Library Advisory Board

Overview

The Library Advisory Board is created to accomplish the following purposes:

  1. Identify needs and advises the City Council of their short-range and long-range implications for the delivery of Library services.
  2. Recommend achievable goals as a basis for long-range planning and development programs of the municipal library.
  3. Recommend plans, programs, policies, and priorities that will aid the Library in achieving its defined goals.

The Board acts as a liaison between the community and the City for the following purposes:

  • Identifies community needs and advises the City Council of their short-range and long-range implications for the delivery of library services
  • Recommends achievable goals as a basis for long-range planning of the Library
  • Recommends plans, programs, policies, and priorities that will aid the Library in achieving its defined goals
  • Promotes the Library’s services and programs

Members

Name Role Term Expiration
 Michael Zaydel Chair December 31, 2026
Melissa Ojeda Vice-Chair December 31, 2026
Marlene Plua Member December 31, 2026
Don Jondrow Secretary December 31, 2027
Dale Mitchell Member December 31, 2027
Mary Fear Member December 31, 2027
Joe Dahlstrom Member December 31, 2027
Amanda Chavarria Council Liaison  
Jan Steele Staff Liaison  

Meetings

  • Library Conference Room
  • 2nd Monday of every quarter (Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct)
  • 9:00 am

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Citizen Participation Form

  1. Library Citizen Participation Form (PDF)

Friends of the Library Board

Lago Vista Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that engages in activities that increase community awareness of the Library, provide volunteer and program support, raise funds to enhance library services, and advocate for the financial support of the library.

Name Role
Gerald Nilsson-Weiskott Chair
Tracey Pitts Vice-Chair
Cindy Dinneen Secretary
Lac Tran Treasurer
Chad Seger Member
Mike de Sosa Member
Paula Tran Member
Angel Marshall Member
Mike Zaydel Member