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Library Board Minutes July 23, 2024 Page 4 Mayor Dietz asked for an update on the flooring and shelving. During winter and spring, the library shiftec a lot of the shelving and there became visible areas of the floor where discoloration occurred. Ms. Barry sai- that the flooring is planned on being replaced due to the floor pushing up and discoloration. They are planning to do the floors and shelves at the same time in the future, so they got estimates which resulted in broad numbers. Ms. Barry gave some of the updates from her report as well as some updates to the changes in media usage they are seeing within the library system. This may affect the shelving needs in the future so the shelving they purchase needs to be flexible as far as how it is used. They have found that shorter shelves can provide more light within the building. They also must be careful of too soft of flooring with the heavy sharp -edged flooring. It would be wise to replace the shelving first and flooring second. Moved by Commissioner Hegarty and seconded by Commissioner Boelter to move the indoor walk through to the end of the meeting and to modify it to a tour by Ms. Barry. Motion carried 5-0. During the library tour Ms. Barry just expanded on updates and changes within the layout of the library. 5.3 Patron Services Supervisor Report Mrs. Burkhardt presented her report. Mayor Deitz asked about the money that was gifted last year. Ms. Burkhardt said that the only money that has been spent so far was for the Read to Grow program. Ms. Barry must provide a proposal and have it approved to spend money from this fund. There is no specific amount of money to be spent per year, but it must be spent within Elk River. 5.4 Library Services Coordinator Report `� Ms. Barry presented her report after the walk-through discussion and before the PSSR. Commissioner Hegarty shared that she and Ms. Barry attended the Safety Camp event through Parks and Recreation, and she was amazed at what the kids did not know about the opportunities at the library. 5.5 Assistant City Administrator Joe Stremcha Report Mr. Stremcha was not in attendance, so Mr. Shelby introduced himself as the new Parks and Recreation Manager. He is transitioning from his old position at the Furniture and Things Community Event Center to the new position and will be splitting his time between the departments until September 1. 5.6 City Council Update Mayor John Dietz Mayor Dietz commended Ms. Barry for doing an excellent job and having a good working relationship with the City of Elk River. Mayor Dietz will carry the board disbanding to the Council and City Administrator Cal Portner and find out what needs to be done. He said that the City Council is incredibly pleased with the relationship between the library and the City staff. 6. Announcements IATURE