05-22-2006 LIBMMinutes
Hutchinson Public Library Board
May 22, 2006
Members present: Julie Jensen, Janet Vanek, Arai Vance, John Sandberg, PLS Representative,
Sonja Nolen, guest and Mary Henke, Ex -icio_
Members absent: Kay Petcrm, Xvomic Johnson, John Paulsen, and Jahn Hassinger
President Julie Jensen opened the meeting. Business could not be conducted as a quorum wasn't present.
Jack Sandberg, Pioneerland Library System (PLS) representative from Hutchinson reported on the May 18" PLS
board meeting.
1. The chairman of the board, Garrison Hale, resigned because of relocating for a new job. Dan Mgstad
was elected to replace him.
2. The funding increases for the next 3 years: Hutchinson's contribution to PLS will increase from
$120,000 in 2006 to $127, 000 in 2007, about a 6°14 increase. T bere will be a 25% increase in 2003
and a 3% increase in 2009_ The board voted to accept these figures.
3_ Passed several policies
4. Report on Minnesota Legislature: Increased funding for 20M -2007 looks promising as of Thursday.
Mary received an email from John Houlahan today saying the funding was not increaSed
5. Project to work togetltcr with Plum Creek and SAN IIE: $40,000 approved to hire a consultant for
July-Dec. to find ways to gain efficiency.
6. Library circulation numbers were given. There was a discussion of combining libraries under one )=d
librarian such as Hutchinson and Winsted,
7. A video of the new automation system was shown to the board members
Old Business:
1. The community forum with Mark Seeley was discussed_ Lighting is a factor for PowerPoint
and slide, presentations. The sound system is still a problem and we may need a lapel mike,
The next forum will possibly be in the fall of next year in October wild~ an author visit scheduled
during National Library Week in April.
2, Our PLS Hall of Fame ,Award recipient, Sonja Nolen, carne to our Meeting and Mary Henkc
read the letter nominating her for the award. Julie extended the Board's appreciation for her work,
3. New hires: Linda Thompson, hired to replace Lorraine Erickson, is doing well_ Jerry 'Tews
was hired for the custodian's position at 3-4 hours per day and under 20 hours per week.
3, McLeod County Commissioners' presentation was postponed to June 6 so that a county
technician will be able to present the PowerPoint presentation the librarians created,
4. Focus group follow -up was continued with a self- study. Julie reviewed several resources
available at the library for Spanish speaking people. Katie Miller, an English as a Second
Language instructor for the school district, reported to Julie that 98 students started the program in the
fall and 80 were still in it. It is about 9911/6 Spanish Speaking students. Julie Mischke, the Ridgewater
Adult Basic Education instructor, will be contacted for her views on the needs of non - English spealang
residents of the community.
New Business;
I- The election of officers was tabled until next month's meeting because of no quorum.
Budget draft for 2007: Maty reported a 12% increase in funding requested from the city and
county_ It bteaks down into a 6% increase for PLS central services, 3% increase for automation
services and 3% increase; for local needs such as salaries and books. This is one of the highest
increases requested. [nary Plots is familiar with the need for this large increase and Bev Wangerin,
the PLS Representative and the McLeod librarians will inform the county commissioners, State
funding has been flat for about 7 years and federal funding will end in 2007 for PLS.
Our next meeting will be on Monday, June 26 at 4:30 p.m.
The meeting was closed.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Vanck, Co- Secretary
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