Library Board Minutes12-12-2017Monticello Library Board
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
I. Call to Order
Ralph Olsen called to order the regular meeting of the Monticello Library Board at 5:30
p.m. at the Monticello Library.
II. Roll Call
Teri Willenbring conducted a roll call. The following persons were present: Brandi
Canter, Janet Bridgland, Beth Metzger, Shea Roskowiak, Ralph Olsen, Sarah Seeley,
Teri Willenbring, Charlotte Gabler. Also present were Julie Spiers and Jamie Driscoll.
III. Approval of Minutes from Last Meeting
Shea motioned to approve the September 12, 2017 meeting minutes. Janet seconded.
All approved. Motion carried.
IV. Old Business
No old business.
V. Library Report - Sarah Seeley
a) Monticello circulation for the YTD was down 3.5%; check outs was even with
2016 YTD but for several months were higher. Internet use was at 6,846 and
WiFi accessed 3,783 times.
b) As of the end of November 2017, Monticello presented 272 programs
attended by 4,882 individuals; story times were well -attended. Monticello
started a Tabletop Gaming on Saturdays partnering with Wright County Geeks
(board gamer group). The Buffalo location often has over 100 people attend.
c) Valuable information was gathered at the Great River library community
meeting, which was conducted in September. Results will be presented at a
future meeting.
d) Staff presented at Eastview Elementary's grand opening and handed out many
free book coupons to families; several have already been redeemed.
e) Building maintenance - Carpeting was recently cleaned.
V1. Patron Services Supervisor Report - Brandi Canter
a) The GRRL community meeting at the Monticello library on Sept 27 gathered
approximately a dozen community members. GRRL will also be working with
Sarah on a survey so more information can be gathered from
b) This March 2018 annual fundraiser will be titled "Locally Growin." Every
GRRL location will set a goal, with 100% of the proceeds staying local. Funds
will go towards additional programming, non -floating collection materials,
craft supplies, etc. The annual appeal is also underway; November had us at at
50% of their $85,000 goal. Proceeds will go towards programs, collections,
etc.
VII. New Business
a) This was Ralph's last meeting, as he is retiring from the board. Janet led the
board in thanking Ralph for his years of service.
b) Two new board applicants introduced themselves - Julie Spiers and Jamie
Driscoll. The board couldn't find the bylaws that stipulated one member must
be from the township. Beth offered to change her position to an advisory role
and, as such, Shea made a motion to accept both Julie and Jamie as board
members with Beth becoming an advisor to the board. Teri seconded. Motion
unanimous and carried.
c) Charlotte said that in future RiverFest parades the library could be represented
on the city's float instead of having to create its own.
VIII. Adjournment
Charlotte adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Shea seconded. All approved. Motion
carried.
Next meeting: March 13, 2018, 5:30 p.m.