01-26-2015 LIBMHutchinson Public Library Board Minutes
Monday, January 26, 2015 4:30 pm
Present: Roger Vacek, Jon Ross, Steve Bailey, Dianne Wanzek, Mary Christensen, Stacey Nass, Julie
Lofdahl and Pam Dille, Ex -Officio
Absent: none
Roger Vacek called the meeting to order. The minutes from the November 24, 2014 meeting were
reviewed. Motioned to approve by Stacey Nass, seconded by Steve Bailey, motion passed.
PLS Update:
Update by Roger Vacek of Technology Committee Report on PLS Computer Upgrade Plan (IT Rollout)
Technology Committee met 12-2-14 with the board & staff. The committee discussed the plan details, proposed
schedule, equipment and evaluation benchmarks and criteria. Highlights: IPADS to be ordered not desk tops in
2015; delivery will start in February 2015; libraries with special needs or specific timing issues will be scheduled
first.
Pam said that it is the recommendation that all libraries have a wireless printer. Hutchinson to get wireless laser
printer as funds become available; pubic expects library to have wireless capabilities for printing. Hutchinson will
be getting seven iPads and 2 laptops, the majority of which will be secured to a computer station. One iPad and
one laptop will be at front desk for staff use and for using to train library patrons.
Roger had a budget comparison to compare 2014 and 2015 funding; City funding is up, County funding is flat.
Funding has been flat at a County level for the past four to five years.
Mark Ranum, the Director of PLS has resigned.
Pam gave recap she put together for 2013 Report Data to show where we stand in comparison to Litchfield &
Willmar. Technology wise, Hutchinson is behind Litchfield even though we have a higher population. Hutchinson
has nine fewer public computers than Litchfield, which lends to fewer internet sessions each year.
Old Business:
Structured Minnesota Historical & Cultural Heritage Grant Request
• The new printer/scanner to be installed tomorrow, January 28. A technician from the company will be
installing the printer/scanner. There will be training for the staff.
Retirement of Mary Ann Price, staff employee
• A nice Retirement Tea was given for Mary Ann on December 30th from 1-3 pm. Nearly everybody came
from former staff. Tea was up by videos so patrons could wish her well and enjoy the tea too. Mavis
Wheeler will be her replacement. Mavis is doing great. She is a hard worker and has master degree in
graphic design.
New Business:
Fundraising letter for Summer Reading Program
• A letter was sent to business in Hutchinson. In the past 3M sponsored this program. They have shifted
their donations to fund programs with a math or science focus. To date about $3,000 has been donated
and more funds are pledged. The Summer Reading Program costs about $1,000, so the extra funds will be
rolled over for future years.
Technology Rollout
Pam will know more in February after librarians meet. A technical person from PLS will go to libraries to train
library staff. PLS has only two technical staff people. Training will take a while. Hutchinson's training is not
scheduled at this time.
2015 Adult Winter Reading Program - "Book Your Winter Get Away"
• To start January 5, 2015 and will go through the end of March. To date, 230 have registered which is up
from last year. Program is the same as last year. After each four books you read, you get a prize. Read 12
books and you are invited to the dessert buffet.
Community Book Read - Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger
• Book is autobiographical in that the author wishes he was the kid in the book. Author was awarded the
Edgar Allen Poe award for Ordinary Grace. The library has 19 copies of the book, including the book
club package.
• Three community events will be happening. The first is The Historic Background: Showing of the PBS
program, "The 60's" on February 8t" at 2 pm at the McLeod County Historical Society & Museum. The
second event is a Community Book Discussion on March 22nd at 2 pm at the Hutchinson Public Library.
The Library Board is needed for help setting up for the event. The Friday Morning Book Club will be
providing refreshments. The third event is the author visit on April 19, 2015 at the Hutchinson Event
Center. Heart of Hutchinson will be hosting this event. I.J. Burich Foundation has committed to match
funds raised for program up to $1,925.
Pam looking for things for the display case from the 60's for the month of March.
Stacy and Roger's terms on the Library Board are up in April. Names are needed for possible board members.
Names thought of are Jerry Grinde, Dorothy Desens, Tom Pohlen, Morris Bjurlin, and Brian Brosz.
Meeting adjourned 5:10 pm
Next meeting: February 23, 2014 at 4:30 p.m.
Donations Received - December 2014
Hutchinson Garden Club
$100.00
Lake Allie Buying Club
25.00
Dairy Queen
65.34
Anonymous
200.00
Total
$390.34
To Hutchinson Library Friends:
Janice Beytien (Project Book Shelf) $100.00
Elaine Zetah (Project Book Shelf) 60.00
$160.00