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Elk River Public Library Board Page 2 <br /> October 26th,2021 <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 /> 5. General Business <br /> 5.1 New Business <br /> a. Use of circular driveway in the front of the library <br /> ■ 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 /> 10 / EREl IT <br /> NATURE <br />