Library Board agenda - May 15, 2024

May 15, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Edina Library, Meeting Room

The public is welcome at all library board meetings

  1. Call to Order
  2. Attendance of Library Board Members
  3. Approval of Agenda *
  4. Consent *
    1. Approval of Meeting Summary of March 20, 2024
    2. Donations
  5. Dialogue with Commissioner Debbie Goettel
  6. Public Comment

    Those wishing to speak will sign the clipboard at the meeting door before the start of the meeting. Each speaker is allowed up to three minutes, with a maximum total of 15 minutes. Speakers will: state their full name; direct comments solely to the library board members; and speak respectfully. Remarks are limited to topics relevant to Hennepin County Library. The Board does not engage in discussion or debate. Comments will be taken under advisement and may be directed to the Library Director for a response after the meeting.

  7. Commendations
    1. Adja K. Kaba, Library Board *
    2. Hennepin County Employee Recognition Awards
      1. Administrator’s Award
      2. Excellence in Leadership Award
  8. Election of Officers *
  9. President’s Report
    1. Announcements
    2. Committee Appointments
  10. 2025 – 2026 Meeting Schedule *
  11. Director’s report, Scott Duimstra
    1. Library, Community, and County Updates
  12. Committee Reports
    1. Executive Committee
    2. Budget Committee
    3. Policy Committee
      1. Lending Policy
      2. Per Diem & Expense Policy
      3. Reserving & Using Meeting Rooms Policy
  13. Unfinished Business
    1. Public Comment Time Period
    2. Resolution Regarding Public Comment
  14. New Business
  15. Adjourn *

* Denotes board action item