09-22-1998 LIB MINElk River Library Board Minutes
September 22,1998
Linda Ritchie, Chair Present
Elly Kretsch, Vice Chair Present
Eleanor Holm, Secretary Absent
Murray McNair Present
Robert Jones Present
Also Present Mick Stoffers, Librarian. Verne Oleksowicz, GRRL.
Meeting was called to order at 6:35 by Chair Ritchie. Linda will act as secretary.
Minutes from August 25, regular meeting, and September 10, special meeting about landscaping pazking
lot area, were approved with motion by Murray, seconded by Elly. Passed.
There was no correspondence. Suggestions for library materials passed on to Verne.
Treasurer's Report was discussed and approved by a motion by Linda, seconded by Murray. Passed.
Old Business.
Parking Lot Expansion.
Landscapers have started the planting. The City has come to work on the sprinkler system. Shrub loss
around [he building occurred when [he sprinkler system was not operational.
Lights have not been reconnected in the parking lot. It is quite dazk at 8:00 P.M. now when the library
closes. Linda will call Phil at the City to ask about the status of [his project.
New drawing of the sign was reviewed. Bids are coming in.
New Business.
Fraternal Order of Eagles. Linda will write a thank you note to the Eagles for their contribution of $500
This donation will be used to purchase lazge print books and sound cassettes.
Verne reports that Dynix is up and running well for patrons.
MLA (Minnesota Library Association) has information for trustees: role, legal liabilities, and duties.
This is a statewide program. Mick will pass on information to the board as it becomes available.
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda M. Ritchie