06-27-2005 LIBMMinutes
Hutchinson Public Library Board
June 27, 2005
Members present: Julie Jensen, Kay Peterson, John Hassinger, John Paulsen, Mary Henke, Janet
Vacek, Kay Johnson and Larry Ladd
Members absent: None
President Julie Jensen called. the meeting to order. Minutes were reviewed and approved.
Old Business:
1. Endowments: An informational presentation on endowments was made by Cary
Linder, director of the Hutchinson Area Foundation for Health Care. Many issues
were brought forward regarding the structure of foundations, legal ramifications,
degrees of restrictions, etc.
2. Librarians' portraits: A decision was made to have Mary Henke have her portrait
taken to match the sepia tones of the other librarians' portraits. The darker
matting and the simplest frame were chosen from Bill Corby's choices.
3. Community Forum: The committee of Kay Johnson, John Hassinger and Mary
Henke will meet to discuss a possible program on the Hutchinson Family Singers.
New Business:
1. A motion was made and seconded to allow the Hutchinson Community
Foundation the use of the library on September 11, 2005 for a reception following
the dedication of the statues of the Hutchinson Family Singers. The Hutchinson
Community Foundation will be responsible for any costs.
2. There will be a Board Development Workshop on July 21, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. at
Willmar. All board members are welcome.
3. Library Break -in: Adjustments have been made to the physical environment. No
suspects at present according to the police. The amount of money in the library
will be minimal.
4. Jack Sandberg will attend our next board meeting to talk about important
Pioneerland. Library System issues including funding cuts, service reduction, etc.
The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be July 25, 2005 at 4:30 p.m.
Submitted by
John Hassinger, Co- Secretary
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