Budget and Long-term Planning Committee meeting summary - November 13, 2024

The Hennepin County Library Board Budget and Long-term Planning Committee met on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Penn Lake Library, Meeting Room.

Attendees

Committee members: Chair Gordy Aune Jr., Erin Carney, Ashley Krohn

Library Board members: Jane Brissett, Lynn Stetler

Staff: Director Scott Duimstra, Lillian Albrecht, J.R. Genett, Char Kimber, Ali Turner

Welcome and Call to Order

Chair Gordy Aune, Jr. called the meeting to order at 4:37 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: Erin Carney
Motion passed.

Approval of Meeting Minutes

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

Motion: Erin Carney
Second: Ashley Krohn
Motion passed.

2024 Budget Update Presentation

Director Scott Duimstra and Budget Manager Char Kimber provided a brief overview of 2024 library spending. Topics included a breakdown of spending categories, personnel updates, ways we steward budget resources, and changes to per diem pay. The committee also discussed the budget approval process and next steps to finalize the 2025 budget.

Unfinished Business

No unfinished business.

New Business

Chair Aune, Jr. highlighted the 2025 Budget and Long-Term Planning Committee dates and suggested to change the final meeting date to November 6, 2025, during the Board meeting. Stetler expressed interest in being appointed to the committee.

Adjourn

A motion was made to adjourn the committee meeting at 5:01 p.m.

Motion: Erin Carney
Second: Ashley Krohn
Motion passed.