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PEQUOT LAKES LIBRARY BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 The meeting was called to order by President Nancy Adams. Board members present: Nancy Adams, David Anderson,Tina Hanneken, Sam Hennies,Lydia Loven,and Claire Nagel. John Longnecker was absent. Craig Nagel and Harry Olson were visitors. Lydia Loven moved,David Anderson seconded,that the minutes of the August 19, 2008 board meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. David Anderson,Business Manager, gave the Treasurer's Report. Monies are: Endowment Certificates(4)- $70,000; Rainy Day Certificate(1)- $10,134.80; Building Expansion Certificates(3)-$30,511.13; Checking Account-$8,808.14; Total monies $119,454.07. Claire Nagel moved, Sam Hennies seconded,that the Treasurer's Report be accepted. Committee Reports: Volunteer Coordinator: Story Hour is now on Tuesday mornings at 11 a.m. and grows a bit each week. There are three people sharing this program,rotating on a two week schedule. After four years of operation,we have two crews(2 volunteers each)who are cleaning the library. They wipe down the shelves,baseboards, and window frames. This has been a real help. Publicity: Publicity is going well and the columns run regularly. Fundraising: The Basket Auction is coming up on Saturday,October 18 at Deacon's Lodge. It is from until 9 p.m. and all help is truly appreciated. Tina Hanneken and her �-' girls(all 5)will be going around to collect items. Nancy Adams and Claire Nagel will assist her after the first round. Old Business: Craig Nagel presented the Building Exploration Committee's report. Their recommendation,after a great deal of research,is that we have a two-part expansion. Part one will be into the back room as soon as possible;part two is to expand toward the parking lot. It is crucial,however,that the City Council provide a legal document agreeing that part two will take place at some time before part one would be started. David Anderson also provided an alternative suggestion that would repeat the façade of the current building as the library built a large addition toward the parking lot. It was agreed that the Exploration Committee should meet as soon as possible with Mike Lover to find out the pros and cons of each alternative and then John Longnecker will meet with someone who will draw a concept plan prior to taking this to the City Council. The goal of the Board is that the Committee will present at the November City Council Meeting with a goal of completion of an agreement at the December City Council meeting. Tina Hanneken moved,Lydia Loven seconded,that the Building Exploration Committee continue to explore choices at the current site. Motion carried The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. The next meeting will be: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.