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10-28-2002 LIBMHutchinson Public Library Meeting Minutes for Oct. 28, 2002 Present: Kay Peterson, Kay Johnson, Julie Jensen, Newt Potter,. John Hassinger, Connie Lambert and Larry Ladd. Meeting was called to order by Connie Lambert. Minutes were reviewed and accepted. Pioneerland Report Jack Sandberg reported to Hutchinson Public Library Board the following items from the Oct. 17 Pioneerland meeting: - There is going to be a change in the way federal grant money is used by libraries. Regional directors are advocating to delay the date the new rules become effective. - USA Patriot Act. Jack reported PLS will help libraries respond to government requests for information. Discuss about this took place among the library board members. - The Minnesota Legislature will provide more money for libraries this year. - The PLS board voted to raise fines. Old Business - Focus group results. Board members said the meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22, was excellent, fun and worthwhile. Mary typed up the responses from the newsprint sheets and individual forms. From it, board members are asked to create a priority list of needs for the Hutchinson Public Library and for Pioneerland. Lists should be given to Mary prior to the next board meeting (Monday, Nov. 25). Board members are asked to rank their priorities from 1 (highest) to 4 (lowest). - Minnesota Historical Society Grant. Good news! The library's grant proposal was accepted for funding. The total amount of the project is $34,551, which will be used for restoration work inside and outside the library. - Community Forum. This event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. Pete Hoeger will be the speaker and he will talk on the topic of Mideast Hot Spots. Following the program, guests will be asked to fill out an evaluation form. Coffee and cookies will be served. Larry Ladd will introduce Hoeger. - Other. Nothing to report. New Business - Pioneerland Library System technology plan. Pioneerland is planning to do an assessment of the system's libraries. Hutchinson will be used as a "guinea pig." Mary will meet in November with PLS representative to begin this process. Donations received in September Will Lee - Ashley: In honor of the Fitzgerald family of Glencoe, $15. American Legion Auxiliary: In memory of JoAnn Neisses, $16.22 Meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at the Hutchinson Public Library, 50 Main St. S.W. Minutes by Kay Johnson