10-24-2005 LIBMMinutes
Hutchinson Public Library Board
October 24, 2005 .
Members present: Julie Jensen, John Hassinger, Larry Ladd, Kay Johnson, Janet Vacek and Mary
Henke (Ex-Officio).
Members absent: John Paulsen and Kay Peterson
.President Julie Jensen called the meeting to order. August minutes were approved.
Reports:
1. Mary provided information on the development of Pioneerland Library System (PLS) Ad
Hoc Committee to look at Future Structures. They are now gathering information to look at
ways to structure PLS. Different models are being investigated and each model will be
" costed out". A library summit will be held with county and city administrators on December
15. The goal is to have changes in place by June of 2006 for 2007 budgeting.
2. Mary reported on the State Library Task Force plan. They are looking at how information is
delivered in the state_ A meeting in Willmar on October 1.1 was attended by Mary.
3. Children's librarian Sherry Lund gave a report on the Children's Summer Reading Program.
There were 392 registrations. There was a large increase in participation because of children
coming to a puppet show. Planning is underway for next summer's program.
Old Business:
I . Discussion of Community Forum for 2006. Forums are issue or topic based. Kay Johnson
suggested a visiting author presentation. An Ad Hoc committee of John Hassinger, Kay
Johnson and Mary Henke will meet to explore ideas for a 2006 forum.. A search for an.
author for a presentation during National Library Week will be undertaken.
2. A Review of Focus Group information held October 22, 2002. President Jensen asked board
members to review suggestions made at that time and the level of implementation
accomplished.
New Business:
1: Increased noise created by cell phones is to be addressed with policy. Signs will be posted.
2: Building entrance has problems and will be addressed. New concrete will be installed and
entrance will be unusable for 4 -5 days after Oct_ 31 during construction. A temporary
entrance will be available on the south side of the building during this period.
The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be November 28, 2005.
Submitted,
John Hwsinger, Co- Secretary