5.4. LIBSR 01-23-2018Library Zones Report
Elk River Public Library Board
The Library Board serves in an advisory capacity to City of Elk River for issues related to the Elk River Public
Library grounds, the physical building and interior fixtures. The city is responsible for scheduling and coordinating
all work to be completed.
Updated: 1/15/18
Zone Assigned
To
Specifics Zone Issues
Zone 1
Mary K. Entrance; butterfly garden; windmill,
prairie grass; rain garden in parking lot,
planter boxes for Master Gardeners
summer gardening program
Zone 2
Willie Front door, front garden, concrete
pathways, patio, flag turnaround
Patio furniture stored for the winter?
Library staff to send work order to bldg.
mtnc to store furniture.(10/4/17)
Zone 3 Mary E. Rain garden, book drop turnaround,
employee parking lot; being a good
neighbor
Zone 4 Mick Being a good neighbor, grass & rock areas
Zone 5 Rita Rain garden, interior and exterior
building maintenance, interior furniture
and shelving
Hand dryers in bathrooms need more
forceful air &/or paper towel dispensers.
City staff will contact Bldg Mtnc for
possible solutions (10/4/17).
DVD collection is on standard shelving. A
block is needed to prevent DVD’s from
slipping to the back and falling behind the
shelved items. Rita will check with
Friends group for solution (10/4/17).
IMPROVEMENTS IN PROCESS
1. Kiosk and signage (Rae Ann Gardner). Garden signage is installed; kiosk proof was approved
by Board, pending it’s completion and installation (9/6/17)
FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS
High Priority
1. Permanent patio furniture
2. LED lighting in parking lot
Under Consideration/Exploration
1. Sit/stand desks
2. More comfortable chairs in kids area
3. Modify the slatted room dividers by the Info Desk and the Teen area as display areas for
collections, services and programs
4. Lounging space vs. table & uncomfortable chairs in teen area
5. Urinals in some or all of the unisex bathrooms
6. Handicap curbing closer to the building (in the drop off area)
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