Policy Committee meeting summary - February 11, 2026

The Hennepin County Library Board Policy Committee met on February 11, 2026, at the Hopkins Library meeting room, 22 11th Avenue North, Hopkins, MN 55343.

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Attendees

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

Library Board Members Present: None.

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

Call to Order

Chair Hogan called the Hennepin County Library Board Policy Committee Meeting of February 11, 2026, 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 5 committee members present.

Approval of Agenda

Motion: Ashley Krohn
Second: Amal Karim
Motion passed.

Approval of November 19, 2025, Meeting Minutes

Motion: Ashley Krohn
Second: Amal Karim
Motion passed.

Library Bill of Rights

Attendees discussed the American Library Association’s Bill of Rights and its various interpretations, specifically during conversations in November regarding the Palestinian book display. Library staff shared how this document is foundational to library work and grounds conversations with staff and patrons regarding library collections, displays, and best practices.

A motion was made to bring the policy to the full Board for approval on March 19.

Motion: Ashley Krohn
Second: Erin Brudvik
Motion passed.

Patron Use of Library Spaces Policy

Committee members continued their discussion on adding a statute prohibiting drug use in the Patron Use of Library Spaces Policy. Jeff Wojciechowski of the County Attorney’s Office shared that due to complexities in drug law, there isn’t a single statute the Board could refer to for their intended impact. Library staff also noted that staff feel supported by current county enforcement and preventative measures to combat drug use and ensure safe access to library resources. While the committee acknowledged drug use as an important issue facing library services, there was consensus that adding a statutory reference wouldn’t materially benefit staff and the Board could explore other ways to support staff in tackling this crisis.

A motion was made to bring the policy without an additional statute for the full Board’s review on March 19.

Motion: Ashley Krohn
Second: Erin Brudvik
Motion passed, with Mike Hogan voting nay.

Adjourn

There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:28 p.m.

Motion: Amal Karim
Second: Erin Brudvik
Motion passed.