06-24-2019 LIBM
Library Board Meeting
June 24, 2019
Jared Golde, Margaret Hoffman, Kay Hultgren, Kristine Leuze, Carolyn Ulrich, Dianne Wanzek, and
Katy Hiltner, Ex-Officio.
Excused: Mary Christensen
Guests: Sherry Lund and Rachelle Golde
Minutes from the May 20, 2019 meeting were reviewed and accepted.
Children and Teen Summer Reading Programs Update:
Sherry Lund reported that almost 300 participants have signed up for the children’s reading
program, so far. Children sign a contract with a goal of reading a certain amount. They receive a reading
log, which is then stamped as they work towards their goal. They receive a small prize at each step. Two
other parts to the program are reading to pay down any fines they carry and reading towards a vote for
where donated money ($200 from Friends of the Library) would be directed. (Heart of MN Animal
Shelter or Backpack Program). Sherry also reported on Thursdays in the Park events.
Rachelle Golde reported that 51 teens have signed up for their program, which involves a
survey/book log. They will work towards three drawings for gift cards and a grand prize at the end.
Rachelle highlighted other activities for teens, such as the Coding Club, 100 books before graduation, and
Makers’ Space.
Old Business:
1. Discussion of letter from the Hutchinson City Council: In response to an earlier question, the
Council replied with a letter stating our role as the Library Board. Jared explained why he asked for
clarification of our purpose and stated he feels we now have clarity. The consensus of the board was
appreciation for having a stated purpose, providing a framework for future goals, etc.
Added Item: 2018/19/20 Goals: The goals were discussed and it was agreed to remove Goal 3
(proposed formation of a Hutchinson Public Library Fund) as it is not applicable.
Discussion about other goals included: having more specific goals, measuring success of library, judging
effectiveness of Pioneerland System in relation to our goals. It was decided that board members should
come to the July meeting with a couple goals for the library.
2. Construction Projects: July/August, most likely.
3. Program Updates: Katy reported that 11 people attended the Linda Kay Dahlen author event
and 9 attended the Arthur Norby event.
4. Adult Summer Reading: A record 60 adults signed up to read books and then fill out a Bingo
sheet with a Showtime theme. Assorted prizes of gift cards and tickets will be available.
New Business:
1. Library Assistant I Hires: Patrick Lyons and Jack Horton have been hired and will continue
into the school year.
New Business, continued:
2. Library Buzz: Board members have been reading the following:
Kristine: American Prison, by Shane Bauer NF
Jared: Harvard Business Review and other school reading
Dianne: Educated by Tara Westover and Matriarch by Susan Page, both NF
Kay: Clock Dance by Ann Tyler
Katy: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens F
Margaret: Book of Joy by Desmond TuTu and Dalai Lama NF
Carolyn: Saving Mona Lisa by Gerri Chanel and The Lost Gutenberg by
Margaret Davis, NF. A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell NF, and
Rise of the Rocket Girls by Nathalia Holt NF
3. Other: The board discussed allowing covered beverages in the library. After discussion about
staff perspective, city building rules, possibility of damage to equipment, as well as the trend for people to
carry beverages into many other places, Jared made a motion to allow lidded/covered beverages into
the library. This was seconded and approved. Katy will inform the staff of the change.
The meeting was adjourned.
There were no donations received during the month of May, 2019.
The next meeting will be on Monday, July 22, 2019, at 6 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Kay Hultgren, secretary