11-28-2016 LIBMLibrary Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 28, 2016
Present: Dianne Wanzek, Gerry Grinde, Jack Sandberg, Julie Lofdahl and Katy Hiltner, Ex -Officio
Excused: Steve Bailey and Mary Christensen.
Dianne Wanzek called the meeting to order. The minutes from the October 24, 2016 meeting were reviewed.
Motion to approve by Jack Sandberg, seconded by Gerry Grinde. Motion approved.
Old Business:
Adult and Children's program updates -
a) Author Allen Eskens - 33 people attended the program. He was paid by Legacy Funds. HCVN
filmed the event. Great author.
b) Puppet Show by Linda Goetz - 9 children attended. Linus the Lion was the show and Sherry had
a craft for the kids to do. May try to do this as a special event next time.
c) Family History Research Series -The beginning classes are done and were well attended. The
next sessions will start in February at the museum and they will learn how to use the microfilm
machine.
d) Kiwanis Lego Club - 5 children came to first meeting and 10 came to the second meeting.
Joseph Stolp was the winner in naming the club, Building Buddies. Joseph received a Lego kit as
a prize. This name builds on the Bookworm Buddies. The next meeting is December 12th from
6:30 to 7:30 pm. This is a family program. Sherry will talk with Kay Johnson of the Hutchinson
Leader for an interview to explain how this program promotes STEM learning.
e) R.E.A.D. was a six-week program where children read to therapy dogs and a therapy rabbit. A
total of 11 children participated in this program. The program will start for another 6 weeks on
January 19th. Great children's program.
f) Bookworm Buddies is a Story Hour that has an average attendance of 10-12 little ones, including
4 babies. They share several books, songs, and activities. Afterwards, Sherry has a craft project
for them to do.
g) Sherry has done five school visits this fall for 22 students per class. The classes come to the
library and the younger students share a story hour and the older students have a tour of the
library and learn how to research items.
2. Annual Report to McLeod County -
Jackee and Katy presented to the County Board of Commissioners on November 1St. They had a
PowerPoint presentation that is now posted on each library's Web site. The Commissioners had
thoughtful questions, were interested in the technology, and were happy with the variety of services
offered. Katy said they were very receptive. The County was asked for a 2% increase. They will finalize
their budget by the end of December. The City of Hutchinson will finalize their budget December 27,
2016.
3. Sale of Old Computers -
Two computers sold in Winsted right away. Hutchinson has had some interest, but no buyers. Dianne
will check with Bev Bonte to see if Common Cup has people in need they think would be interested in
having them.
4. Project Bookshelf/McLeod County project -
This annual community project will run until Friday, Dec. 9th. There are drop off boxes at the local
elementary schools and at the library. Monetary donations are also welcomed.
5. Memorial Books for Jon Ross -
Katy is purchasing the books Canoes: A Natural History in North America by Mark Neuzil and Norman
Sims and Let's Go Fishing: Fish Tales from the North Woods by Eric Dregni. When the books are here,
Katy will be displaying them in the display case along with others that have been donated as memorials.
Update: Library Board Appointments -
Kristine Leuze, Carolyn Ulrich, and LaVonne Hansen have submitted applications. Katy will email copies
of the applications to the board members. As a Board, we have the opportunity to recommend a name
to the Mayor. The Mayor will then make the final decision and appointment.
The plan is to recommend a name to the Mayor, so we may fill one Library Board position soon after the
start of the New Year. We will then need to fill a second position in March as Dianne's second -term
ends in April.
Jack Sandberg is now on the Pioneerland Board.
New Business:
2017 One Book, One Community Book Announcement and Program Schedule -
The book is Under a Flaming Sky: The Great Hinckley Firestorm of 1894 by Daniel James Brown. The
book is a tough topic, but much can be learned from reading it. It a very well written book. The
committee read a variety of books and this one kept coming back as the one to pick. It is an interesting
process that the committee members go through to choose a book.
The schedule of events is as follows:
Community Book Discussion
Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 2:00 pm at McLeod County Historical Society & Museum.
The Hinckley Firestorm: Could It Happen Today?
Speakers: Wade Mapes, MN DNR Wildfire Prevention Specialist; Mike Schumann, Hutchinson
Fire Chief Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., Hutchinson Fire Hall
The Hinckley Fire Museum Presents
Speaker: Carl Jerdin, Hinckley Fire Museum Volunteer
Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., Hutchinson Event Center
2. Friends Annual Used Christmas Sale and Holiday Decorating -
The decorating is done and the library looks great. The used book sale started November 21.
3. December Library Board Meeting -
Motion by Gerry Grinde to change the December meeting to December 19 as the library is not open on
December 26, motion seconded by Jack Sandberg. Motion Approved.
4. Other -
Thank you to Katy for doing such a fine job since taking the Head Librarian position. Katy said she really
likes her job.
Jack said he used the libraries in Rochester and Red Wing and it was a smooth process.
Dianne feels that libraries are a gift to a community.
Motion to adjourn by Jack Sandberg, seconded by Gerry Grinde. Meeting adjourned 5:10 pm
Minutes submitted by Julie Lofdahl, Secretary
Next meeting: December 19, 2016
October 2016 Donations
American Legion Auxiliary (memorial books) $85.00
Jon Ross Memorial $ 5.00
Total $90.00