Budget and Long-term Planning Committee meeting summary - February 13, 2025

The Hennepin County Library Board Budget and Long-term Planning Committee met on Thursday, February 13, at Ridgedale Library, Room 174.

Attendees

Committee members: Chair Gordy Aune Jr., Jane Brissett, Erin Carney, Lynn Stetler

Library Board members: None.

Staff: Director Scott Duimstra, Lillian Albrecht, J.R. Genett, Char Kimber, Amy McNally

Welcome and Call to Order

Chair Gordy Aune, Jr. called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and welcomed attendees.

Attendance

Roll call was taken by the Board Clerk Lillian Albrecht. The Board met quorum with 4 members present.

Approval of Agenda

Motion: Erin Carney
Second: Lynn Stetler
Motion passed.

Approval of Meeting Minutes

A motion was made to approve the November 13, 2024, meeting minutes.

Motion: Jane Brissett
Second: Erin Carney
Motion passed.

2024 Budget Update Presentation

Director Scott Duimstra and Budget Manager Char Kimber presented to the committee about 2024 budget wrap up, 2025 budget considerations and cost drivers, printing and copying costs, and the 2026 budget planning process.

Unfinished Business

No unfinished business.

New Business

The committee proposed moving the August 14 meeting to provide input earlier on in the budget planning process.

A motion was made to move the August 14 meeting to June 11, from 4:30-5:30 pm.

Motion: Jane Brissett
Second: Erin Carney
Motion passed.

Adjourn

A motion was made to adjourn the committee meeting at 6:06 p.m.

Motion: Lynn Stetler
Second: Erin Carney
Motion passed.