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Elk River Public Library Board Page 3 January 28, 2020 made copies of the correct ones last dated 10-4-17 and passed them out. Ms. Larson said she would correct this error with records at City offices. Mr. Portner passed out a packet of the MN State Statutes related to public and multitype libraries. Mr. Portner referenced MN State Statute 134.07 Public Library Service, 134.11 Organization of Board; duties, 134.13 Annual Report, 134.20 Regional Library Systems, 134.201 Regional Library District, 134.34 Regional Library Basic System support aid: Requirements. Ms. Canter explained that the rules Cal read covers the Great River Regional Library but do not directly correlate to the Elk River Library Board. Mr. Portner explained that his point is that the board is under supervision of the City Council and not the statute. Mr. Portner suggested to strike the authorization on the bylaws of the MN Statute. The board questioned whether to start over from scratch with the bylaws or not. Mr. Portner said that the bylaws are very general and creates a template to work with. Mr. Portner explained he was there to help the board find their purpose, mission, and redefine their bylaws. Mr. Portner asked the board for ideas as he drew a table on the white board to summarize the information. Some of the ideas that the board suggested are: o Continue to monitor maintenance stuff they have done in the past and Support Ms. Schake in choosing in CIP items o Continue making the library safe and welcoming. Meeting user's needs, usability. o Be more involved in the community, support the library, its mission, and the needs of the people of Elk River. Promote the library in the community and give feedback from the community to the library regarding their needs. This could include attending open houses with library staff when available, the farmers market booth when the library is there once a month, reach out to their connections. There is nothing limiting the board if there are not more than 2 board members attending at time. Board members could attend events with the Friends of the library as well. Mr. Portner pointed out that the board is only restricted by the rules they make. Commissioner Dreissig and Chair Keifenheim are both Friends of the Library. o Community surveys such as night to unite. ■ The board discussed the differences between a mission statement and purpose. Mr. Portner clarified that a mission statement is why they do what they do. Then Brandi read the GRRL mission 1IIIaI1 it NAWR