05-21-2007 LIBMMinutes
Hutchinson Public Library Board
May 21, 2007
Members present: John Paulsen, Guy Stone, Abby Dahlquist, Janet Vacek, Ann Vance,
Bev Wangerin, Pioneerland Library System (PLS) representative, and Mary
Henke, Ex -Officio.
Members absent: Yvonne Johnson and Kay Peterson
Vice - President John Paulsen called the meeting to order. Ann Vance moved to approve the minutes
with Janet Vacek seconding the motion. Motion passed.
Reports:
1. library Legislative D—W: Mary talked about Library Legislative Day visits on March
28, 2007. A group representing the McLeod libraries and PLS met with Senator Steve Dille and
Rep. Ron Shimanski to discuss library issues and the need for additional funding.
2. PLS Board: Bev Wangerin updated us on the last 2 PLS board meetings on April 19 and
May 17. Bev who is on the PLS Finance Committee gave an overview of the financial situation
facing PLS and feels "the state needs to step up to the plate" with library funding.
Old Business:
1. New Board Members: Guy Stone, a retired clergyman, moved here in 2002 and is
interested in community involvement with the library. Abby Dahlquist, a Hutchinson
native who came back in 1992, works at HTI and has done volunteer work at the
library in the past.
2. Will Weaver prom April 19: We had a great turnout of 75 people. Be on the
look out for a future speaker for next year.
3. Municipal Benchmarks and Minnesota Library Standards: The Hutchinson library
regularly draws people from a 30 mile radius. As Board members, we need to review
the materials to given to us and use what's important. John, Mary and Ann will review
and report back.
4. McLeod County Commissioners' Presentation on May 22 2007: Mary and the 3
other McLeod County librarians will share information about library usage and financial support
needed in a 30 minute PowerPoint presentation. Board members are welcome to attend.
New Business:
1. Election of officers: Guy Stone moved that John Paulsen be elected President
and Ann Vance, Vice- President. Ann seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Janet volunteered to continue as Co- Secretary and Yvonne was elected to share the
position.
2. Wireless Internet Access: The PLS IT Department installed wireless access last week.
Patrons will register on their laptops and the staff will be able to monitor the number of
people accessing it. The wireless access will only be available during library hours and
there will be a 2 hour limit /person. Mary will advertise this new service.
3. 20 9 Citv and Coun Bud et Requests: There will be a 67o increase.
4. Children's summer programs: Sherry Lund, the Children's Librarian, will give a report
next month.
The next meeting will be on Monday, June 25 at 4:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Vacek, Co- Secretary