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The Library Board approved an updated First Aid policy and spent much of the meeting on updates and presentations rather than major decisions. There was no public comment, and the board also used the meeting to publicly thank Director Jeff Dawson for 19 years of service.

Key Decisions

Board approved an amended First Aid policy, a nuts-and-bolts decision that affects how staff respond when someone is hurt or sick in the library.

City updates included storm damage, a grant for more Paddler Park improvements, and an upcoming city discussion about fluoride in the water—an issue residents will likely want to track at City Hall.

Youth Services previewed the Summer Reading program and showed the board the dramatic play area—more of a program spotlight than a decision, but it signals what families can expect this summer.

Public Input

No public comments or communications recorded for this meeting.

Agenda Items

UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Motion to adopt amended First Aid policy
Passed
The board voted to adopt an amended First Aid policy. The minutes don’t explain what changed, which makes it hard for residents to judge whether this was a simple update or a meaningful shift in how incidents are handled. When policies are updated without a plain-language summary in the record, transparency suffers even if the change is routine.
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REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
The board heard a string of city updates: storm damage, a grant for additional Paddler Park improvements, a successful city-wide river cleanup, and that the city will be discussing fluoride in the water. There was also an update that Parks and Rec is close to securing fireworks funding from resident donations. None of this was a board decision, but it’s a useful snapshot of what the city is prioritizing and what topics may be coming up for public debate.
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NEW BUSINESS A. Youth Services Coordinator Ehle presented the Summer Reading program
Youth Services Coordinator Terry Ehle presented the Summer Reading program and walked the board through the dramatic play area in youth services. This was informational, but it’s also the kind of program work that directly affects families and library use during the summer. No vote or formal action was recorded.
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