06-25-2007 LIBMMinutes
Hutchinson Public Library Board
June 25, 2007
Members present: John Paulsen, Guy Stone, Abby Dahlquist, Ann Vance, Janet
Vacek, Mary Henke, Ex- Officio, and Jack Sandberg, Pioneeriand
Library System (PLS) representative
Member absent: Kay Peterson
President John Paulsen called the meeting to order. Yvonne moved to approve the minutes
with Janet seconding the motion. Motion passed.
Report: PLS Board meeting on June- 21 See attached summary per Jack's highlights.
Yvonne asked about the educational qualifications for the newly created
position of Library Assistant IV. Jack will check on this. Jack alerted the board
that PLS would like to have identical computers in all libraries by 2010.
Old Business:
1. Mcleod County Commissioners' presentation on May 22: The PowerPoint
presentation about our county library services, usage statistics for 2006 and 2008
budget request was well - received. However, Grant Knutson cautioned that our 6%
increase will be examined In light of the increases other departments are given. We
also asked that the commissioners give the libraries the $2,541 shortfall from our 2007
request.
2. 2008 cify and county budget re uest : The PLS board has approved our
budget which asked for a 6% from the city and the county. Mary has submitted a
budget worksheet to the city which includes that request and the county was
notified at the May 22 presentation. PLS administration will be sending out official
notification to the city and county also.
3. Municipal benchmarks: Ann, Mary and John met with Mayor Steve Cook
and City Administrator Gary Plotz to find out what should be done. They would like us
to establish 4 -6 benchmarks, identify them and track them. Mary needs to submit a
draft of the benchmarks. John, Ann and Mary shared a list of 11 benchmarks that
they compiled and asked the board to review them and prioritize them. They will
take the prioritized list and discuss how to present the information.
4. Wireless Internet access update: Mary asked Beth Lunn, PLS IT staff, about usage
figures for Hutchinson but hasn't received a response yet. Staff -wise, it's seamless.
PLS will provide a sign indicating WI-Fl service availability.
New Business:
1. Children's summer reading program: Sherry Lund, the Children's Librarian, explained
this summer's program, "Go Bananas at Your Library" which uses the artwork of
Minnesota Illustrator Derek Anderson. Children from ages 2 -14 sign up to read at
least 20 minutes a day, five days a week and are eligible to receive prizes for each
week they meet their goal. Citizens Bank, 3M and many local businesses have
contributed funds or prizes. As of today, there are 477 children participating.
The next meeting will be on Monday, July 23 at 4 :30. Ann moved to adjourned the meeting and
Janet seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Yvonne Johnson, Co- Secretary
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