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City Council Minutes <br />August 10, 2020 <br />Page 2 <br />person programs. Both she and Robbie felt there was no way to provide an honest <br />reasonable projection for 2021. Ms. Canter explained the state library office <br />requirement of annual door counts but they chose not to require it for 2020. <br />Ms. Canter explained the budget, which was very much like 2020 and noted the <br />amazing work done by library staff, going above and beyond to meet the needs of <br />the public. <br />Mayor Dietz asked about the status of the additional hours contract. <br />Ms. Canter stated the contract was in its second year with Elk River as the only <br />library paying for additional hours, which the patrons love. She thanked the council <br />for this. <br />Councilmember Wagner asked about the Capital Outlay amount of $10,000 for <br />Equipment: furniture/shelving. <br />Ms. Canter explained the Library Board and Robbie have suggested making some <br />replacements of worn upholstery and furnishings with some replacements being <br />made in 2020 and would like to make more in 2021. <br />Councilmember Wagner stated if we are expecting lower numbers with occupancy, <br />counts, and programming, does it make fiscal sense to keep the budget the same or <br />should adjustments be made. <br />Ms. Canter stated many library communities are looking at areas where they can cut <br />and stated specifics such as furniture or shelving are replaced from past use and <br />wear. She noted the Library Board and Robbie are very careful with those funds and <br />understands if the council would want to back down on some budget figures. <br />Councilmember Ovall contemplated adjusting the building hours, cleaning services, <br />and utility costs proposed for a building that is used less. <br />Ms. Ziemer indicated the contract could be adjusted and has been adjusted for other <br />city facilities. <br />Ms. Canter stated they are open the same number of days and the same number of <br />hours but due to the pandemic are requiring an increase in cleaning to ensure staff <br />and patron are safe. <br />Councilmember Christianson stated there have not been any Library Board meetings <br />to discuss this or the budget, including the capital outlay items. <br />Councilmember Wagner mused if there would be unspent funds in line items such as <br />programming. <br />rNATURd <br />