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- Move agenda item 5 (discussion of library undesignated balance) to a future meeting. Outcome: approved.

- Approve consent agenda. Outcome: approved.

- Adopt the 2025–2030 strategic plan. Outcome: approved.

- Approve updates to job descriptions prior to the salary study (language edits and role separations). Outcome: approved.

- Approve addition of a circulation intern for summer 2026. Estimated total compensation: $3,086.36. Outcome: approved.

- Approve making a third circulation supervisor position permanent (director said the change is largely budget-neutral for the current fiscal year due to unspent wages during a planned 12-week leave). Outcome: approved.

- Approve the preliminary FY2026 budget (director described health insurance line as likely overstated and noted city-level consolidation of lines). Outcome: approved.

The transcript does not provide named vote tallies for each item. Several items (job descriptions, intern and supervisor) were discussed in the meeting and tied to the preliminary budget; the board recorded no dissenting votes during the session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","West Fargo Public Library Board Meeting May 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of motions and voice votes taken by the City of West Fargo Public Library Board on May 8, 2025.","taxTitle","West Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota","taxId",50876,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6562983,"West Fargo library reports rising digital use, satellite activity and summer events plans",576,1786000,2362000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3238019-087e9f1791c1086b27985af8ea242728&start=1786&end=2362","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3238019-087e9f1791c1086b27985af8ea242728/thumbnail_1786000.jpg","/articles/6562983/West-Fargo/Cass-County/North-Dakota/West-Fargo-library-reports-rising-digital-use-satellite-activity-and-summer-events-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562983-50decb280fe4fa68a90c2e219976394e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770983612&Signature=X2H9CbpfHl7Kn7jdKglqY0nqA08TbFAe8~4IwkWYSIZ0Zt5WPtxFFXqKSw3D3Q0g3LSWWNFssQXW3v6i8EBYekrrTJw-koneOCnkBIsTK0sSd1T1gQClkLFOGN4irXlPwxA~KOZZKnw2ZzkYFfGJstyJs8WbGw237z5vr3YQvlv3sN6xlFPXvNWIDB4uNasS6GHF3Wv1rqnRs3AdNSz4djDRxG4ZpmRNSyzFL4POKpeAlbmFEwYgz17Oa~ACDW7E~78eXW83T01Y0bW8H-GcQSCT3hdyESmHmgLtshTAmLmBpy5g~09PwKx~eiNqgkxISWcOQrMnNETJ50DoZVYSeA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library staff presented the director’s report May 8 with usage data for the new satellite location and a preview of summer programming and outreach.

Jenna reported the satellite recorded 461 items checked out in April, 390 visitors through the doors and eight new library cards created in that month. She said physical item circulation at the satellite was slightly down compared with the prior April, but overall circulation increased because of higher digital circulation. The report also showed off-site book drop usage declined after the satellite opened; staff moved one book drop to City Hall in March and noted a remaining drop at Cash Wise had decreased in usage.

Youth outreach included ongoing second-grade tours (more than 1,000 students had visited so far this school year) and sixth-grade tours from Liberty. Recent programming highlights included a 1990s-themed family craft night, popular Minecraft craft events that exceeded room capacity, expanded teen Dungeons & Dragons sessions, and strong attendance at weekly movie matinees. Staff also reported active outreach at area colleges for National Library Week and upcoming Library on Wheels stops at Maplewood Park, Dakota Park and Goldenwood Park starting June 2 and running through July 30.

Upcoming events noted in the report include the Friends of the Library used book and media sale on May 17 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.), a summer kickoff party on May 29 (5–7 p.m.), and a RedHawks library night on June 5 where the first 500 kids will receive a free book; Daniel Tiger will appear for a meet-and-greet at that event. Staff said they will continue to track satellite use and may repurpose the Cash Wise book drop if usage remains low.

