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Prescott Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 In Person: Amy Fiege, Jerry Klasen, Carissa Langer, Tasslyn Magnusson, Susan Oney, Penny Peterson. Absent: Adam Granquist, Anne Kressly. Call to Order: Jerry Klasen called the meeting to order at 6:31 pm with a roll call of Board members confirming that a quorum was present and that the meeting was in compliance with the open meeting law. Agenda: A motion to accept the agenda for July 15, 2026 was made by Penny Peterson and seconded by Susan Oney and carried. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve May 21, 2026, Library Board minutes was made by Amy Fiege and seconded by Susan Oney and carried. Director’s Report: Carissa Langer presented a Director’s Report for May and June. • Highlights included report on reports on the Summer Reading sign-ups as well as Darien’s school visits in May. As of the meeting time, 422 individuals have signed up for Summer Reading. • Trustee Training Week is August 10-13. • Parking Lot/Side Walk projects are completed. • Kinsey Peterson is the new library assistant. • Two Hudson School Libraries are closing. Staff from the library were able to review their collections and obtain over 200 books. • Friends Organization: The Friends continue to meet monthly at the library. Kris Sampson will attend future board meetings as a representative of the Friends. • Penny Peterson made a motion to accept the Director’s Report, seconded by Susan Oney and carried. Financial Report – Library Expenditures: • Carissa Langer presented the library expenditure report. • The line for contractual service is over budget because the shared spaces with city hall are having issues. Carissa will continue to monitor and keep the Board informed. • Jerry Klasen made a motion to accept which was seconded by Susan Oney and carried. Old Business • None. New Business • Building Planning Update o City is now looking at a joint building that would house police/city hall and the library. o The goal for the library in this re-envisioning would be to have extra space and an additional community room as well as study rooms. Treasurer’s Report: Amy Fiege reported a balance of $6,016.83 and reported writing a check for a recent author visit. Issues and Assignments for Next Meeting: • Current rotation of policies and procedures for discussion. • Tasslyn can provide a zoom link for future virtual meetings. • Jerry Klasen will work with Carissa to complete her annual staff evaluation. • Next Meeting: August 20. Adjourn: Penny Peterson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 pm, seconded by Amy Fiege, the motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Tasslyn Magnusson