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Elk River Public Library Board Page 4 October 27th, 2020 meeting. It was also suggested to see if Justin Femrite would be able to attend as well to address the concerns about grounds maintenance. Ms. Dietz and Ms. Stombaugh left the meeting at 6:27pm. Moved by Commissioner Boelter and seconded by Commissioner Hegarty to table the discussion surrounding purchasing new flowers for the raingarden and to talk to master gardeners to see if they would like to continue their involvement. Motion carried 4-1. 5.2 Old Business a. Continue discussion of by-laws, board and mission statement, facility improvements -Cal Portner Elk River City Administrator ■ Discussion picked up where it left off at the last meeting in January when the board discussed the bylaws and responsibilities of the board. The board reviewed the table graph that Mr. Portner had drawn up at the last meeting. With the goal of reestablishing purpose, six different areas were identified. ■ Commissioner Dreissig asked if these six goals would replace Article 4 in the bylaws. Mr. Portner said yes. Chair Keifenheim said that while also of the things the board would like to do to help the library are on hold due to Covid, they are still pertinent. ■ Mr. Portner said that the top row on the graph would be in the bylaws and the second row would be in the work plan and may change yearly. ■ Commissioner Eberly asked Mr. Portner what he sees as a future for the library board. Mr. Portner said it was not his role to say. Mr. Portner explained that the original library board was formed to assist in decisions being made when the library was moving from the old location to the new building. Now that the library has several years established at the new location the library boards goals have changed. • Commissioner Boelter said she would like to do new things with the library board. Commissioner Eberly said she is excited about this new plan. Chair Keifenheim said she thinks the library board does a good job of helping to give input to the library by looking at it through the community's eyes. ■ Commissioner Eberly asked if they still need a budget. Mr. Portner said it would be for consideration of investments and that the library board could help with new purchases and upgrades. He said that the board is helpful to the library as far as giving input regarding what Patrons want. • Mr. Portner asked the board if they would like to make a motion to confirm the changes to the bylaws regarding Article 4. !AIEkE1 If NAIL R