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MINUTES OF
HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 23, 2002 The Hennepin County Library Board met on Wednesday, October 23, 2002, at the Oxboro Community Library. Present: John Gibbs, Dawn Harris, Patricia Izek, David Pratt, Cynthia Steinke, Carol Walsh. Library Staff Attending: C.Brown, D.Cramer, J.Leick, J.Morgan, N.Perron, D.Lane, P.Hunt-McCain, J.Guigino, K.Kimerer, M.Lustig, C.Ahrens, & B.Berg. Guests: Alanna Tyler (County Admin.) and Dawn Currier (OBF). Call to Order/Welcome/Public Comment The meeting was called to order by President David Pratt with a welcome to guests and staff. No public comment. Library Greetings: Pearl Hunt-McCain reported on the Oxboro Library and activities. The building is now about 30 years old, and remodeling is planned for 2003. Review of the wide ranging population changes over her career at the library. Successful collaborations include: Family Read-to-Me, celebrating the 10th anniversary in January 2003, recipient of a NACo award; Latino outreach to technology; and several school collaborations. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made to approve the minutes of the September 18, 2002, meeting was made by C. Walsh, seconded by C. Steinke; motion passed. PROGRAM: Public Learning and Training -- David Lane presented an overview of program and services offered. COMMITTEE REPORTS Policy Committee: Cynthia Steinke reported that the Expense Policy (transmitted electronically to Board members) was not really a policy statement, but more a procedure. After discussion, this Policy was referred back to Committee to re-work and mail paper copies to Library Board for consideration at the Dec. 6 meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 2003 Budget Update: D. Cramer distributed an updated 2003 budget summary. Library Board/Foundation Board Breakfast: David Pratt asked for comments/input from Board members. He noted that Tammy Pineda received an e-mail from Commissioner Opat asking for information about the Prime Time Program at Rockford Road Library; he also wrote "so I might stop by for a visit." Very positive comments/remarks on the joint breakfast. Commissioner Candidate Meetings: John Knight -- C. Brown & C. Steinke met with him; Linda Koblick -- C. Brown & D. Pratt met with her; both reported on the meetings and conversation. NEW BUSINESS Library Foundation Activities: David Pratt introduced Karla Kimerer, new Foundation Executive Director. C. Brown asked the Library Board what type of reporting relationship they wanted from the Foundation. Pratt proposed that the January Library Board meeting program be an update on the Foundation with K. Kimerer. Perhaps a quarterly report after that, based on the Foundation's funding approval schedule. The Library Foundation will supply a quarterly packet for Library Board members. Latest HAPLR Rankings: Copies were distributed to the Library Board. Julia Morgan explained more detail about the reporting process and statistics used. Marketing will take care of the signage--removing the "top 5" signs and replacing with other promotions. DIRECTOR'S REPORT A written report was mailed in the Board packets. Charles reported briefly on "Ask-A-Librarian" and "24/7 Reference Service." Construction updates: Hopkins--Friday and Saturday opening activities; Maple Grove--two successful community input meetings. MEMBER REPORTS D. Pratt: David had copies of the March 2002 Retreat Notes and Follow-up; this discussion will be on the Dec. 4 meeting agenda [copies of both documents will be e-mailed to Library Board and paper copies will be included in the mail packet]. 2003 Meeting Schedule: After discussion of the proposed meeting schedule, it was requested that a couple of the summer meetings begin at 4:00 p.m., and the December meeting begin at 6:00 p.m. (no morning meetings). For final discussion and approval at the December 4 meeting. Wayzata Art Initiative: Great views from the library will enhance any art selected for the library. P. Izek: Attended "One Book" and reported on a very positive experience. C. Steinke: Eden Prairie art will soon be decided upon; six art areas--2 outside, foyer, 3 pieces in children's areas. For Library Board vote soon. C. Walsh: Gave a St. Louis Park art initiative update. OTHER Motion to approve the gifts was made by Cynthia Steinke & seconded by Dawn Harris; motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn made by C.Steinke, seconded by J.Gibbs; meeting was adjourned. _____________________________ Dawn Harris, Secretary |