01-30-2006 LIBMMinutes
Hutchinson Public Library Board
January 30, 2006
Members present: Julie Jensen, John Paulsen, John Hassinger7 Mary Henke (Ex- Officio), Kay Petersen,
and Pioneerland Library System (PLS) representative Jack Sandberg
Members absent: Larry Ladd, Janet Vacek and Kay Johnson
President Iulie Jensen called the meeting to order. The minutes from the November 28, 2005 were
approved.
Reports:
1. lack Sandberg reported on the PLS Board meeting on January 19, 2006
A. Schedule for replacement of older computers for libraries in the system
B. Automation proceeding
C. Discussion of union contract
D. Ad Hoc Committee for Future Structures of PLS meeting regularly
E. Major budget concern is low reserves
F. Way of cooperating with other systems being explored
2. Mary Henke reported on the Ad Hoc Committee for Future Structures
A_ Budget summit with city and county administrators held to discuss library service,
usage and needs
B. Different ways to structure libraries examined and differmr t funding options to be
looked at
C. Adding back of PLS staff over next 3 years being pursued
Old Business:
1. Community forum -Dr. Mark Seeley will speak on global warming and climate change
with April 25 set as the date for the presentation.
2. National Library Week will feature Doug Ohman on April 4b at 7:00 at Library
3. Focus group analysis creates 3 groups of concerns
A. Partnerships with schools
B. Public image of the library
C. Services to non-English speaking residents
New Business:
1. Discussion of board members to replace Larry Ladd and Kay Johnson whose 2' 4 terms
expire in April
2, Legislative Day is March 30 at the Capital in St. Paul
Next meeting will be February 27at 4:30 p.m.
Meeting adjourned.
See agenda for listing of donations received in November and December 2005.
Respectfully submitted,
John Hassinger, Co- Secretary
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