Library Board 2026-04-01 Wednesday, April 01, 2026 05:30 PM Library—Community Room, 3939 Central Ave NE

Board and Commission Meeting
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meeting date

ITEM:
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DEPARTMENT:		BY/DATE:
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces _Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone			_Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community

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ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in-person, or by using Microsoft Teams Meeting at ID 245 476 655 774 13, Passcode bY2b8Mf7. For questions, please contact Administration at 763-706-3610.

Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when the request is made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763-706-3610 to make arrangements.

CALL TO ORDER

• 1.Approve the Agenda [MOTION to Approve]

• 2.Oath of Office

• Al-Qudah.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 3.Orientation Information and Refresher

• 2026.03.25. 2026 Library Board. Orientation (2up).pdf (1.51 MB)

• 4.Annual Election of Board Officers [MOTION to Approve]

• 5.Review/Approve Library Board Minutes from March 4, 2026 [MOTION to Approve]

• 03-2026 Library Board Minutes.pdf (0.41 MB)

• 6.Review 2026 Operating Budget

• 2026-03-31 Accounting.pdf (0.06 MB)

COMMUNITY FORUM
The Community Forum is an opportunity to address the Library Board about items not scheduled for a public hearing. All speakers must provide their name and connection to Columbia Heights. Speakers should complete a form for Staff and introduce themselves when called on. Virtual speakers should send their information to the moderator via chat and turn on their camera when called. Comments are limited to five minutes. Disrespectful language is not allowed. The Board may ask questions or refer items for follow-up but typically does not take action during the forum.

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

• 7.Review and Consider Approving 2025 Minnesota Public Library Annual Report Submission [MOTION to Approve]

• 2025 MPLAR draft 03272026.pdf (2.96 MB)

DIRECTOR'S UPDATE

• 8.February Board Report

• 202602 Library Board Update.pdf (0.29 MB)

• 9.Board Books

ADJOURNMENT