10-22-20007 LIBMMinutes
Hutchinson Public Library Board
October 22, 2007
Members present: Guy Stone, Janet Vacek, Abby Dahlquist, John Paulsen, Ann
Vance, and Mary Henke, Ex- Officio
Members absent: Yvonne Johnson and Kay Peterson
John called the meeting to order. Ann made a correction to the minutes. Jock
Sandberg was not present at the September meeting but submitted a report. Guy
moved the minutes be approved with the correction and Ann seconded. Minutes
were approved.
Old Business:
1. Community Forum
Mary passed out posters and updated about where she has placed them.
Yvonne posted several at Ridgewater. Kay Johnson will be doing coverage
in this week's Hutch Leader. Cider, coffee, and cookies will be served in the
meeting room after the presentation. Several board members volunteered
to help set up at 6:15 -6:30 on Oct. 30''. Mary will introduce the speaker.
John suggested setting out some books pertaining to the topic for people to,
check out if they desire.
2. Minnesota Book Award Grant for author visit
Mary reported that funds are gone but that a new grant cycle will start in the
spring. Friends of the Library have funds for an author visit this spring.
New Business:
1. Children's Summer PMgram)N[gl2 UP
Sherry Lund, Children's Librarian, reported that 588, kids, ages 2 -14, signed up
this summer, a 25% increase over 2006. 3M, Mid-Country Bank, and the Burtch
Foundation helped fund. Great community support for prizes came from
Culver's, Country Kitchen, Cashwise, Econofood, State Theatre and Dairy
Queen. The outdoor location for the puppet show was rained out but
Maplewood Academy offered their auditorium for the performance. 234
kids met their goals for the entire 9 week program. The 2008 theme is "Look
What's Cooking at Your Library" and features artwork by Debra Frasier.
2. Qijy and Courify Budget e uests
Ken Merrill, City Finance Director, said there has been no change in the
library's request which includes a 6% increase for Pioneerland Library System.
We're looking at updating the elevator if funds are allowed. Mary spoke with
Bev Wangerin, McLeod Co. commissioner and PLS representative, who said
that Hutchinson will be receiving almost $5,000 more that requested because
of the Maintence of Effort requirement.
Ann made a motion to adjourn with a second from Guy. Meeting adjourned.
The next meeting will be Monday, November 26,4:30 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Vacek, Co-Secretary
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