01-28-2008 LIBMMinutes
Hutchinson Public Library Board
Monday, January 28, 2008
Members present: Guy Stone, Abby Dahlquist, Ann Vance, John Paulsen, Yvonne Johnson,
Janet Vacek, and Mary Henke, Ex -Officio
Members absent: Kay Peterson
John called the meeting to order. Ann moved the minutes be approved with Abby
seconding the motion. Minutes were approved.
Jack Sandberg submitted summary notes on the January 17, 2008 Pioneeriand Library System
full board meeting which Mary read. Summary is attached.
Old Business:
1. National Library Week (April 13-19) author visit
Mary followed up with William Kent Krueger who is booked through April. He
would be available in the fall and his honorarium requested is $100. He has
another book coming out. Dean Urdahl will be in session at the Legislature but is
free on Tues. and Thurs. Dean was at the McLeod County Museum recently so
some would have already heard him. Ann suggested Annette Atkins, a faculty
member at St. John's /St. Ben's who recently had a book on Minnesota history
published by the Minnesota Historical Society. This would tie in with Minnesota's
Sesquicentennial. Another option would be Nancy and Joe Paddock from
Litchfield who write poetry. The decision was to have Annette if available,
otherwise Dean Urdahl.
2. Library services to seniors
Mary followed up by talking to Joyce Aakre, Pines /Oaks marketing director, about
our idea of inviting senior for visits to the library on a regular basis. Joyce thought it
a good idea and that we should give it a trial run. Since transportation is an issue,
we'll look into having the Trailblazer bus service do a route stopping at the senior
living sites around the community. Mary also will attend a MELSA sponsored
program with Dr. Gene Cohen, nationally known expert on aging, speaking about
"Creativity and Aging ". Dr. Cohen will also address library services to seniors.
New Business:
1. Budget for 2008
The amount requested from the city and county were accepted. We received
almost $5,000 more that we requested from the county because of Maintenance
of Effort requirements. Mary will be using the extra money for more student
staffing during the summer and to improve the medical collection. We have a
healthy reserve.
2. Board reappointments for April 2008
John Paulsen and Janet Vacek both agreed to serve another term if approved by
the city.
3. Library Legislative Day on Feb. 27 at the Capitol
Mary hasn't decided if she will attend or not since it is a bonding year. Mary may
consult with John Houlahan about decision. Board members need to let Mary
know if we want to attend.
4. Friends of the Library annual meeting Jan. 14
They decided to earmark $5,000 for new computers in 2010. They will be donating
money for the purchase of DVDs and books on CD. They also approved of money
for programming and the summer reading program. They have several initiatives
to promote parents' reading to children. Their used book sales have been
successful and they may have a spring book sale in addition to their regular sales.
The next meeting is February 25, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. The motion to adjourn was made by
Yvonne with Abby seconding. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Vacek, Co-Secretary
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