Policy Committee meeting summary - October 8, 2025

The Hennepin County Library Board Policy Committee met on October 8, 2025, at Ridgedale Library, Room 174, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka.

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Attendees

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

Library Board Members Present: Gordy Aune, Jr.

Hennepin County Staff: Scott Duimstra, Lillian Albrecht, Tonya Depriest, Char Kimber

Call to Order

Chair Hogan called the Hennepin County Library Board Policy Committee Meeting of October 8, 2025, to order at 5:31 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 4 committee members present.

Approval of Agenda

Motion: Ashley Krohn
Second: Erin Brudvik
Motion passed.

Approval of June 11, 2025, Meeting Minutes

Motion: Erin Brudvik
Second: Ashley Krohn
Motion passed.

Policy Committee Meeting Structure Discussion

Attendees discussed the structure of the Policy Committee and how to best provide information on policies to the group. They requested rotating meeting locations in 2026 for members to experience smaller libraries. The committee appreciated having a wide variety of staff viewpoints represented and requested additional feedback from all levels, allowing administration to determine how that feedback is shared. Finally, the committee agreed to continue with facilitated policy review meetings, noting how staff guidance helps to ground committee discussions.

Adjourn

There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:17 p.m.

Motion: Randy Klauk
Second: Erin Brudvik
Motion passed.