09-25-2006 LIBMMinutes
Hutchinson Public Library Board
September 25, 2006
Members present: John Hassinger. Julie Jensen, John Paulsen, Yvonne Johnson, and Janet
Vacek. Ex-Officio Mary Henke and Sherry Lund
Members absent; Ann Vance and Kay Peterson
President Julie Jensen called the meeting to order. John Paulsen moved to approve the minutes
from the August 28 meeting and John Hassinger seconded the motion. Passed.
Reports;
1. Sherry Lund reported on a very successful children's summer reading program. This year,
467 Children signed up compared to 370 lost year, 175 children met their reading goals
for the entire 10 weeks of the program. Each week, Stories in the Paris was held with Ron
McGraw and Joyce Beytien as readers, The summer programming ended with 425
children and parents attending the Schiffelly Puppet Snow sponsored by the Friends of
the Library. The theme for next year's program is " Go Bananas at the Library„ with zoo
animals especially monkeys.
2. Mary attended both the Pioneerland Library [PLS) board meeting and the Technology
Committee meeting on Sept. 21. The Technology Committee is working on revisions of
the Internet safety and registration policies. Challenges are deciding policy vs.
procedure and determining when OR PLS libraries must operate the some and when
there can be local differences. At PLS board meeting, Jahn Houlahan reported that
there win not be as large a cut in funding as first reported. The board is working on an
effort to increase state aid to regional library systems. Health insurance rates are up.
The Collection Development Committee gave their first report, citing a number of goals
they have set.
Old Business;
1. Capital improvement projects
A. Mary had the west windows on the main level looked at and the consensus was th> t
they don't need replacing at this time. It was decided to not recommend replaci69
the present blinds with vertical blinds with the $13,000 available. The windows Ml be
replaced as they show signs of fogging.
B. Reupholstering furniture, Mary presented 2 preliminary estimates. The paperwork)
needs to be to the city for approval of a purchase order by the end of the year. The
work deeds to be completed by Feb, 28, 2007. Mary and Julie will look at fabric
samples from both upholsterers to check on what's ovailaable. j
2. 2007 city and county budget requests: Bev Wongerin reported that $160,000 of the
requested $162,541 was budgeted for McLeod Co, libraries. Kay Peterson sold that the
PLS amount requested from the city is in the budget.
3. Alternative Energy Community forum, John Hassinger was able to get Dove Winkel(nan
speak for a reduced fee of $100. Friends of the Library will pay the fee as well as
mileage. We'll contact the Hutchinson Utilities about donating energy efficient light
bulbs to be given away at the program. John Hassinger will introduce Dave and board
members are asked come at 6.15 p.m. to help with set -up with the program starting at
7:00 p.m.
4. The Arts and Crafts Used Book Sale on Sept. 15 and 16 raised $1,138 with a matching 2
for 1 Thrivent grant up to $400. This is a Friends of the Library fundraiser.
New Business;
1. Mary Henke, Julie Jensen, and Sherry Land will attend the Minnesota library Conference
Sept. 27 -29 at St. Cloud.
Jahn Hassinger asked that a Christmas stipend for the staff be on the agenda for next month's
meeting. John Hassinger moved that the meeting be adjourned with John Paulsen seconding.
Motion passed. Our next meeting will be on Monday, Oct. 23 at 4:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Vacek, Co-Secretary