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River Falls Library Board of Trustees Minutes August 3 , 2026 Present : Tiffany Alexander, Nick Carow, Lorraine Davis, Rebecca Ferguson, Kari Heinselman, Jayne Hoffman Mike Metro, Tanya Misselt, Ann Nelson, Absent: Jean Ritzinger Guests: Amy White 1. The meeting was called to order by President Metro. 2. A quorum was established. 3. Misselt confirmed the meeting was in compliance with opening meeting laws. 4. Guest: Amy White needed no introduction! 5. Agenda. Davis moved, Nelson seconded, and the Board passed a motion to approve the agenda as submitted. 6. Minutes of Last Meeting: Anderson moved, Heinselman seconded and the Board passed a motion to accept the minutes of June 1, 2026. 7. Foundation Meeting: Misselt presented a summary of the last Foundation meeting. Because the Foundation funds the library ’s loanable technology, and in order to introduce the public to the wide range of possible loaners, the Foundation requested the library staff to organize a “technology petting zoo ” to introduce patrons to the variety of available rentals. 8. President ’s Report: Metro reported on information shared with Misselt about an installation highlighting immigrant farm-working women and including the farmer employers ’ perspectives. Misselt was able to get the installation for our library for December and January. 9. Director ’s Report: Misselt led discussion about the various components of her report, including current finances, continuing construction and renovation, HVAC and Solar updates, the coming blood pressure hub, and policy revisions. 10. Consent Agenda: Anderson moved, Ferguson seconded, and the Board approved the consent agenda regarding:  May 2026 Library Expense Report of $43,407.99  June 2026 Library Expense Report of $24,826.18  Amended Room Use Policy 11. Adjournment: It was moved, seconded, and approved by the Board that the meeting be adjourned circa 7:15 pm. Respectfully submitted, Rebecca Ferguson, Temporary secretary