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Committee backs naming Fountain City Public Library, creating library board and joining Winding Rivers system
Summary
The committee recommended approval of Resolution 2026-02 to designate the Fountain City Public Library as the city's official library, supported forming a Municipal Library Board, and voted to recommend participation in the Winding Rivers Library System; TEACH service estimated at $1,200 annually.
The Committee reviewed Resolution 2026-02, discussed renaming the proposed 'Nook & Cranny Library' to 'Fountain City Public Library,' and moved to recommend approval of the resolution to the Common Council for its March 11, 2026 meeting.
Committee members expressed general support for creating a Municipal Library Board to provide oversight and governance consistent with state guidelines. The Committee also discussed authorization for library participation in the Winding Rivers Library System and noted the state's TEACH service at an annual cost of approximately $1,200. Committee member Scott Feraro moved and Committee member Stephen Qualy seconded a recommendation to forward authorization to the Common Council.
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