Budget and Long-term Planning Committee - June 10, 2026

The Hennepin County Library Board Budget and Long-term Planning Committee met on Wednesday, June 10 at Penn Lake Library, Meeting Room.

The public is welcome at all library board meetings.

Attendees

Committee members: Chair Lynn Stetler, Kimberly Connolly, Rebecca Lowen

Library Board members: None

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

Welcome and Call to Order

Chair pro-tem Kimberly Connolly called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and welcomed attendees.

Attendance

Roll call was taken by the Board Clerk Lillian Albrecht. The Board met quorum with 3 members present.

Approval of Agenda

Motion: Kimberly Connolly
Second: Rebecca Lowen
Motion passed.

Approval of Meeting Minutes

A motion was made to approve the November 6, 2025, meeting minutes.

Motion: Kimberly Connolly
Second: Rebecca Lowen
Motion passed.

2027 Budget Presentation

Budget Manager Char Kimber gave a presentation on the 2027 library budget. Information shared included updated county guidance, current planning processes, key cost drivers, and next steps for budget development and approval. The committee also requested an update on the impacts of printing and copying changes for their November meeting.

The committee also discussed how the Board can support the library during difficult budget periods. While most opportunities for support will emerge following additional guidance from the county, the committee agrees to discuss limiting printing for Board meetings during the June 17 meeting as a potential cost saving measure.

Unfinished Business

None.

New Business

None.

Adjourn

A motion was made to adjourn the committee meeting at 5:28 p.m.

Motion: Kimberly Connolly
Second: Rebecca Lowen
Motion passed.