Meetings

• Second Wednesday of each Month
• Northfield Public Library
  210 Washington St.
  Northfield, MN 55057

Special meetings are occasionally called.

For transaction of business at any meeting, a majority of members constitute a quorum.

Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

Overview
The City of Northfield Library Board makes recommendations regarding the library administration, policies, annual budget, operations, and maintenance of all library facilities. The board monitors and advocates for legislation concerning public libraries. The board also cooperates with other public officials and boards to maintain positive community relations.

Library Board Bylaws
View the Library Board Bylaws.

Members
 

Name	Office	Term Expiration Date	Telephone Number
Hans Muessig	Chair	December 31, 2014	612-839-3265
Charlotte Carlson	Vice-Chair	December 31, 2015	507-645-9642
Jon Denison		December 31, 2013	Not available
Adrienne Falcon		December 31, 2015	507-645-4935
Michael Harper		December 31, 2013	507-645-2316
Kathleen Jasnoch		December 31, 2014	507-663-1510
Vacant		December 31, 2013
Dan Riehle-Merrill		December 31, 2014	507-645-9025
Noah Cashman		December 31, 2015	Not available
Bill North	Friends' Liaison		Not available
Bob Bruce	SELCO Board Member		Not available
Lynne Young	Board Liaison (Library Director)		507-645-1801

Application & Membership Requirements
The board consists of nine members as determined by the City Council. Each member serves a three-year term. Terms are staggered for continuity. There is a consecutive three-term limit. Members do not receive monetary compensation.

Since the cooperative library system serves Rice County residents, as well as those who live within the city limits, state law allows for up to four members of the board to be Rice County residents. Dakota County residents, unless living with the Northfield city limits, are not eligible for the board, as they are served by a different library system.

The Mayor recommends applicants to the City Council based on their interest in maintaining a good public library for the use of citizens of Northfield, along with willingness to serve and background.

Applications are available for download or at:

City Clerk's Office, City Hall 801 Washington St. Northfield, MN 55057

Northfield Public Library 210 Washington St. Northfield, MN 55057