Minutes_Library Board of Trustees Update 08.28.25Copyrighted
October 6, 2025
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of September 8, 15, 22, 23, and 25,
2025; Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Minutes of
March 22 and April 6, 2023; Historic Preservation
Commission of August 21, 2025; Human Rights Commission
of August 12, August 29, and September 4, 2025; Library
Board of Trustees Update of August 28, 2025; Park and
Recreation Commission of August 12, 2025; Transit Advisory
Board of April 10, 2025; Zoning Advisory Commission of
September 3, 2025; Zoning Board of Adjustment of August
28, 2025; Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of
August 27, September 2, and September 4, 2025.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 9 8 25 City Council Minutes
2. 9 15 25 City Council Minutes
3. 9 22 25 City Council Minutes
4. 9 23 25 City Council Minutes
5. 9 25 25 City Council Minutes
6. Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Minutes of March 2023
7. Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Minutes of April 2023
8. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
9. Human Rights Commission Minutes - August 12, 2025
10. Human Rights Commission Subcommittee Minutes - August 29, 2025
11. Human Rights Commission Subcommittee Minutes - September 4, 2025
12. Library Board of Trustees Update
13. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
14. Transit Advisory Board Minutes
15. Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes
16. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes
17. Proof —August 27 Proceedings
18. Proof —September 2 Proceedings
19. Proof September 4 Proceedings
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Carnegie -Stout Public Library
Library Board of Trustees Update
From the Meeting August 28, 2025
Present: A. Alanda Gregory, President; Andy Bland, Vice President; Diann Guns,
Secretary; and Trustees, Jessica Connery, Victor Lieberman, Christy Monk, and Pam
Mullin
• The Board approved library expenditures.
• The Board approved bid for Mini -Split Air Conditioner for 2nd floor Server Room
• The Board approved to use funds in the Robert Mutschler Trust for future
renovations for a phase one plan for library service improvements
• The Board approved a contract amendment with FEH Design to continue design
services for library renovations
• IT Manager Mike Kerth demonstrated a preview of the library's new laptop and
tablet checkout kiosk, which was built using 3D printers owned and operated by
the library. These devices, if purchased by a third -party vendor would come with
a price tag of approximately $40,000 and approximately $6,000 in annual
maintenance and service agreements. The total cost for the unit to be built and
designed by library staff was approximately $4,500.
• The library distributed more than approximately 2,000 books as prizes to
participants in the Summer Reading Program across all ages. Over 1,600 books
went to students 12 and under. August saw the conclusion of another well
participated Summer Reading Program, helping prevent boredom and the summer
slide.
• Library staff participated in numerous summer community gatherings including
but not limited to the Dubuque County Fair, National Night Out, the Back -to -
School Bash, and DBQFest,
Statistical Highlights
July Count
Total Checkouts
47,367
Total Visitors
18,901
Total Program Attendance
4,455
Total Computer/Wi-Fi Use
12,063
Library Board of Trustees
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A. Alanda Gregory, Board President
Andy Bland, Vice -President
Diann Guns, Board Secretary
Jessica Connery
Victor Lieberman
Christy Monk
Pam Mullin
Nick Rossman, Library Director
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Flora Park — Steel Open Air Pavilion (Blue Roof),
2605 Pennsylvania Ave. Dubuque, Iowa 52001
PRESENT: Jennifer Tigges, Robin Kennicker, Ron Axtell, Lori 011endick,
and Josh Jorgenson
ABSENT: Jason Henkel, Jess Ochoa
STAFF PRESENT: Dan Kroger
CALL TO ORDER: 011endick called meeting to order at 4:30pm.
MINUTES APPROVED VOTE:
It was moved by Kennicker, second by Axtell, to approve the minutes of
the July 8, 2025, meeting. Unanimous.
PUBLIC INPUT:
None
SOUTH POINTE SUBDIVISION PARK NAMING REVIEW AND
RECOMMENDATION:
Upon review of the park name submissions, the consensus amongst
commission members was that there we no names, other than South Pointe
Park, that had a direct connection to the subdivision nor park space. 011endick
commented that the majority of the public tends to refer to/recognize these
neighborhood parks by their location. The motion was made by Tigges to name
the park South Pointe Park. This was second by Kennicker. Unanimous.
COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN UPDATE:
Staff presented a brief update to the master plan process, highlighting that the
online survey will end on Sunday, August 17'. Tigges asked staff if they would
still have an opportunity to meet with the consultants as the previous meeting
times were cancelled. Staff did let the commission know that the opportunity will
be still be available prior to the end of the engagement process.
COMMISSION COMMUNICATION / QUESTIONS:
Axtell asked staff to check and update the park listing on the City's website to
include the new neighborhood parks.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Kennicker, second by Jorgenson, to adjourn the meeting 5:38
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p.m. Unanimous.
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