Lake Mills Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
3:30 p.m.
Meeting was Called to Order at 3:30 PM
· Attendance
o Members Present: Julie Aamodt, Larry Rice, Shannon Bruhns, Luke Peters, Jan Belica
o Members Absent:
o Staff Present: Kim Brackey, Library Director
o Public Present:
· Agenda
o Motion to approve the agenda by Larry Rice and 2nd by Jan Belica
o Approved Unanimously
· Previous Minutes
o Motion to approve previous minutes was made by Jan Belica and 2nd by Shannon Bruhns
o Approved Unanimously
· Monthly Finances
o Motion to approve Monthly Finances made by Larry Rice and 2nd by Shannon Bruhns
o Approved Unanimously
· Library Updates
o The circulation report was discussed. Kim pointed out the continued increase in numbers in several areas due to the Summer Reading Program in July. While there was a slight decrease in circulation in some areas from June to July, the numbers were still significantly higher than they are the rest of the year.
o Director’s Report: Kim shared a document highlighting the month. Kim explained the necessary change in the website due to ADA compliance rules. She shared that she would make this a point of interest for Trustee Training in September. LMPL was represented at National Night Out by Dwight Angel, but attendance was low at the event this year. Staff are busy weeding books and preparing for the annual book sale.
· Youth Services Director Report
o Melanie shared a written report with staff highlighting her activities over the last month.
· Old Business
o Staff updated the LMPL mission statement to read: The Lake Mills Public Library empowers all people to learn, connect, create, and thrive by providing free and equitable access to information and materials, technology, programming opportunities, and community resources. Jan Belica made a motion to adopt this new mission statement as written. Shannon Bruhns second the motion. It was approved unanimously.
o Brackey updated the Board regarding the latest Community Wellness Center meeting held at the LMCDC with Atura and shared next steps.
· New Business
o Brackey provided a Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up: 211 kids registered for the program; $3,995 in donations were secured from local businesses and community members; 1,169 people attended SRP events, over 226 bookmarks were turned in by 8/5/26 (several more since then); over 350 prizes were claimed by 8/5/26 (several more since then); another very successful year!
o Brackey shared plans for some grant request ideas she has for LMPL for FY 2027 and asked the Board for input for other ideas
o The Borrower Registration Policy will be discussed in September and was briefly reviewed for obvious changes to consider; suggestions were made
· There were no public comments
· The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8th 2026at 3:30 p.m.
· Motion to Adjourn: Larry Rice. Seconded by Luke Peters. Approved unanimously.
· Meeting Adjourned at 4:32 pm