INFORMATION #1 04-03-2006
Library Board Minutes
Tuesday, March 28,2006
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm. Mick Stoffers, Karen Stelk, Ann
Schroeder, John Dietz, Mike Hangaard and Donna Martin were in attendance. Joan
Allen from GRRL, Jennifer and Cara from KKE were present as guests.
A quorum was established and agenda adopted.
Karen made a motion and Mike seconded to approve the minutes from February.
We reviewed the Treasurer's Report. Mike motioned and Karen seconded to
approve it.
Jennifer and Cara gave a presentation on the LEED Certification and Trends in
Library Design.
LEED - Our goal is the Platinum level, there is no building in the state of MN that is
Platinum.
Trends - Face out displays, enhanced children's area, Internet cafe, user-friendly
signage, branding, eBrand computers conveniently located within collections, self
check, information desk (staff does not stay there) and multiple return slots.
The City of Buffalo installed wireless networking. We need to ask for everything
we want and have justification as to why those things are needed.
KKE will meet with members from the City every other Tuesday. We will look into
having a public open house at the end of schematic design. The Library board for
the months of April and May will meet at 6:30pm on the 2nd Thursday and 4th
Tuesday.
Mick was asked about the new cleaning service and she said they were working out
well.
Librarians Report - Book sale is April 6th_8th, Any donations please bring to the
Library. National Library Week is April 2nd_8th. The community wide book
discussion on "Kite Runner" is April 4th. The Library has applied for 2 grants, for
book club and storytelling kits.
No new business
Karen made a motion to adjourn at 8:05 and Donna seconded.