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<br />Good afternoon, Tina - <br /> <br />Thank you for reaching out and letting me know of my standing through your letter. I had mentioned to <br />Dawn Larson that I was worried I'd missed too many Library Board meetings this year. I do take this position <br />seriously, understand the responsibility to our community, and the needed commitment of attendance and <br />collaboration. I hold respect for fellow board members, library staff, and city staff and the time they have put <br />into our Board. My hope is to be able to continue to provide service moving forward and I know I must <br />provide reasons for my absences to do this. Unfortunately, I have experienced several irrepressible <br />circumstances. Below I have listed missed meetings and the reason for my absence. <br /> <br />Tuesday, April 25, 2023 On April 20 I contracted a virus that caused long-term health issues, landing me <br />first in acute care on April 28 and then a hospital stay. I continue to have difficulty breathing and am still in <br />physical therapy for vestibular issues and treatments for vertigo all these months later. At the time of the <br />April meeting, I was unable to even sit up in bed, and I was very worried about passing on the virus to our <br />older members. I have compromised immunity myself and understand the importance of keeping others safe. <br /> <br />Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Late afternoon on the 25th, returning to Elk River from Blaine, my daughter and I <br />experienced a blown-out tire in the construction area of Anoka, MN. We waited for AAA and in the chaos of <br />moving the vehicle out of a construction zone (along with having a brand new, un-activated cell phone) my <br />email to Dawn was significantly delayed. To further demonstrate my understanding of my commitment to the <br />Board, I planned a vacation for my 50th birthday around our Library Board meeting, with a flight out early <br />the following day, August 26. <br /> <br />Thank you for the opportunity to share the reasons for my absences and I hope this helps me to retain my <br />Board position. Please let me know if a different format is needed. I look forward to hearing back from you. <br /> <br />- Michelle Grandia Hegarty <br />