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Library Board Minutes October 25, 2023 Page 2 Mayor Dietz asked Ms. Barry about an update on the flooring that is replacing the cork flooring near the teen area. Ms. Barry confirmed that the cork flooring will be replaced next year with tile like other areas of the library. 5.2 Patron Services Supervisors Report Ms. Burkhardt presented her report. The monetary total that will be given to the library in November from the Marcile Carlson family is $154,897.12. As Ms. Barry requests money for specific things at the Elk River Library, the Regional Library Board will review the request and approve or deny. The money will be kept within the Elk River Library system. Regarding the Collection Development Committee portion of the report, Mayor Dietz asked Ms. Barry if any issues had come up with the Elk River library collection. Ms. Barry said that there has not been, but if something did, they have a process in place to handle those inquiries. Ms. Barry also clarified that the year-end campaign in her report is region wide and not just Elk River like the locally growin' campaign. 5.3 Library Services Coordinator Report Ms. Barry presented her report. She expressed that she would like to coordinate with the City on more visits to the Elk River Farmers Market in 2024. The library is planning to reconfigure the layout of the shelving and seating areas in both the adult section and the children's section. Because of this they are going to hold off on purchasing new seating for the children's area but are considering sturdy bean bag chairs as an option when the time comes. Ms. Barry also explained more about the updates with the art currently hanging in the library. Some pictures will be reframed and moved, while new art may be coming in soon with a rotating schedule of local artists. City staff will assist in the hanging process. The board briefly discussed the Friends of the Library book sale coming up on the 26, 27, and 28`''. Commissioner Boelter asked how many people belong to the Friends group. Ms. Barry said there about seven, but they could use more. Ms. Barry mentioned that Library at the Capital Day is coming up. Some friends of the library usually attend the event, but board members could go as well. She will get the information to Secretary Larson to disperse to the board members. Ms. Barry also mentioned that the seating in the teen area needs to be cleaned but she will reach out to City staff about that separately. 5.4 City Council Report 11�EIE 1 INATUREI