INFORMATION #2 05-15-2006
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Library Board Meeting
April 25, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm.
Mick Stoffers, Karen Stelk, Ann Schroeder, John Dietz, Mike Hangaard, Allison Olson and
Donna Martin were in attendance.
Joan Allen from GRRL, Bill Maertz from the City, Mohammed, Jennifer and Phil from
I<1<E were present as guests.
A quorum was established.
Jennifer showed a site plan, some observations were:
- Footage available for future expansion if needed.
-Move handicap parking closer to bldg.
-Book drop separate from bldg., would rather that moved so those books dropped into the
workroom.
Went over the Concept Sketch Variation:
-Most seating areas on North side of bldg., facing Lake.
-If a Coffee Shop is done consecutively it will also need to meet the LEED certification.
-There will be a maximum of 24,000 feet of expandable space.
Next meeting I<1<E will bring several variations to the layout.
We discussed flooring options:
-Rubber
-Cork
-Bamboo
They will bring samples to the next meeting.
I<1<E asked us "what is Elk River known for". We decided mainly for the River.
May 11 th is our next meeting.
The agenda was adopted, Allison made a motion and Mike seconded to approve the minutes
from March.
No correspondence or suggestion box.
Allison moved to accept and Mike seconded to approve Treasurer's Report.
Librarian's Report:
The 'Kite Runner" book discussion was a success with about 35-40 people in attendance.
The Summer Program theme is "Catch the Beat at your Library."
John mentioned that Louise Kuester is on the Great River Regional Library Board
representing Sherburne County and is interested in coming to a few of our meetings.
Joan asked GRRL permission to fundraise for self checkout.
Allison moved we adjourn and Mike seconded. Ann adjourned the meeting at 8:05pm
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