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Library Board Minutes
January 4, 2007


Members Present: Ron Remington, Cindy Ahrens, Denise Safranek,

Karen Spiegeler, Julie Sedey, Sandy Otto (Librarian), Joan Allen (GRRL), Mark Casey (City).  Members absent: Joelle Artl, Julie Olson, Dawn Schaefer Stumpf (Programming).

Ron called the meeting to order.  He read a letter from Sandy Otto thanking us for a great 30th anniversary event.  He introduced new board member Julie Olson and a second term for Julie Sedey.

Review of the Agenda: MSP (Cindy, Denise) to approve agenda.

Secretarys Report:  Add Denise to those present at the Nov. meeting.  MSP (Karen, Denise) to accept corrected minutes.

Election of officers:

         Cindy Ahrens-President

         Ron Remington-Vice President

         Julie Sedey-Secretary

MSP (Karen, Denise) to accept new officers.

Financial Report - Mark reported that the balance is $1,854.26.  The baby chair for the bathroom and new lights over wall plaque were installed.  A cabinet will be installed soon and parking signs have been ordered.  MSP (Julie, Denise) to accept the financial report.

Nominating Committee Appointments:  Julie S., Ron, and Julie O. are the members.

Librarians Report: Sandy reported on the monthly reports she sends to GRRL.  In December 6 people volunteered for 37.75 hours, 33 people used the 3rd Internet computer that AIC purchased for the library and 113 people have used the WiFi since she started counting.  She mentioned that this is a wonderful service for library patrons.  She also sends a list of books she has either listened to or read.  She does some proctoring of exams done on-line.  GRRL has added three more hours to Janices schedule; she comes in on Friday.

GRRL Report:  Joan reported that Verne O. is Chairman of the MLA Legislative Committee.  She feels that there is a great chance for more support for libraries.  If legislation passes, GRRL could net $495,00.  A regional services team is studying criteria on how new libraries may enter the GRRL system, adding hours/staff or opening new libraries.  They will be looking at population density to help determine where a library would be needed.  Benton or Sherburne counties look like they should have a new library.  They hope to have a readily understandable solution by March.

Programming Report:  Dawn e-mailed that the GRRL Miss Spider story time went very well.  The next story time will be on SNOW stories

FOL Report: Cindy reported that there was standing room only for author Dr. Janis Amatuzios presentation.  The author event will be on May 11 at Reichels and will feature mystery writer K.J. Erickson.  Ticket prices are $17 for FOL members and $20 for non-members.  Future adult programming will be a Girlfriends Getaway in September.  The 501c3 has been submitted to the IRS along with a check for $300; Jackie, from Monticello , helped with a copy of the Monticello Friends IRS forms.  The next FOL meeting is Apr. 10th.

Old Business:

Art Committee Dawn and Ron

The artwork from the middle school students is up.  We now have waivers for the on loan artwork.

Publicity Committee - Cindy, Karen, Ron,

Articles will be submitted to the Advocate in late March or early April before the author event, early June, and in September.  Their next meeting will be mid-March.

Technology Karen

We discussed different events to be put on the online calendar for the whole city.

New Business

The Expo will be April 21.  The next meeting will be April 5, at 4:00 p.m.  

MSP (Karen, Ron) to adjourn.  

Respectfully Submitted,
Julie Sedey, Secretary