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Why it matters: policy language will guide how the library manages reserves, collection decisions and how donations that create ongoing maintenance obligations are handled.

Discussion and context: board members noted the fund policy was established during a previous city administrator’s tenure and mirrors policies used by other state libraries. The packet shows a 10% target fund balance and the board discussed whether the library should use fund balance to fulfill the flexible facilities grant (see related motion). Members asked whether language from a recently adopted city donation policy—which requires donors to account for ongoing maintenance costs—should be incorporated into the library's gifts and donations policy so the library is not left absorbing long-term maintenance costs for donated fixtures or larger-scale projects.

Board direction and next steps: members asked staff to add the city's donation language to the library policy draft and return the revised text for approval at the next meeting. The collection development and reconsideration policies will return for final review and approval at the next meeting; board members emphasized the reconsideration policy requires complainants to be Port Washington residents who have read the challenged material.

Outcome: no formal vote on policy changes at this meeting; board requested edits and will consider approvals at the next regular meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-05-19 City of Port Washington, WI - Library Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Port Washington Library Board began first review of fund and collection development policies, discussed a reconsideration policy, and requested that language from the city's donation policy—requiring donors to consider ongoing maintenance costs—be incorporated for larger donations.","taxTitle","Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin","taxId",70176,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6232682,"Port Washington library staff update: new children's librarian, teen services vacancy and summer programming changes",242,284000,526000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3425900-2adc819183fd851b7af2c1133b3e353d&start=284&end=526","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3425900-2adc819183fd851b7af2c1133b3e353d/thumbnail_284000.jpg","/articles/6232682/Port-Washington/Ozaukee-County/Wisconsin/Port-Washington-library-staff-update-new-childrens-librarian-teen-services-vacancy-and-summer-programming-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232682-e582c0f14152a42215023c7c490be88d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153085&Signature=k417EHEAkS76DdSU~js0~2qdEMMQS1TGX7FsY7iLNPEJ3oiz6jTuqWEISSOpZ7Psed7W7P3OiuWNoUkABlE60gx4LwBZdNwQiXp4Ub5oGVqJvL9hbyls8Ca9l8IHKKSWJiBLk6ndAejLxsEF8QTu0Gh5KQ~rClq2ToTvFufo1P7X7Kisqok6tksMTTpycKhufFIeUO2lYBrD~6WQ-YvnEv1GFiuDwoj9NdkQy7Pn7uhOVawrRIVGnghENTuMPhBxMJxs9aqgKj1shwqQoTrM6ALCfe0pwZW44mEB78fnJ68rvvR4WOi2qjcaHJnOHpFWQrvF5Wc-jXGgObxaIccG~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library staff told the Port Washington Library Board that a new children's librarian has started and summer programming attendance has been strong, while the library will lose its teen services employee this week and is recruiting replacements.

Why it matters: staffing and program changes affect service delivery and summer programming for families and teens. Board and staff discussed options to sustain teen services and how to track summer reading without paid Beanstack software.

Details: the children's librarian started and led programs that drew 40 to 50 attendees; staff reported she plays guitar and that summer reading turnout looks promising. The teen services position’s last day is Thursday; the board discussed open recruitments for a library assistant/storyteller and a generalist library assistant and confirmed jobs should be posted to the city's website if not already. Staff said teen café attendance has dropped dramatically and they are consulting for professional advice and considering outreach options (including working at the high school or developing partnerships) to rebuild participation.

Summer reading administration: the board was told the library will not use Beanstack and will track summer reading on paper; staff said Beanstack was discontinued at the state level and other nearby libraries are not using it.

Outcome and next steps: staff will post job openings, continue outreach to peer organizations (including a partnership with Gallery 224 for programming) and report back to the board on recruitment and teen program strategy.","The library reported a new children's librarian with strong summer program sign-ups, the impending departure of the teen services employee, recruitment plans, reevaluation of the teen café and a move away from Beanstack for summer reading tracking.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_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":56,"_73":56},6232687,"Library renovation to begin June 16; board discusses phasing, access and logistics",144,1685000,1829000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3425900-2adc819183fd851b7af2c1133b3e353d&start=1685&end=1829","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3425900-2adc819183fd851b7af2c1133b3e353d/thumbnail_1685000.jpg","/articles/6232687/Port-Washington/Ozaukee-County/Wisconsin/Library-renovation-to-begin-June-16-board-discusses-phasing-access-and-logistics","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232687-1322a275e89467fabc93d5db990639c5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153085&Signature=RnuqcY0Rt-IJQ6ueEXazj1-~xUAQgDRE0tKIUpqqZaSbMvL384tSyHE41QbO2j4LwW1b4Teo24tNao4-UGmUw2OnQ2Vlqadgloi3AkLuGvcSbGptxMSK6AWsPNaWHQW0TsT8ASgBt5hnYuriOz8lRYa0d8dO8JzOSvzY9q35sGUu61TsfgNfMKfFqslFdVsOl84HQEZLQ0BXggTLVw~9zSj666n6l90wrKOTf4hZ~Vt5vS~89u~uITyXckS6rVGulRLlerpjTtCFVfUOKzrarHLJ0j~J5-PSoK9QDDoEHvfDKlRWkbCFexby4NEwtMhUISXOTT4C~RYdMIagcffiEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Port Washington Library Board heard details about the renovation construction schedule and logistics for the flexible facilities grant project; contractors are scheduled to begin on June 16 and aim to finish major first-level work by August, with completion targeted around January.

