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