Library Board agenda - May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Minneapolis Central Library, Doty Board Room

The public is welcome at all library board meetings.

  1. Call to Order
  2. Attendance of Library Board Members
  3. Approval of Agenda *
  4. Consent *
    1. Approval of Meeting Minutes for March 19, 2025
    2. Donations
  5. Public Comment

    Those wishing to speak will sign the clipboard at the meeting door before the start of the meeting. Each speaker is allowed up to three minutes, with a maximum total of 15 minutes. Speakers will: state their full name; direct comments solely to the library board members; and speak respectfully. Remarks are limited to topics relevant to Hennepin County Library. The Board does not engage in discussion or debate. Comments will be taken under advisement and may be directed to the Library Director for a response after the meeting.

  6. Welcome from Minneapolis Central Staff
  7. Commendations
    1. Briana Eicheldinger, Library Board *
    2. Xaiyo Chang, Library Board *
  8. Election of Officers *
  9. President’s Report Announcements Committee Appointments
  10. 2026 – 2027 Meeting Schedule *
  11. Director’s Report, Scott Duimstra
    1. Library, Community, and County Updates
    2. Presentation by Maggie Snow, Director of Minitex
    3. Resolution in Support of the Minitex Library Services *
  12. Library Staff Dialogue
  13. Committee Reports
    1. Executive Committee
    2. Budget Committee
    3. Policy Committee
      1. Internet Public Use Policy *
    4. Friends of the Hennepin County Library
  14. Unfinished Business
  15. New Business
  16. Adjourn *

* Denotes board action item.