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Elk River Public Library Board Page 3 January 25th, 2022 have to decide what they would want for a budget for that. Mr. McCormick said that the Great River Regional Library could help brand some items but the questions of when and where they would be distributed would have to be answered for direction. Commissioner Keifenheim asked if the city shares things about the library on their social media pages. Ms. Schake confirmed that she does send information over to the city marketing staff to post on social media when the library has events. Ms. Schake said that library will be working with Karen Wingard with Parks and Recreation and Gina Hugo from Sherburne County on the Story Strolls program again this summer. Commissioner Voss asked about promoting the library within the local schools and Ms. Schake explained that the schools have not allowed the library to send over fliers and share social media posts. Councilman Christianson asked if the library has participated in parades. Mr. McCormick said that the library has but staffing can be an issue on the weekends. Elk Riverfest has been moved from the first weekend of July to the last weekend to avoid conflict with the fourth of July. Mr. McCormick said this may help with having staff available to be at Elk Riverfest. Commissioner Blaske stated that it is in the bylaws that outreach is part of the library board's mission, and that Ms. Schake will be providing opportunities for this in her report at each meeting. c. Updated on signage in the circular driveway in front of the library • Ms. Schake explained that with no lines and no parking spots that it is not clear whether patrons can park or not in the roundabout. The library does use the area as a curbside pick-up. Mr. Hecker stated that staff including Justin Femrite, the Public Works Director, is not in favor of a sign in the roundabout because it is not a fire lane and without an ordinance, a sign stating no parking or curbside only would not be enforceable. Mr. Hecker said it would be up to City Council to make that ordinance change if the Library Board wanted to pursue placing a sign in that area. Ms. Schake agreed to defer to the decision of city staff. 5.3 Patron Services Supervisors Report Mr. McCormick presented his report. He did update that at the end of 2022 the contract that Great River Regional Library has with the City of Elk River to pay for three extra hours of staffing will be expiring. 5.4 Library Services Coordinator Report • Ms. Schake presented her report. There aren't any outreach opportunities for the library board at this time, but she is hoping that by the April meeting she will have some updates for summer. r avIREI II NAYURE