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Pequot Lakes Community Library Board Meeting <br />Tuesday, May 19, 2009 <br />Chairperson John Longnecker called the meeting to order. <br />',oard members present: David Anderson, Nancy Adams, John Longnecker, Claire Nagel and Tina Hanneken. <br />oard members absent: Lydia Loven and Sam Hennies. Visitors present: John Luce and Craig Nagel <br />A motion was made to approve the April 21, 2009 minutes. Nancy Adams made a motion and David Anderson <br />seconded that motion. Motion carried. <br />Treasurer's Report by David Anderson: <br />As of 5/18/09 Total: 132,268.66 <br />Checking Account: $10,242.71 Endowment Fund: $70,187.01 <br />Rainy Day Fund: $10,524.48 Building and Expansion: $41,314.46 <br />Dave mentioned that all CD's and purchases should be approved by city council. <br />Claire made a motion to approve the Treasurer's report. Nancy seconded the motion. Motion carried. <br />Committee Reports: <br />Volunteer Coordinator —Nancy Adams <br />-We are looking for more volunteers <br />- "Conversation With... ". <br />-John Latimer - approximately 12 people attended. <br />- Discussion on how to increase attendance. <br />- Discussed speaking with Community Education. <br />- Fliers of summer reading program were delivered to the school. <br />)ld Business - <br />�' =Shelf for outside of door is in place fore when the library is closed. <br />- Claire will print up a sign for the shelf. <br />- Architect's Plan: $269,670 total budget break down for library expansion. Architect expense: $3,000 <br />- Currently we have 1,700 square feet. The expansion would give us a total of 3,300 square feet. <br />- 501(c)(3)- continuing the process <br />- Grants- We will continue to watch and apply for grants. <br />New Business <br />-Little Pine Plaza- Discussion <br />Points to consider before purchasing the Little Pine Plaza <br />- $50,000 owed in county tax —June 1St the taxes change <br />- $90,000 is owed to the bank <br />- $50,000 is owed to the initial owner <br />We would need to own the property before July 1, 2010 to get the tax rolls <br />Legal assistance is needed <br />More discussion is needed with JP Elsenpeter of Lakes State Bank <br />Need to discuss options available to us with Sandy Pine <br />Establish a timeline <br />Speak with possible contributors. <br />John made a motion that we will pursue raising $140,000 by Friday, May 22, 2009 by which we will make a <br />final decision to purchase the Little Pine Plaza. Tina seconded that motion. Motion carried. <br />- Special meeting is set for Friday, May 22, 2009 -9AM —a the Library <br />Fundraising— tabled <br />-For the good of the cause — tabled <br />Nancy made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Claire seconded the motion. <br />NEXT MEETING: Friday, May 22, 2009 9AM <br />