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MEETING OF ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD <br /> DATE: May 26, 2015 TIME: 5:00 PM LOCATION: Elk River Library <br /> Board Members Present: Jayne Dietz, Willie Jackson, Britt Aamodt and Sarah <br /> Holmgren <br /> Board Members Absent: Mary Eberley <br /> Others Present: William Hollerich- Library Services Coordinator, Brandi Canter-Patron Services <br /> Supervisor, Elk River City Counsel member, Jerry Olsen, Tim Simon, City Finance Director, <br /> Gary Lore, Building Maintenance, Colleen Eddy, City Economic Development Specialist, Artist <br /> Carl Zachmann <br /> 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER <br /> Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Public Library <br /> Board was called to order at 5:20 PM by Jayne Dietz. <br /> 2. CONSIDER AGENDA <br /> Sarah Holmgren MOVED and Willie Jackson SECONDED to approve Agenda, Motion <br /> Passed 3 to 0. <br /> 3. CONSENT AGENDA <br /> 3.1 Secretary's Report <br /> • March 24, 2015, Regular Meeting Minutes <br /> 3.2 Treasurer's Report <br /> • March & April 2015, Revenue & Expense Reports <br /> Willie Jackson MOVED and Jayne Dietz SECONDED to consent Agenda. Motion <br /> Passed 3 to 0. <br /> 4. OPEN FORUM: No residents or guests. <br /> 5. Staff Updates <br /> 5.1 Artist Carl Zachmann gave an explanation of his wind sculpture; how he chose <br /> the location and a description of how the sculpture will function. Carl addressed concerns <br /> the board had about wind gusts, the height of the sculpture, safety issues, inspection twice a <br /> year. A footing will be installed by the parks department. The board will make a decision <br /> where the sculpture will be located at the July meeting. Possible locations include on the <br /> north side of the building by the children's area, the front door garden, by the bluebird <br /> houses prairie grass, and by the butterfly garden. The unveiling will be after August 30th <br /> The board will also make a decision on an unveiling date and ceremony. Colleen Eddy will <br /> send Carl's resume and a YouTube link to Will, for him to email to the board when he <br /> receives it. <br /> 5.2 Tim Simon updated the board on the financials for the library. 2016 budget work <br /> will begin in the next week, including updating the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). <br /> 5.3 Gary Lore reported there is a new cleaning contract at a savings of$725 a <br /> month, with a contract for 3 years. He also stated that the building is in a good state & there <br /> are no current issues. <br /> 6. GENERAL BUSINESS <br /> 6.1 Librarian's Report: Will reported that the High Five fundraising campaign <br /> May 26, 2015 Page 1 <br />