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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
June 15, 2023
MEETING MINUTES
The Board of Trustees of the Brookings Public Library met on Thursday, June 15 at 12:00 pm in the Historical Room at the
Brookings Public Library.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kathy Miller, Stephanie Carroll, Brittany Shaw, Linda Richter, Denise Hall
OTHERS PRESENT: Ashia Gustafson, Shane Andreasen
1. Call to Order
Brittany Shaw called the meeting to order.
2. Approval of Agenda
Brittany Shaw approved the meeting agenda with no changes added.
3. Approval of Minutes
Brittany Shaw approved the meeting minutes from May 11, 2023 with no changes added.
4. Public Comment on Items Not on Agenda
No members of the public attended the meeting.
5. Old Business
6. New Business
6.1 Approval of Bills
The Library Board members reviewed the May 2023 bills, budgets, and expenditures. Kathy Miller moved to approve. Stephanie
Carroll seconded. Motion carried.
6.2 Proposed 2024 Budget
Ashia Gustafson presented the 2024 budget to the board. Stephanie Carroll asked about a comparison between the 2023 to
2024 budgets. Ashia Gustafson stated it will be about a 10% increase in 2024. The custodial employees will also be paid out of
the library’s budget so there is a large increase under the temporary employee salary category.
6.3 Circulation Policy
The Circulation Policy will be reviewed at a future meeting.
7. Other Items & Reports
7.1 Financial Report
Ashia Gustafson presented the review of the 2023 budget through May to the Library Board members.
7.2 Librarian’s Report
Ashia Gustafson presented the librarian’s report to the board. The summer reading programs are going very well for all age
ranges and registration numbers are continuing to climb closer to pre-pandemic levels. The children’s foam party on 6-14-23
saw over 400 attendees. The Zoo Man program brought over 500 attendees to each showing. The bike rodeo saw around 190
attendees. The young adult section of the library will be rearranged beginning 6-20-23 to allow for a more inviting space. Video
upgrades in the Cooper Room begin 6-19-23 and is set to be completed 6-23-23. New signage is being steadily implemented.
Mikaela Neubauer has attended numerous public events to promote the library. Phase one of the VisABILTY grant begins 6-16-
23 with yard games, craft classes, and board games. Intergroup Dialogue programs are set for August 2023.
8. Next Meeting: Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 12:00 PM in the Historical Room
9. Adjournment
Ashia Gustafson adjourned the Library Board meeting at 12:22pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ashia Gustafson
Director of Library Services