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MINUTES OF
HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 The Hennepin County Library Board met on Wednesday, September 18, 2002, at the Edina Community Library. Present: John Gibbs, Gerda Haas, Dawn Harris, Patricia Izek, David Pratt, Carol Walsh. Library Staff Attending: C.Brown, D.Cramer, J.Leick, J.Morgan, N.Perron, L.Larsen, S.Louis, L.Maki, T.Pineda, N.Lee, P.Jones, M.Schuster, M.Wattson, G.Wronka, C.Ahrens, & B.Berg. Guests: Dawn Currier (OBF). Call to Order/Welcome/Public Comment The meeting was called to order by President David Pratt with a welcome to guests and staff. No public comment. Library Greetings: Marcia Wattson welcomed all to the new Edina Library; they are very happy in the new building. Use has increased dramatically in the new facility. IPAC installed in July has also made a difference and increased use. Friends activities and promotions including Friday, Nov. 8, 7:00 p.m., Friends Indeed wrap-up is at Edina Library. One Book program has been widely promoted throughout the community. Edina Community Council--Library is involved with Marcia as the current chair. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made to approve the minutes of the July 24, 2002, meeting was made by G. Haas, seconded by D. Harris; motion passed. PROGRAM: Outreach Services -- Patrick Jones and Outreach staff presented a powerpoint highlighting the many Outreach services (homebound, nursing home, correctional facilities, community outreach). Joining Patrick were Lin Maki, Tammy Pineda and Nong Lee. COMMITTEE REPORTS Policy Committee: P. Izek distributed copies of the Expense Policy for review by Board members with a request for any input; this policy is scheduled for action at the October 23 meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 2003 Budget Update: D. Cramer reviewed the current budget status. Budget addbacks fund 40 FTE positions and additional sub budget; however, no additional collection funds. October 30, 10:00 a.m., is scheduled for the Library budget presentation to the County Board. Library Board/Foundation Board Breakfast: Dawn Harris reminded everyone of the date--Oct. 15, 7:30 a.m., Lutheran Brotherhood; Library Board should wear their name tags. Commissioner Candidate Meetings: C. Brown reported on meetings with David Pratt and Commissioners to discuss possible library levy; no additional meetings are scheduled. Plan is to schedule a Board Briefing early in 2003 to highlight the collection challenges with expanded buildings. During October, David Pratt and Charles Brown will meet with the 2 candidates in the 6th County District (formerly Tambornino). NEW BUSINESS MLA Attendees: Carol Walsh is the only trustee planning to attend the annual MLA conference in St. Paul; she is attending on Thursday. DIRECTOR'S REPORT A written report was mailed in the Board packets. Construction updates: Wayzata has new librarian who will complete the project; Hopkins is ahead of schedule and will probably open late October/early November; Eden Prairie--building update and concern on available parking with addition of a service center to the plans; Southdale--entry construction update from David Cramer covered the addition of self-checkout area at Sd. David Pratt reported on the appointment of Karla Kimerer as the new Foundation Executive Director. Charles reported on a possible partnership with the Minneapolis Institute of Art, with a meeting scheduled at the St. Anthony Library in October. MEMBER REPORTS G. Haas: Reported on her visit to the Readmobile where she visited at the Meadowbrook stop in St. Louis Park. C. Walsh: Gave a St. Louis Park art initiative report on additional art for the building, and reported on activities of the St. Louis Park Friends. OTHER Motion to approve the gifts was made by Dawn Harris & seconded by Gerda Haas; motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn made by D. Harris, seconded by C. Walsh; meeting was adjourned. _____________________________ Dawn Harris, Secretary |