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Elk River Public Library Board <br />October 26th, 2021 <br />Page 2 <br />Councilmember Christianson said he will talk to City Staff and find out the <br />answer and bring it back to the next meeting. Ms. Schake said that the <br />window washing and cleaning contract for the library are part of city-wide <br />contracts, but she wasn't sure about the lawn mowing. In an unrelated <br />incident Ms. Schake said there was a fire truck, ambulance, and police car in <br />that turn around area proving that the area is important to be kept clear in <br />case of an emergency. Ms. Schake said that she would prefer some signage <br />to prevent patrons from parking in that area. Councilmember Christianson <br />said that the signs should be cut and dry for clear understanding. <br />4. Open Forum <br />S. General Business <br />5.1 New Business <br />a. Use of circular driveway in the front of the library <br />R Chair Dreissig explained that Mayor Dietz had received a phone call <br />from a patron that was upset because she had parked in the turn <br />around lane in front of the library one day and was asked by Ms. <br />Schake to avoid parking there in the future. Mayor Dietz had asked <br />Chair Dreissig to discuss possible signage for that area at this board <br />meeting. Ms. Schake said that she had always assumed that the turn <br />around was a fire lane but was told by Chief Dickinson that it <br />technically isn't. <br />■ Ms. Schake said that without signage she foresees parking in that area <br />to continue to be an issue. The difference between "parking' and <br />curbside pick-up is "parking" is leaving the car parked and coming <br />into the building. Commissioner Blaske asked how much curbside <br />usage was before covid and after. Ms. Schake said she can't state for a <br />"before" but after is about three times per week. The board discussed <br />the possible need for "staff parking" signs as well and if there needed <br />to be a separate area for curbside pick-up rather than the turn <br />around. Commissioner Blaske said that having signage would give <br />staff something to fall back on when asking patrons not to park in <br />the turn around and could be used as a small marketing tool leading <br />to inquiries about curbside pick-up. <br />■ Councilmember Christianson said he will follow up with Public <br />Works regarding having the signs printed. Chair Dreissig also <br />suggested to Ms. Schake that a sign be put on the front door to help <br />market curbside pick up for books. <br />rIIIIII If <br />NA1URE <br />