Library Board agenda - September 17, 2025

September 17, 2025, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Brookdale Library, ABC Room

The public is welcome at all library board meetings.

  1. Call to Order
  2. Attendance of Library Board Members
  3. Approval of Agenda *
  4. Consent *
    1. Approval of Meeting Minutes for June 25, 2025
    2. Donations
  5. Public Comment

    Those wishing to speak will sign the clipboard at the meeting door before the start of the meeting. Each speaker is allowed up to three minutes, with a maximum total of 15 minutes. Speakers will: state their full name; direct comments solely to the library board members; and speak respectfully. Remarks are limited to topics relevant to Hennepin County Library. The Board does not engage in discussion or debate. Comments will be taken under advisement and may be directed to the Library Director for a response after the meeting.

  6. Welcome from Brookdale Library Staff
  7. Dialogue with Commissioner Goettel
  8. President’s Report
    1. Announcements
  9. Director’s Report, Scott Duimstra
    1. Library, Community, and County Updates
  10. Library Staff Dialogue
  11. Committee Reports
    1. Executive Committee
    2. Budget Committee
    3. Policy Committee
    4. Friends of Hennepin County Library
  12. Community Connections
  13. Unfinished Business
    1. Library Youth Advisory Committee Engagement
  14. New Business
  15. Adjourn *

* Denotes board action item.