Policy Committee meeting summary - February 21, 2024

The Hennepin County Library Policy Committee met on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 5:30pm at Ridgedale Library Room 174.

Attendees

Committee members: Chair Ashley Krohn, Gordy Aune, Jr., Mike Hogan

Library Board members: Jane Brissett, Briana Eicheldinger, Jessica Kraft, Lynn Stetler

Staff: Director Scott Duimstra, J.R. Genett, Patti Hetrick, Amy McNally, Ali Turner

Welcome and Call to Order

Chair Krohn called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. and welcomed attendees.

Attendance

Roll call was taken by Board Clerk J.R. Genett. Quorum was met.

Approval of Agenda

One amendment was made to the agenda.
Motion: Gordy Aune, Jr.
Second: Mike Hogan
Passed.

Approval of Meeting Summary

A motion was made to approve the September 27, 2023, meeting summary.
Motion: Mike Hogan
Second: Gordy Aune, Jr.
Passed.

Library Board Per Diem and Expense Policy

Board members engaged in a discussion regarding improvements to Board member conference support.

A motion was made to have Chair Krohn draft a revised policy and bring the revised policy to the next committee meeting on April 17, 2024.

Motion: Gordy Aune, Jr.
Second: Mike Hogan
Passed.

Reserving and Using Library Rooms Policy

Board members engaged in a discussion with Public Services Deputy Director McNally regarding updates to this policy. Chair Krohn indicated that she would bring a revised policy to the next committee meeting on April 17, 2024.

New Business

Board members reviewed the list of policies due for revision in 2024. These policies include Collection Development & Management Policy, Lending Policy, and Reserving and Using Library Rooms Policy.

Adjourn

A motion was made to adjourn the committee meeting at 6:48 p.m.
Motion: Gordy Aune, Jr.
Second: Mike Hogan
Passed.