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Library board approves consent agenda, adds security-camera upgrade for later discussion; Friends group outlines 2026 plans
Summary
The Grand Marais Public Library Board approved a consent agenda amended to add a proposed security camera upgrade for later discussion and heard an update from the Library Friends of Cook County, who listed members, officers and monthly meeting cadence and asked for collaboration into 2026.
The Grand Marais Public Library Board of Trustees convened on Thursday, November 20 and approved the consent agenda as amended, adding a proposed upgrade to the library's security camera system for discussion after the scheduled library performance review.
The amended consent agenda was offered during roll call and routine business. A committee member moved "I'll make a motion to approve the consent agenda with the agenda as amended," another committee member seconded, and the chair called for a vote. The chair announced the motion passed; the transcript notes one participant said "I oppose" during the vote but the chair stated the motion passed unanimously. The minutes and precise vote tally were not specified in the transcript.
Sarah McManis, who identified herself as "trustee director," and other trustees were present; County Commissioner Dave Mills was also in attendance. The board added the security camera upgrade to the agenda specifically to be addressed after the library performance review, but no technical or cost details for the camera upgrade were discussed during this meeting.
Stacy Dullard, representing the Library Friends of Cook County and identifying herself as the group's current board chair, gave an update on the Friends' activities and solicited ideas for collaboration in 2026. "I don't have much to share but just wanted to give you an update on the activities of the library friends and then ask if you have any suggestions or creative ideas for ways we can work together next year into 2026," Dullard said. She listed current Friends members as Agatha Armstrong, Cindy Seio, Beth Blank, Kelsey Kennedy, Joanna Larson, Jack Miller, Carl Solander and Andy Larson, noting Andy Larson serves as secretary and Joanna Larson as treasurer. Dullard said the Friends meet once a month on Tuesdays.
Board members did not take final action on the proposed security camera upgrade during this meeting; the item was added to be discussed after the scheduled library performance review at a future agenda. The meeting proceeded to routine reports following the Friends' update.