No formal board action was associated with the director’s report; it was provided for informational purposes.","Library staff reported April satellite use and programming highlights including 461 items checked out at the new satellite in April, outreach plans for Library on Wheels and summer kickoff and community events.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":46,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6562985,"West Fargo library board approves preliminary FY2026 budget with conservative staffing assumptions",641,1111000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3238019-087e9f1791c1086b27985af8ea242728&start=1111&end=1752","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3238019-087e9f1791c1086b27985af8ea242728/thumbnail_1111000.jpg","/articles/6562985/West-Fargo/Cass-County/North-Dakota/West-Fargo-library-board-approves-preliminary-FY2026-budget-with-conservative-staffing-assumptions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562985-dfdb81c22149712728f68cf0f6249cd9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770983612&Signature=l1vyT7aaolo8CoVcKbGS9LzZDiXwn9ILsBKiYE2sHHY2s8Hmx5Kv5Hroox6vsLImCXglmthUlAA9j~sn2Lc7L0PZ34YPkgOOFH-6pEnk~u~VRSyK6FMa73iS0VHZdBpG4GM5Xt6QcQJqxO0WqJIHV7UCpJbZu~mwhIgQNm6TUmmaPt-mikErL5wjEU92e9LOYEWtCATEQny8--4qFisr7tQfb3W1X7VSn3gec5NcBs5uOXN5M81RagVWbrjH9W76SN6UfA3F1gFv18sW2Q~MIQUnw6k5AX8EjP1NLkMtPGKYVOQwMno12ZSBjafOFwEiuper3mb2AHlHiRsrlVJmXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of West Fargo Public Library Board approved the library’s preliminary FY2026 budget during the May 8 meeting, a plan the director described as conservative and largely budget-neutral when accounting for recent staffing moves.

Jenna (Library Director) walked the board through budget and actual figures from FY2022–FY2025 and the projected FY2026 numbers. She flagged the health insurance line as inflated in the preliminary numbers because of a staff member’s family elections; the director said the actual number is expected to be lower. She also said line-item shifts by the city finance department (for example, moving building rental to a consolidated lease and rental line) change presentation but not total spending.

The director noted that in prior years there was a roughly $200,000 difference between budget and actual spending and said much of that variance stemmed from staffing turnover; she said the library now appears more stable. The final bottom-line change in the preliminary FY2026 budget was presented as less than a 3% increase from the prior year.

Board members asked about the persistent budget-to-actual variance and staffing assumptions; the director said she expects less turnover and that the city finance office is working to rein in some lines such as health insurance. The board approved the preliminary budget by voice vote; the transcript records no roll-call tallies.","The board approved a preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026 that incorporates recent personnel decisions and aims to keep year-over-year increases under 3% where possible.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6562986,"West Fargo library approves job-description updates, adds summer circulation intern and third circulation supervisor",379,340000,719000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3238019-087e9f1791c1086b27985af8ea242728&start=340&end=719","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3238019-087e9f1791c1086b27985af8ea242728/thumbnail_340000.jpg","/articles/6562986/West-Fargo/Cass-County/North-Dakota/West-Fargo-library-approves-job-description-updates-adds-summer-circulation-intern-and-third-circulation-supervisor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562986-97dbad4ffab5ad5cffd2085f205b1a1e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770983612&Signature=JjRW~IY1v78vYkohweD9gSfwOY32xrxhruTDgWDB8NmR5nJwghyiiCh79wqrTqkhlFVT9Ke3LPnEuRceCY7eSYS4KB1voFk7qoLXQBSp9HFx7q3RCEZgp999DGPEzJnQc8m0dAboxGFjWXBYEA694F1opu3WHeoIwidWDX7bgBmJ2l8x0B05HbA8tNWRsMraPyDP98kJSBoDKkCZKHO~GgOY07PWbO4R1wNOsTIekV6EygVRdp0k22GxdtWG7T7XgKrTnJ0lFmEfDuBPC1yjZuE5UMh2T4OwHq0apnXKNILcNjW71xZB0UWuObfAbmVGEL-a8rSjP32bweTt5kwvRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of West Fargo Public Library Board approved several personnel items May 8, including updated job descriptions, a summer circulation intern for 2026 and a permanent third circulation supervisor.

