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PEQUOT LAKES LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY,JUNE 9T", 2020 The regular meeting of the Pequot Lakes Community Library was called to order at 4:30 pm in the Pequot Lakes Library on June 9th, 2020 by Board Chair Mark Jurchen. Members Present: Faith Kimbler, Renee Moodie, Courtney Gran,Terri Grimes, Mark Jurchen Members Absent: Melissa Birch Guests: Nancy Adams A motion was made by Renee to approve the March minutes, seconded by Terri and passed. Old Business Melissa was absent from the meeting, but Nancy gave a quick financial report. Melissa and Nancy drew up the budget together. Terri made a motion to approve the financial reports that were sent out to the board by email, motion seconded by Faith and passed. Capital outlay was discussed (minimum of$2,500)for next year. For capital outlay, Mark asked if the board is aware of any purchases coming up that should be included. Computers/technology needs to be updated as per the strategic plan but�ber updates are needed before that can be done. Nancy and Kaye together with Roman at Watt Computer in Jenkins are looking to update desktop computers for patrons.The strategic plan was to make a communication/skills training center/learning center/area for all ages. It is estimated $20,000 will be needed for technology for next year's budget. Mark asked if we should include online book systems. Nancy and Courtney gave input and it was decided it would be very expensive and complicated to set up and rather redundant since Kitchigami has an online book system. The Friends of the Library gave the library money to balance the budget this year.The library budget has been about $20,000 every year.Terri made a motion to approve the new budget. Faith seconded the motion,the motion passed. Terri gave a report on the Children's Program. She stated there is no story time or summer reading program this year because of Covid-19.Terri is having double hip replacement in August so this is good timing. Her theme was going to be "Heroes" and now she will use that theme next year. She will be working on ideas for the summer reading program for 2022. Nancy gave an update on COVID 19 procedures and library operations. Nancy reported everything is going great so far. Only one patron has refused to wear a mask. Nancy will call him and talk to him and offer to do curbside pickup for him. Kids and everyone have been wearing masks. Currently the library is using both front and back doors and door bells were installed to keep staff aware of patrons needing help.The library will continue to require masks be worn. Mark gave a fiber optic update and reported he will check back with TDS as to whether it is functional and what will be the monthly and upfront costs.The library will need high speed internet with a large capacity. Mark estimates the cost will be $400 or$500 a month. Mark gave update on construction at the library and new parking area. Mark met with Tim Houle and Jason from the city. For the north lot they will leave the rocks and then lay landscape blocks for a retaining wall (cost will be about$1000). The porous lot is not required, so there will be a slight slope and fill for drainage. This is a much cheaper option than the porous lot that was originally required. Hopefully this will be done by Fall.