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Elk River Public Library Board Page 4 <br />January 28, 2020 <br />statement: The Neighborhood Gateway: Inspiring <br />Central Minnesota to shape the future through exploration, <br />knowledge and connection. <br />Commissioner Eberley asked if they have the benefit of the gift <br />to elk river. It amounts to approximately 12,000 per year. Brandi <br />clarified that it is GRRL is the one that allocates the gift the <br />money not the city. Library staff will sit down and roadmap how <br />to spend the money. Ms. Canter said that it would be a good <br />idea to gather ideas and input because the library really does need <br />help with advocacy. <br />The Board and Councilmember Christianson discussed that this <br />approach would be much more hands on. It would allow the <br />board to branch outside the walls of the library and bring people <br />in. It was agreed by the board that this discussion is not unique to <br />this board. <br />Chair Keifenheim expressed that she thinks that the board is. <br />starting to get an idea of what they want to do. Mr. Portner <br />suggested that they take these ideas and form a work plan. They <br />can then tweak the bylaws a bit. At the next meeting they can also <br />revisit Article 3 and 4 of the bylaws. <br />The board requested that they have the minutes earlier than the <br />next scheduled board meeting. Mrs. Larson confirmed that she <br />could have the minutes prepared and out to the board within a <br />week. <br />Commissioner Eberley asked about getting a detailed budget <br />report. Mr. Portner said that what the board received in each <br />meeting packet is the detailed report. Commissioner Eberley had <br />questions about the maintenance of effort money- Mr. Portner <br />said that is statutory. Commissioner Eberley asked about story <br />time. Ms. Canter explained that there are 3 sources of program <br />funding and that there can be programming above and beyond <br />what GRRL budgeted for. Review annual budget each year and <br />recommend expenditures consistent with approved work plan <br />and adopted board goals. <br />5.2 Old Business <br />5.3 City Council Report <br />• Councilman Christianson and Mr. Portner gave an update on the <br />construction of the multi-purpose facility. <br />5.4 Patron Services Supervisors Report <br />Ms. Canter presented her staff report. <br />5.5 Library Services Coordinator Report <br />rIIIIII Ir <br />NATURE <br />