06-26-2006 LIBMMinutes
Hutchinson Public library Board
June 26, 2006
Members present: Julie Jensen, John Hassinger, Ann Vance, Kay Peterson, Janet'Vacek and Mary Henke,
Ex- Officio
Members absent: Yvonne Johnson and John Paulsen
President Julie Jensen called the meeting to order. The minutes of the April 24th and May 22`6 meetings were
reviewed and approved.
Report: Joyce Beytien, President of the Friends of the Hutchinson Public Library, gave a report with
emphasis on the following paints.
1_ Friends group began in 1989.
2. Purpose and function was discussed.
3. Ilave 50 members
A. Friends serve Burns Manor resident-, by providing books
5_ Sponsor and/or provide funding for a variety of library programming
pod Business:
1. Budget request for 2007 from cities and counties is being submitted. A 12% increase is
requested. The library's needs will be brought to city focus groups.
2. Services for non - English speaking residents
A. Mary has talked with Julie Mischke, Ridgewater College Adult Basic Education
instructor, about resource needs. There is a need to help register people for library
cards. Library may have a role in citizenship issues once legislation is completed.
13. Pioneerland Library System is working on a Mardag grant for services to Hispanic
and Somali residents.
C. On July 14, Mary and Julie will attend a Spanish Language Outreach workshop
New Business:
1. Sherry Lund, Children's Librarian, presented summer plans for the reading program.
Businesses have been most helpful in providing incentives. This year, 451 children
have signed up so far. T'hursday's Stories in the Park draws up to 100 children and
parents. The programs serve children from 2 -14 years of age.
2. For future hoard feetings, the agenda, minutes and reminder will be mailed 34 days
before the meeting date.
3. The following people will serve as officers for the coming year;
Julie Jensen President
John Paulsen Vice- President
John Hassinger /Janet Vanck co-secretaries
A donation of $33 was received from the American Legion Auxiliary.
The next meeting will be Monday, July 24 at 4:30 p.m.
respectfully submitted,
John liassinger, Co- Secretary
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