Finance Committee Votes To Accept $274,000 Grant For Library Project – Discusses How That Will Impact Overall Project Budget

The Finance Committee met 01/20/2025. The item on the agenda that resulted in the most discussion was the request to approve a $274,000 Non-State Grant to go toward the library project. There was extended discussion about whether accepting this grant would increase the library project’s […]

Library Board Meeting 01/14/2025 – Will Vote On Multiple Policies Related To New Building, Receive Update On Library Project

The Library Board is meeting 01/14/2025 at 5PM. They will be voting on a several policies pertaining to the new library including the Naming Opportunities Policy, Supplemental Space Use Policies, and meeting room rental rates. They will also be receiving an update on the building […]

Library Board Receives Updates On Donor Signage, Capital Campaign, Friends’ Plans For 2025

The Library Board met 12/17/2024. They received information on donor signage plans as well as reports from Friends of Appleton Public Library on the Capital Campaign and the Friends’ plans for 2025. I’ve prepared a transcript of the discussion for download: DONOR RECOGNITION: Library Executive […]

Library Board Receives Update On Building Project – Director Rortvedt Indicates They Are Still On Track For An Early 2025 Opening But Does Not Have A Date Yet

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 […]

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 […]