September Minutes Pending Approval

MINUTES PENDING APPROVAL

Spillville Library Board Meeting –   (September 2026)

August 31st,  2026

Meeting called to order at ___5:35_____

 

Roll Call: Present Thomas Novak, Lana Ott, Sandy Oblander, Lalanya Bodenbender, Emily Rocksvold

 Absent: Sherry Bouska             

Agenda: Motion to approve September Agenda, LO, Seconded by LB, carried

August Minutes:  Motion to approve August minutes: SO, Seconded by LB, carried

Bills: Motion to approve payment: SO seconded by LA, carried

 Library Info       

 

Door Count 213
Wifi Sessions 5162
Bridges 89
Community Center Usage

(including rental)

 144
   

 

Issues and Concerns:  

Building Project: 

Building Letters – any changes to the letters or making a new sign was tabled.

Flag Pole discussed in new business

 Old Business                                  

  • August Library Summary.
    • library numbers were typical for internet and community room usage. Circulation is and will be greater due to use by school classes.
  • No basement leakage has been seen by any party
  • Emily completed the computer updates. –
  • Circulation Policy (attached for review) 
    • Motion to approve the Circulation Policy as attached SO, seconded :LB, carried
  • Progress on Facebook account.
    • Emily has access, but is still working on the account to update it and admin credentials.

New Business

  • Aase is donating concrete benches for outdoor spaces. T
  • Turf repair
    • TN discussed the poor condition of the turf surrounding the building. The board members agreed the issue and duty of improving the turf should be brought to The City. Emily will request for improvement to the turf at the next Spillville City Council Meeting.
  • New aluminum flag pole.
    • TN priced new aluminum flag poles that would require minimal maintenance. It was discussed at length that replacing the pole would include other expenses for labor and materials, but the item would then be in service for many years to come. The current spotlight should be recycled if possible and used on a new pole. Motion to purchase a new aluminum flag pole, materials, and labor for current flag pole replacement by TN, seconded SO, carried
  • Library director performance measures/review guidelines 
    • Discussion by the board that having written job expectations and duties would be advantageous for annual library director evaluation. Emily will create a list of the duties she is currently performing and those she expects to perform. The board will provide input and all parties will work toward a job description and evaluation template that all agree upon.
  • Teen movie nights in October on Thursdays 6-8
    • Emily will speak with a young person from the area to consider staying open later on Thursdays for teenagers to “hang out”. Emily would like to start “teen nights” by October and incorporate scary movies.
  • Gutter guards and Tree limbs on the roof
    • TN described the limbs starting to brush on the roof and the possibility of fallen leaves clogging the eves. All board members agreed this topic needed action and felt it should be presented to The City first. Emily will request services to trim the tree branches and emplace gutter guards on the southeast side of the library building at the next Spillville City Council meeting.

 

Adjourn motion to adjourn by SO, seconded by LB, carried