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Elk River Public Library Board <br />October 27th, 2020 <br />Page 2 <br />that came from the Cares Act program related to Covid that will go towards <br />the installation of upgraded lighting, cleaning the building, etc. Also, the <br />money that did not go towards the story time program on Mondays goes <br />back into the fund. Commissioner Eberly asked if the reserve is still <br />$400,000 and if there was enough money to do something exciting. Mr. <br />Portner confirmed that it is. Ms. Schake added that the wi-fi was updated <br />and the chairs were upholstered since our last meeting. Chair Keifenheim <br />pointed out that heating and plumbing issues can arise but that she is hopeful <br />that in April the board could do a walk through of the building and grounds <br />and make some choices on CIP items and possible upgrades. <br />Moved by Commissioner Eberly and seconded by Commissioner Dreissig to <br />approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 5-0. <br />4. Open Forum <br />S. General Business <br />5.1 New Business <br />a. Plant replacement -Jayne Dietz and Eileen Stombaugh <br />■ Ms. Stombaugh has been volunteering her time weeding and <br />maintaining the gardens around the library. Ms. Dietz and Ms. <br />Stombaugh presented some photos showing the washout of the <br />current raingarden that is located between the parking lots at the <br />library. She and Ms. Dietz proposed some options of plants to <br />replace missing ones in the rain garden and a price estimate from a <br />local greenhouse, 101 market for the plants themselves and <br />installation of them. <br />• Ms. Dietz and Ms. Stombaugh proposed 8 hydrangeas and 12 black <br />eyed Susan's with a total of $976.90 to be placed into the garden by <br />101 market. The city parks maintenance department has agreed to do <br />mulch and move the boulders that are currently too close to the curb. <br />Dave Anderson has offered to supply granite to go into the garden as <br />well. <br />■ Ms. Dietz said that she just wanted to present the plan and hopefully <br />hear back on a decision from the board in January if the board <br />approves it. Commissioner Eberly thanked Ms. Stombaugh and Ms. <br />Dietz for their volunteering and for coming and presenting to the <br />board. <br />■ Commissioner Eberly asked if there is regular manual maintenance <br />plan through the city due to the lack of maintenance to the gardens <br />other than by volunteers. Mr. Portner said he was not sure on the <br />landscaping and general maintenance plan for that area of the city but <br />that he would check on that and get back to the board. That area of <br />f01tIII I <br />NATURE <br />