Why it matters: the schedule affects library operations, patron access and timelines for when renovated spaces will reopen. Board members discussed how to move collections, where contractors will park and how to manage public communication during work.

Details: an architect and contractor representatives met with board leadership and city staff; the contractor team has a phased plan that will begin with first-floor work (referred to as the “choir room”/first-level phase) before moving to lower levels. The plan calls for wrapping shelving units and using lifting jacks to move stacks during carpet replacement and other work. The board discussed contractor identification for workers, parking on Little Street East, coordination with Roger (city maintenance) and avoiding disruption to the schedule.

Technology and interim service changes: the board discussed temporarily removing public computers from the floor during the remodel and offering laptops or tablets for Wi‑Fi access. Printing will continue via staff-assisted print requests sent to the checkout desk email.

Communications: the board has placed project notices throughout the library and on Facebook; members encouraged broader sharing so patrons know about schedule and service changes.

Next steps: staff will coordinate detailed schedules with the contractor, confirm contact points, finalize parking/stack-move logistics and share a more detailed daily schedule when it becomes available.","The Port Washington Library Board reviewed the construction schedule for the renovation backed by a flexible facilities grant, confirmed a June 16 start, and discussed phased work, book-move logistics, parking and publicity.",{"_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":56,"_73":56},6232692,"Port Washington library board approves up to $100,000 from fund balance to complete renovation grant",255,1131000,1386000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3425900-2adc819183fd851b7af2c1133b3e353d&start=1131&end=1386","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3425900-2adc819183fd851b7af2c1133b3e353d/thumbnail_1131000.jpg","/articles/6232692/Port-Washington/Ozaukee-County/Wisconsin/Port-Washington-library-board-approves-up-to-100000-from-fund-balance-to-complete-renovation-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232692-c58a44875b0309cc0583e6d516452c3f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153085&Signature=BS5KvBDBqArilmaeBfbVYuslANMNE~rCw7pM8fJ771gmASK223FzZMDFPCFozGrXM6mk85-HPiUT7OT46epOkIBqhHzxr6SUqZisAnErzQHjgBplpKsUbodzUuFJ1dfpWaDUN5py~7LT4NTn2KPaGCYKUSMtyLlIcoPgLoVG4QBWNu9I07vQEdFW3fT1pIH0anfDCuZ3yeimJwKENbp8Y10OgkEgR6e3Cl6wgHdUywW9alEaU0e5w-STHHzqMMzalAehou~WFZWb3Ne0EqvoqXs4g4jvWapBJAduu~pG3A7g7nOm6BqY01W4PexWsXFxgE4Ff6QQkQDIVRFcnd6dmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Port Washington Library Board voted to allocate up to $100,000 from the library's fund balance to complete work associated with a state flexible facilities grant and later approved up to $38,119 specifically for furniture and equipment tied to that project.

The vote to authorize spending up to $100,000 passed by voice vote; the meeting record shows the motion carried after members voiced approval. The board separately approved a motion, also by voice vote, to spend up to $38,119 of the fund balance for furniture and equipment as part of the same renovation effort.

Why it matters: the board is using reserve funds to cover remaining costs for a renovation supported in part by a state grant. Board members discussed preserving a roughly 10% target fund balance for operations and how the proposed allocations would affect reserves.

Details and context: the packet and a memo from the city's finance director showed a reserve balance of $109,793.26 and listed the potential need to allocate approximately $94,896 in addition to prior estimates. During discussion board members noted a target fund balance equal to roughly 10% of the library's operating budget (discussed as $73,000, calculated from an operating budget figure shown in the packet). A city staff member clarified that the library also holds funds in a Greater Milwaukee Foundation account (GMF) that are separate from the city's general fund balance.

Board members discussed how staffing changes this year produced carryover in the fund balance and that using a portion of that balance for the renovation would still leave reserves for operations. The board asked staff to develop a plan for restoring the fund balance toward the 10% target.

Outcome and next steps: the board approved the allocations by voice vote; minutes and the packet indicate the board expects to bring policy- and budget-related follow-ups to future meetings, including how to replenish reserves and the specific furniture purchases to be made within the authorized amount.","The Port Washington Library Board voted to allocate up to $100,000 from its fund balance to complete work tied to a state flexible facilities grant and separately approved up to $38,119 for furniture and equipment purchases tied to the renovation.","actionData","errors"]

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