Minutes Pending Approval
Spillville Library Board Meeting –
August 3rd, 2026
Meeting called to order at ____5:35 pm_______
Roll Call
Tom Novak, Sherry Bouska, Sandy Oblander, Lalanya Bodenbender, Emily Rocksvold
Absent
Lana Ott
Agenda:
Motion to approve: LB Seconded: SB carried
July Minutes:
Motion to approve: SB Seconded: LB carried
Bills:
Marv Smith $238.57
Light switch replacement
Quill (charged to VISA) $51.88
Ruth VISA $117.78
Driftless Security $70.00
Alliant $286.02
Century Link $82.54
Library Info
Door count 244 – down slightly
Wifi sessions 4710 – up
Bridges – 89 up
Rental usage – 13 people
Budget Report
Citizens Balance $4169.18
T&A Balance $4169.71
Donations $20.00
Deposit City of Ridgeway $812.00
Issues and Concerns:
Building Project:
It was proposed to consider painting the flag pole by Tom’s Painting next month. Estimate $200
All noted tremendous progress in the basement.
Old Business
- July library summary
- -increase in computer usage
- Basement water leakage, wall
- Discussed getting a bid on sheetrock improvements in the basement. Motion to have Emily R. get a hold of a contractor to get a bid on the work. Motioned: LB Seconded: SB carried
- Emily has received direction from IROC computers on how to post minutes to the city website going forward
- Discussed new open meeting posting rules
- Circulation Policy
- Members approved of changes so far. They asked Emily R. to write a damage policy for review during the September meeting.
New Business
- Renewal of the Microsoft 365 license. Emily has requested using Wright Way computers to help with the license purchase and software installation process. The license is currently expired.
- Emily has reached out to several resources for advice. The board encourages her to try the State Library for consulting. Emily was given permission to get a quote from Wrightway to assist if she felt she needed it after exhausting all other avenues.
- August events
- Bad kitty story time camp
- Considering adult programming
- The board asked Emily to work on the Facebook account and consider putting together a teen hang out night. Lalanya will send Emily some information about the idea.
The next meeting is set for August 31st at 5:30 pm at the library.
Adjourned at 6:40 pm