The Library Board met 12/17/2024. One of the information items they received was an update on the Library Building Project. I’ve prepared a transcript of the discussion for download: Library Executive Director Colleen Rortvedt told the board that there had been significant progress made on […]
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Finance Committee Approves 4 Routine Action Items, Receives ARPA Update – Alderperson Croatt Expresses Surprise That $2 Million Was Needed To Install Broadband In Library
The Finance Committee met 11/11/2024. It was a brief meeting lasting not quite 10 minutes during which the committee unanimously approved all 4 action items and also briefly discussed American Recovery Plan Act funds. I’ve prepared a transcript of the discussion for download: PURCHASE OF […]
Library Board Meeting 11/19/2024 – Will Vote On Request To Award $175,000 Library Move Contract To Boulevard Relocation Services
The Library Board is meeting 11/19/2024 at 4:30PM. They will be voting on a request to update the APL Naming Opportunities Policy. They will also be voting on a request to approve two limited term, part-time internship positions funded by external grants. The Community Partnerships […]
Library Board Meeting 10/15/2024 – Will Vote On Request To Close Temporary Library Location 11/26/2024 To Facilitate Move Back To Permanent Location In Early 2025
The Library Board is meeting 10/15/2025 at 4:30PM. They will be voting on a request to close the temporary library location on Tuesday, November 26 to facilitate the return to the permanent library at a date yet to be determined in early 2025. The lease […]
Library Board Meeting 09/17/2024 – Will Vote On Committee Appointments, Receive Update On Library Project, Receive Information On Appleton’s First Poet Laureate
The Library Board is meeting 09/17/2024 at 4:30PM. They have two action items on the agenda which is approval of the August bill register and approval of Library Board Committee appointments for 2024-2025. As information items, they will also be receiving a number of reports […]
Library Board Receives Update On Building Project – Is Told Geothermal Well Drilling Has Been Completed
The Library Board met 07/16/2024. One of the items they received was an update on the Library Building Project which was presented by Library Executive Director Colleen Rortvedt. I’ve prepared a transcript of the discussion for download: The information provided in the agenda packet provided […]
Library Board Meeting 05/14/2024 – Will Receive Library Project Update, Undergo Trustee Training Regarding The Social Justice Framework To Develop Public Library Services With Underserved Families
The Library Board is meeting 05/14/2024 at 1PM. They will be voting on request to approve the April 2024 bill register, the e-rate expenses, appointments to the Library Board’s Nominating Committee, and the updated City of Appleton Vehicle Usage Policy. They will also be receiving […]
Common Council Votes 13-1 To Approve Transfer Of $2 Million In ARPA Funds To Library Project To Cover Cost Of Installing Broadband
The Common Council met 04/03/2024. One of the items that was separated out for an individual vote was the request to approve the transfer of $2 million in ARPA funds to the Library Project. There was minimal discussion about this, so there is no need […]
Finance Committee Meeting 03/25/2024 – Will Vote On MOUs For ARPA Projects, Transfer Of $2 Million In ARPA Funds For Library Project
The Finance Committee is meeting 03/25/2024 at 5:30PM. They have a lot of items on the agenda, many of which appear to be fairly routine requests to award contracts and purchase orders, accept grants, and make budget amendments. There are some American Recovery Plan Act […]
Library Board Meeting 03/19/2024 – Will Undergo Trustee Training, Receive Program And Project Updates
The Library Board is meeting 03/19/2024 at 4:30PM. The only action items are approval of the February bill register and approvement of a budget amendment for $100. There are several updates including Children’s Program updates, Community Partnerships updates, and the hiring process update, and the […]