,440 1,130 999 1,108 1,277 1,123 1,136 1,195 1,157 1,004 14,214 Totals 6,227 6,307 7,277 6,118 5,860 6,310 6,037 5,586 5,422 6,309 6,165 4,687 72,305 • TABLE III WELD COUNTY LIBRARY Comparison of circulation by classes 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 E (Easy book) and 80,611 78,331 78,249 72,952 Juvenile fiction 66,812 65,006 56,615 49,531 124,536 118,600 106,447 114,662 Juvenile non-fiction 40,600 40,169 37,599 33,313 32,182 31,873 34,481 39,319 TOTAL JUVENILE 188,023 183,506 172,463 155,796 156,718 150,473 140,928 153,981 Adult fiction 34,891 36,900 41,969 40,666 40,554 43,955 47,391 49,474 Adult non-fiction 35,075 42 ,325 46,786 46,897 49,390 56,675 60,394 62,722 TOTAL ADULT 69,966 79,225 88,755 87,563 89,944 100,630 107,785 112,196 Magazines 7,985 6,212 6,870 7,297 6,815 7,761 8,880 8,190 GRAND TOTAL 265,354 268,943 268,088 250,656 253,477 258,864 257,593 274,367 Main desk to Individuals Juvenile 71,437 73,784 71,632 77,681 Adult 79,383 92,857 98,194 101,026 Miscellaneous 18,025 22,172 24,889 25,018 TOTAL 168,845 188,813 194,715 203,725 Bookmobiles to Individuals Juvenile 81,499 76,689 66,523 73,466 Adult 7,755 7,773 6,535 8,472 Miscellaneous 89 23 --- --- TOTAL 89,T 84,485 73,058 81,938 TABLE IV WELD COUNTY LIBRARY COMPARISON OF USE, HOLDINGS, COST BY CLASS (Each figure indicates a percentage of the total amount) • Circulation Additions Cost of Total 1973 1973 Purchase Holdings Easy books 43% 11% 9% 12% Juvenile fiction 10% 8% 20% Juvenile non- fiction 15% 15% 11% 22% TOTAL JUVENILE 58% 36% 28% 54% Adult fiction 19% 22% 17% 14% Adult non-fiction 23% 42% 55% 32% TOTAL ADULT 42% 64% 72% 46% 100% 100% 100% 100% TABLE V WELD COUNTY LIBRARY ADDITIONS AND WITHDRAWALS OF MATERIALS, 1973 Book stock Books processed New Added Total Titles Copies • Easy Books 224 497 721 Juvenile fiction 222 451 673 Juvenile non-fiction 429'.. 514 943 TOTAL JUVENILE 875 1,462 2,337 Adult fiction 864 599 1,463 Reference 129 17 146 Genealogy 89 1 90 Adult non-fiction 2,178 327 2,505 TOTAL ADULT 3,260 944 4,204 GRAND TOTAL 4,135 2,406 6,541 Total books purchased p processed 6,455 Total gift books processed 86 ' Total books processed 6,541 Total books withdrawn 2,795 Total books reinstated 24 Net gain 3,770 Total volumes January 1, 1973 125,705 Total volumes December 31, 1973 129,475 Non-Print Stock Filmstrips Films 16mm Number added 62 Number added 0 Number withdrawn 22 Number withdrawn 0 Slides Video cassettes Number added 00 Number added 12 Number withdrawn 00 Number withdrawn 0 Phonorecords Cassettes Number added 313 Number added 73 Number withdrawn 159 Number withdrawn 7 Films, 8mm Microfilm Number ad8:0d 29 Number added 34 Number withdrawn 7 Number Withdrawn 0 Framed prints • Number added 10 Number withdrawn 0 TABLE VI WELD COUNTY LIBRARY Report of Holdings, December 31, 1973 Book collection E (easy books) 15,315 Juvenile fiction 25,473 Juvenile non-fiction 28 830 Total Juvenile 69,618 Adult fiction 18,065 Adult non-fiction 41,563 Total Adult 59,628 Special Collections - Spanish 120 Adult beginning readers 109 Grand Total 129,475 Audio-Visual collection Framed prints 85 Filmstrips 2,024 Recordings 2,163 Slides (sets) 16 8mm films 140 16mm films 8 Video cassettes 17 Cassettes 195 Microfilms 704 Other Pamphlets (estimate) 3,150 Current magazine subscriptions 125 Current newspaper -subscriptions 14 McNaughton inventory (adult fiction and non fiction) 550 Uncataloged paperbacks,Browsing 400 (estimate) Mail-A-Book 2,500 TABLE VII WELD COUNTY LIBRARY 1973 SPECIAL FUND ITEMS BALANCE RECEIPTS EXPENDITURES BALANCE 1/1/73 1973 1973 12/31/73 Permanent Fund $ 1,148.41 596.26 51.79 1,692.88 Centralized Purchasing and Processing 4,154.80 18,405.37 19,892.51 2,667.66 Gifts 503.77 67.95 31.15 540.57 High Plains Public Library System -2,199.89 72,346.90 47,630.55 22,516.46 System Area Resource Center -3,332.23 33,684.25 22,845.40 7,506.72 States Grants-in-Aid 4,565.00 ---- 4,565.00 ---- Rental of Space 1,044.77 600.00 312.00 1,332.77 Platteville Library 491.17 840.09 758.08 573.18 TOTAL $6,375.80 $126,540.92 $96,086.48 $36,830.24 TABLE VIII WELD COUNTY LIBRARY STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES 1973 ITEM SOURCE TOTAL County State Rental gifts, etc. Salaries $83,654.87 $11,421.79 $95,076.66 Employee benefits 11,757.45 11,757.45 Materials Books (including 25,814.39 11,242.05 31.15 37,087.59 subscription services) Periodicals, etc. 1,125.93 1,125.93 Audio-Visual 966.60 2,886.10 3,852.70 Rebinding 644.65 644.65 Plant Operation Janitorial & Mainten- ance 695.37 695.37 Utilities & Telephone 3,015.87 325.00 3,340.87 Insurance 346.00 346.00 Services Supplies & postage 5,653.88 918.81 6,572.69 Vehicle operation 1,535.44 1,535.44 Equipment leasing 928.19 928.19 Other Mileage & travel 1,010.52 1,010.52 Institutional & Trustee dues 168.00 168.00 Miscellaneous ---- ---- TOTALS $137,317.16 $26,793.75 $ 31.15 $164,142.06 Capital Outlay 1,361.50 616.65 312.00 2,290.15 Hello