Executive Committee meeting summary - June 3, 2025

The Hennepin County Library Board met on June 3, 2025, at Ridgedale Library, Robert H. Rohlf room, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka.

Attendees

Present: Jessica Kraft (Chair), Jane Brissett, Kimberly Connolly, Lynn Stetler

Other Library Board Members Present: None

Hennepin County Staff: Scott Duimstra, Lillian Albrecht, J.R. Genett

Welcome and Call to Order

Chair Jessica Kraft called the Executive Committee meeting of June 3, 2025, to order at 5:32 p.m. and welcomed all in attendance.

Attendance of Library Board Members

Library Board Clerk Lillian Albrecht took the roll call. The Board met the quorum with four members present.

Approval of Agenda

Motion: Brissett
Second: Stetler
Motion passed.

Approval of April 24, 2025, Meeting Minutes

Motion: Connolly
Second: Brissett
Motion passed.

Library Board Event Attendance and Community Connections

The Board discussed the importance of attending library events and methods to encourage Board attendance. They agreed to add the Community Connections agenda for members to share experiences at events. The Board will also establish a cadence for Library Administration to send a list of events the Board is recommended to attend.

Materials for Reconsideration Communications

The Board expressed interest in receiving additional background information about materials challenged by the reconsideration process. Library Administration and the Board agreed to include a link to the catalogue posting for future reconsideration notices to the Board.

June 25, 2025, Board Meeting Agenda

The Board reviewed the draft agenda and omitted the Friends of Hennepin County Library update.

Adjourn

There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:03 p.m.

Motion: Stetler
Second: Brissett
Motion passed.