INFORMATION #3 09-15-2008LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
AUGUST 25, 2008
ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Mick Stoffers, Karen Stelk, John Dietz, Mike Hangaard, Jayne Dietz, Ann Schroeder, Joan Allen
from GRRL and Nick Zerwas City Council Liaison were in attendance. Leslie Erickson was our
Guest, former Board Member.
Meeting was called to order at 6:30pm.
A quorum was established.
Janet from Mocha's To Go presented a graph showing sales by hour. It is not profitable to be open
past 5pm. A motion was made and a second to approve closing the coffee cart at 5pm.
The agenda, treasurer's and secretary's report were reviewed, a motion and second were made to
approve all. It was stated that we are looking for a new cleaning service. Then we would have a part
time maintenance person.
Librarian's Report and Old Business:
*Mick was able to obtain asub-contractors list.
*Doors in the Community Room were re-keyed and they are coming back to fix the leak.
*Concerning the lawn care bill brought up at last month's meeting. Mick talked to Tim Simon about
the expenditure. It is for one month, includes fertilization, mowing and trimming.
*Mick called the cabinet company concerning -cutting down the front counter so the filing cabinets
fit properly, adding drawer extensions, finishing trim on the slatwall, putting fridge were it belongs,
building a cabinet around exposed pipes. An estimate of $766.00 was given to do all repairs. A
motion and a second were made for approval of the cost.
*Ballasts have been installed on the tables in the reference area. There is a bad switch on one table
and are missing the channel for the cables. Called the manufacturer, waiting to hear back.
*Patio is completed.
*Still exploring options for the fireplace insert.
*Terry Mauer is putting together a plan and cost estimate for improving the drive thru book drop.
New Business:
*GRRL has installed all new Internet Stations with Flat Screen Monitors. Thanks to the Friends of
the Library a new circulation terminal was installed in the workroom. There are only enough voice
lines for one more Internet station.
*Mick will check on where we stand with our LEED certification.
*679 kids in the summer reading program.
*An aerial shot of the library was presented; the board had previously expressed an interest in
purchasing one. A motion was made and a second to approve $300 to purchase the photo.
*We need additional bike racks for next summer.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15pm
Next meeting on 9/23