Board members approved revised job descriptions intended to remove obsolete reporting lines and brand-specific software names and to split previously generic roles into distinct positions such as youth services manager, adult services manager, circulation manager, cataloger and acquisition specialist. Jenna (Library Director) said the substantive duties did not change substantially; edits were intended to clarify roles for recruiting and long-term staffing.

The board also approved adding a circulation intern for summer 2026. Jenna said the intern program has been run several summers, initially grant-funded through Otto Bremer and supported by the Friends of the Library; the summer 2026 intern compensation was estimated at $3,086.36. The director explained the position typically follows the school calendar and often is filled by high school students; the internship is intended to help with shelving and circulation during the busy season.

Separately, the board approved making a third circulation supervisor position permanent. The library currently has two circulation supervisors, with one staff member serving out of grade during a planned 12-week leave. Jenna said converting the out-of-grade assignment to a permanent circulation supervisor role would be largely budget-neutral for the current fiscal year because unspent wages during the leave offset the change; she said she had already included the cost in the preliminary 2026 budget.

All three personnel measures were approved by voice vote. The transcript records discussion about budget-neutral assumptions and the intention not to backfill the vacated assistant position; it does not provide a personnel roster change date beyond inclusion in the FY2026 preliminary budget.","The board approved language updates to multiple job descriptions ahead of a salary study, authorized a summer circulation intern for 2026 at roughly $3,086, and made permanent a third circulation supervisor position.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6562988,"West Fargo Public Library board adopts 2025–2030 strategic plan",204,120000,324000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3238019-087e9f1791c1086b27985af8ea242728&start=120&end=324","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3238019-087e9f1791c1086b27985af8ea242728/thumbnail_120000.jpg","/articles/6562988/West-Fargo/Cass-County/North-Dakota/West-Fargo-Public-Library-board-adopts-20252030-strategic-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562988-f26979c25424ce869a920ab2e9d4f4d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770983612&Signature=mdLJ89kj5thmDlAMDxFgN-sLMMWzUo7c9cc2SBnw39UxWGZgOB~GsMqqYremqLJ~qXE6PAIXwSrd2ef-TOvMM2HcjI7r-oTmwkm4W31Sz9TsGs8OPGWikr5uvPm5Hkbw9ulaP9eTbqRpAUGbwGHtK13-~7xGP6b2ds4XxLsr7GrDzBmQi825AbbKVnuJzIUV4wyNM5v3e1qcgGvtj-50A-mZR19spGh5JO1QzneH1bIiardz~0VflXm0T3CaVL~XdiTcF69naRLAnmJBnxRIW2qUXBMY0fbktLW1LvtT~C1PP4xCUB~85JOhRwOCrnZo7ZkUhgSSxtQehJ5KnnSWug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of West Fargo Public Library Board voted May 8 to adopt the library’s 2025–2030 strategic plan, approving a roadmap that frames services around three core values: compassion; growth and learning; and community and connection.

Board members discussed how the plan will be measured and implemented before the vote. Jenna (Library Director) said the plan will rely on both anecdotal evidence and “hard data” from impact reports and the annual report, and gave collection turnover as an example metric. Board member Leanne suggested adding explicit, measurable goals in future updates to support the narrative reporting.

The plan organizes work under six focus areas (two per core value) and is intended to guide programming, collections and outreach over the next five years. The board heard no objections and adopted the plan by unanimous voice vote.

The board’s adoption creates an expectation that staff will report progress using the mix of qualitative stories and quantitative indicators Jenna described; the transcript does not specify which precise metrics will be adopted or a reporting schedule.

The board moved on to remaining business after the vote.","The City of West Fargo Public Library Board voted to adopt a five-year strategic plan centered on compassion, growth and learning, and community and connection.","actionData","errors"]

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