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Allard. Tina Subject: Larry and Allison Olson [olsoninmn@hotmail.com] Saturday, April 30, 20054:10 PM Leslie.Anderson@co.anoka.mn.us; tallard@ci.elk-river.mn.us; reddawg51@charter.net; judyllucas@yahoo.com; anschr@worldnet.att.net; kstelk@charter.net; marion1234 @yahoo.com; shortshots17@aol.com Library Board Minutes - April From: Sent: To: Minutes Elk River Library Board Meeting April f(...2005 ( fA: The Board met at the Roseville library after touring that facility. Leslie Anderson called the meeting to order at 7: 15 p.m. Also in attendance were Mick Stoffers, Karen Stelk, Mike Hangaard, Ann Schroeder, and by phone, Allison Olson. Leslie welcomed special guests, Chris Leeseberg and Bill Maertz from the City of Elk River, to the meeting. Secretary's Report: Karen Stelk took minutes for the March meeting in Allison's absence and emailed them to everyone. There were no corrections or additions and the March minutes were approved. Correspondence/Suggestion box: There is nothing to report for this meeting. Treasurer's Report: Mick pointed out reserves of $330,778. The parking lot expansion will come out of this money. The vacant lot was cleared of garbage and black dirt was laid. This was paid for from the library budget. There were no corrections or additions and the Treasurer's report was approved. Librarian's Report: Mick reported that the book sale raised $1,485. Filing cabinets and old chairs were also sold. It was the largest sale ever, probably because of good advertising (listed in the city of Elk River "Happenings" and promoted by the Arts Alliance) and one of the days of the sale was a no school day. The Friends of the Library will use these funds, their CD and money in a Three Rivers Community Foundation fund for fixtures and furniture for the expansion. Mick reported on the cleaning service change. A one month's notice will be given to the current service. On May 2nd the City Council will discuss the change to the new service. The Friends of the Library received $500 from ECM publishing which they are using for Book Club kits which can be used by the many book clubs in the area. The Friends received $1,500 from ECM previously. Mick reported that the demand for and use of these kits is high. The GRRL has done a salary study, but the results will not be available until May. They have requested an additional 15 to 20 hours for Elk River library for next year. This board would like to talk to Joan Allen, our representative from GRRL at the next meeting, to express frustration over the inability to increase staff at the Elk River library. The city is concerned that they meet the expansion of the library with sufficient staffing. Allison will draft and Leslie will review and sign a letter to the County Commissioners thanking them for receiving our presentation to them and offering to answer any further questions they may have. Building Expansion: Several ideas were discussed regarding needs to be met through the expansion. More office space is needed for the staff. More public space is desired. Adding egress windows in the basement could allow that to be used for storage space, or if the mechanical were placed in the basement that would free up room in the public space. The board is really interested in adding a coffee shop, but not at the expense of sufficient public space. Mike will talk to the owners of Dunn Bros. coffee to see how 1