03-25-2013 LIBMHutchinson Public Library Board Minutes
Monday, March 25, 2013
Present: Guy Stone, Dianne Wanxek, Roger Vacek, Mary Christensen, Stacey Nass and Mary Henke, Ex-
❑fficio,
Jon Ross and Abby Dahlquist were absent.
Roger called the meeting to order. The minutes from the February meeting were reviewed. Guy
motioned to approve the minutes and Roger seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Old Business:
1. Roger presented a report on the PLS Executive/Finance meetings that were held on February 28th and
March 21St
Homework Help Electronic Library for Minnesota —This is an on -line tutoring service available for
students in the metro area in grades 3 -12. There was discussion about the desire to expand this service
to greater Minnesota. Roger provided a handout regarding this service. A request to the Minnesota
Legislature is being made to fund this service for the state.
2. "Meet the Author" event with Julie Kramer program will be presented on Monday, April 15th at 7:00
pm. Board member should plan on arriving at the library by 6.15 to help with setup.
3. Library Board replacements for Guy Stone and Abby Dahlquist whose terms will be up in April.
Contact Mary Hodson from the Hutchinson Chamber — Communicate to the HCLD (Hutchinson
Community Leadership Development) class.
Julie Lofdahl has expressed an interest. Bev Wangerin was suggested as a possibility. Marsha
Anderson, horse trainer, was suggested but not a Hutchinson resident. The mayor may have
some suggestions about board members and will ultimately appoint the new members.
New Business:
1_ Ron Shimanski has been appointed to replace Bev Wangerin on the PL5 Board.
2. Elections for positions that need to be filled will take place when the new members join the advisory
board. Positions to fill: President, Vice President, and Secretary.
3. Retirement party for Mary Henke will take place on her last day of work at the library, Friday, June 7th
Cake, cookies, coffee and lemonade will be served from 4:00 -6:00 pm. Melissa from the city will be
asked to plan the event.
4. Library website. A new template has been designed for the library. From the Pioneer Land website
go to Library Information and then Hutchinson. Itttp : / /www.liutchi?ison.lib.rnn.tis/
Next Meeting: Monday, April 22"d at 4:30 pm.
Dianne motioned for the meeting to be adjourned and Mary C. seconded the motion. Meeting
adjourned.