Library Board

Meetings


  • 6:30 p.m.
  • 4th Monday of:
    • January
    • March
    • May
    • July
    • September
    • November
  • Library Administrative Office
    8595 Central Park Place
    Woodbury, MN 55125
The meeting notice will be posted on the Library website and/or mailed at least three working days in advance of the meeting.

Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members


Board Member
Term
District
David Olufson January 2017 - December 2019
 1
David Lande
 January 2015 - December 2017
 2
Michael Reeves
 January 2015 - December 2017
 3
Gina Gamnis January 2015 - December 2017
 4
Tammy McCulloch
 January 2016 - December 2018
 5
Sara Meyer
January 2017 - December 2019
 At large
Marie Skinner
 January 2016 - December 2018
 At large

Composition


The Library Board consists of the following members, all of whom are residents of Washington County:
  • 7 members appointed by the County Board of Commissioners consisting of:
    • 1 citizen from each Commissioner District
    • 1 County Commissioner appointed to serve ex officio by the County Board of Commissioners
    • 2 citizens at large

Terms


The 7 members are appointed for 3-year terms. Library Board bylaws limit the number of terms to 2.

Purpose


The Library Board is authorized under 2005 Laws of Minnesota, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes 134.07 and 134.15 to provide public library services to Washington County residents who live outside of Stillwater and Bayport, which operate city libraries. The Washington County Library Board is advisory to the Washington County Board of Commissioners, which is the governing board of the Library.

Responsibilities


Reviews at least annually the following polices of the Library and recommends them to the County Board for final approval. Policies may include:
  • Accepts donations and gifts on behalf of the County Board
  • Board bylaws and county library goals and objectives
  • Building policies
  • Cooperates with other public officials and boards and maintains vital public relations
  • Develops strategic plans and related operational plans for approval of the County Board
  • Materials selection policies
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the County Board
  • Public service policies
  • Reviews the challenges brought related to the collection and makes final determinations related to these challenges
  • Reviews various physical and building needs to see that they meet the requirements of the total library program and recommends facility plans and changes to the County Board
  • Studies and supports legislation that would bring about the greatest good to the greatest number of libraries

Remuneration


Library Board members are reimbursed for mileage expenses and per diem at the rate currently in effect for county employees.

Operating Procedures


This board operates in accordance with the operating procedures established by the county.