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ELK RIVER LIBRARY BOARD June 20, 1995 Board Members: Murray McNair present Ellie Kretsch present Mary Keifenheim present Marsha O'Brien present Linda Ritchie absent Also Present: Mick Stoffers Verne Oleksowicz, GRRL Meeting was called to order by Chair Murray McNair at 6:30 p.m. Minutes from the May meeting were approved, as well as the bill list. It was noted that the utility bill was higher than usual, and Mick assumes that it was an estimated bill. The other possibility is that the pneumatic controls are not working in a coordinated manner and the front of the building is warmer, making the back work harder, but then get too cold. Murray will call Rick to check on this. Correspondence consisted of a brochure from the Chamber of Commerce inviting any members to their conference. Mick has been checking on the parking lot lights. The timer needs to be replaced. The estimate is $350. It is in a box with two other timers and we discussed the possibility that it would be wise to replace all three, since they are all original equipment from when the building was first erected. Mick will check into the price. The reading area is very sunny and warm, and needs a shade to shut out some heat in the summer. We approved the expenditure, up to $200, and Mick will look into getting this. The budget must be presented to the City, and Mick and Ellie will go. It was decided to ask for all remaining items on the Wish List, for tables in the main library at $2,858, sofas and end table at $3,170, and listening station chairs at $1,908. It was also noted that the utility budget must be increased for next year, due to the addition. The Eagles donated $500 for large print books, and Marsha will send a thank you. Verne updated us on the closing of the Legislature, and said that even though there were cuts, they were not as deep as they could have been. Respectfully submitted, Marsha O'Brien