Budget and Long-term Planning Committee meeting summary - August 21, 2024

The Hennepin County Library Board Budget and Long-term Planning Committee met on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Ridgedale Library Room 174.

Attendees

Committee members: Chair Gordy Aune Jr., Xaiyo Chang, Ashley Krohn

Library Board members: Lynn Stetler

Staff: Director Scott Duimstra, Lillian Albrecht, Ryan Curry, J.R. Genett, Amy McNally

Welcome and Call to Order

Chair Aune, Jr. called the meeting to order at 5:41 p.m. and welcomed attendees.

Attendance

Roll call was taken by the Board Clerk Lillian Albrecht. The Board met quorum with 3 members present.

Approval of Agenda

Motion: Ashley Krohn
Second: Xaiyo Chang
Passed.

Approval of Meeting Minutes

A motion was made to approve the February 21, 2024, meeting minutes.

Motion: Ashley Krohn
Second: Xaiyo Chang
Passed.

Presentation of the Requested 2025 Library Board Budget: Director Scott Duimstra and Acting CFO, Ryan Curry

Director Duimstra and acting Chief Financial Officer Curry provided a summary of the 2025 Requested Library Budget and an update on 2024 projected spending. They discussed the budget creation process, addbacks, and next steps.

CFO Hiring Updated

Duimstra provided a brief overview of the hiring process to replace the former CFO, Patti Hetrick, and commended Ryan Curry for his work in the acting role. Chardae Kimber has been selected as the new Senior Administrative Manager for Budget and Finance and will start on August 26.

Unfinished Business

No unfinished business.

New Business

Aune, Jr. reminded attendees of the upcoming Library Board meeting on September 18 and the final committee meeting of the year on November 13 at Penn Lake Library.

Adjourn

A motion was made to adjourn the committee meeting at 6:29 p.m.

Motion: Ashley Krohn
Second: Xaiyo Chang
Passed.