Policy Committee meeting summary - November 19, 2025

The Hennepin County Library Board Policy Committee met on November 19, 2025, at Ridgedale Library, Room 174, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka.

Attendees

Committee Members Present: Michael Hogan (Chair), Erin Brudvik, Erin Carney, Randy Klauk, Ashley Krohn

Library Board Members Present: None.

Hennepin County Staff: Scott Duimstra, Lillian Albrecht, Tonya Depriest, JR Genett, Kelli Koob, Amy McNally, Ayanna Muata

Call to Order

Chair Hogan called the Hennepin County Library Board Policy Committee Meeting of October 8, 2025, to order at 5:30 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 5 committee members present.

Approval of Agenda

One amendment was made to add public comment.

Motion: Ashley Krohn
Second: Erin Carney
Motion passed.

Approval of October 8, 2025, Meeting Minutes

Motion: Ashley Krohn
Second: Erin Brudvik
Motion passed.

Public Comment

6 speakers gave public comments opposing the removal of a recent book display.

A motion was made to allow a sixth speaker to give public comment.

Motion: Ashley Krohn
Second: Randy Klauk
Motion passed.

Patron Use of Library Spaces Policy

Committee members discussed the Patron Use of Library Spaces Policy with Library Services Division Manager Ayanna Muata. They reviewed feedback from library staff and the Library Youth Advisory Committee, and connections to the Patron Rules of Conduct. There was interest in adding a reference to a statute explicitly prohibiting drug sale or possession on the property. Library administration will consult with the County Attorney about adding this statute and bring the feedback to their next meeting.

A motion was made to table the policy until the February 11 committee meeting.

Motion: Erin Carney
Second: Erin Brudvik
Motion passed.

Adjourn

There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:46 p.m.

Motion: Ashley Krohn
Second: Erin Carney
Motion passed.