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Home My WebLink About09-16-26 - Library Board of Trustees - Agendas & Packet MaterialsA. Call meeting to order - 4:00 p.m. B. Changes to the Agenda C. Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board C.1 Welcome of New Library Board of Trustee Members (Mohr & Redburn) D. Approval of Minutes D.1 Approval of June 17, 2026 board minutes (Gregory) E. Action Items E.1 Election of Library Board Chair & Vice Chair (Gregory) THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA LBT AGENDA Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Bozeman Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting: Topic: Library Board of Trustees Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86065639677 Meeting ID: 860 6563 9677 One tap mobile +16699009128,,86065639677# US (San Jose) +16694449171,,86065639677# US Join instructions https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/86065639677/invitations? signature=bTDlTWG5PlxPBQMsDvp2aIlGuo39BaltIF7KUCyn2h4 Please state your name and place of residence in an audible tone of voice for the record. This is the time for individuals to comment on non-agenda matters falling within the purview of the Committee. There will also be an opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments pertaining to that item. Please state your name, and state whether you are a resident of the city or a property owner within the city in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three minutes. Please limit your comments to three minutes. Approve 1 E.2 Naming Policy/Donor Recognition for Children's Room (Johnson) E.3 Library Services Contract(Gregory) F. FYI/Discussion F.1 Library Land Policy(Redburn) F.2 Strategic Plan Proposal(Gregory) G. Reports G.1 Director & Staff Reports / Correspondence (Gregory/Department Heads) G.2 Friends & Foundation Report(Johnson) G.3 Commission Liaison Update(Madgic) H. Adjournment For more information please contact Susan Gregory, sgregory@bozeman.net This board generally meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Committee meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our ADA Coordinator, David Arnado, at 406.582.3232. In order for this Board to receive all relevant public comment in time for this meeting, please submit via the Public Comment Page or by emailing comments@bozeman.net no later than 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Public comment may be made in person at the meeting as well. 2 Memorandum REPORT TO:Library Board of Trustees FROM:Chair & Vice Chair, Library Board of Trustees SUBJECT:Welcome of New Library Board of Trustee Members MEETING DATE:September 16, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Introduction of new appointed Library Board Trustees STRATEGIC PLAN:1.2 Community Engagement: Broaden and deepen engagement of the community in city government, innovating methods for inviting input from the community and stakeholders. BACKGROUND:Chair & Vice Chair will recognize new appointed Library Board of Trustees . UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:None Report compiled on: June 10, 2026 3 Memorandum REPORT TO:Library Board of Trustees FROM:Bozeman Public Library SUBJECT:Approval of June 17, 2026 board minutes MEETING DATE:September 16, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Minutes RECOMMENDATION:Approve STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners. BACKGROUND:Written record of key details discussed during the meeting, which includes actions taken and next steps. Minutes are the formal document that captures the date, time, attendees, agenda items, and any motions and actions taken. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:N/A FISCAL EFFECTS:None Attachments: BPL Board Minutes, June 17, 2026.pdf Report compiled on: August 19, 2026 4 Bozeman Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting June 17th, 2026 4 pm in the Library Board Room Minutes Attendance Library Board Chair Ken Spencer, Trustees Pam Henley, Mike Long, Stewart Mohr and Mike Redburn; Bozeman Public Library (BPL) Director Susan Gregory; Assistant Director Becky Kasten; Administrative Assistant Lauranna Cossins; Department Heads Carmen Clark, Ellie Newell, Ben Nielsen and Sarah Widger; Library Friends & Foundation Director Janay Johnson; Bozeman City Commissioner Jennifer Madgic Call to Order Meeting was called to order by Board Chair Ken Spencer at 4 pm. Public Comment – No Public Comment Approval of the Minutes Action Trustee Henley moved to approve May 20th, 2026, Library Board minutes; Trustee Mohr seconded. All voted in favor of approving. Trustee Recognition of Service- Trustee Mohr shared a letter of recognition for Trustee Spencer, who has termed off of the Board. Trustee Mohr read the letter stating that Trustee Spencer has served the Library for 10 years as a member of the Library Board of Trustees and most recently as Chairman. “With an extreme sense of gratitude, we all thank you for the work that you've done during these last 10 years.” Pictures of the Library by a local artist were given to both Trustee Spencer and Trustee Henley in recognition of their commitment to the Library and the Library Board of Trustees. Discussion Long Term Planning for use of Library Property- Trustee Redburn stated he will be consulting with City Attorney Greg Sullivan and Library Director Gregory to draft a Library land use policy template that would contain boilerplate sections. Discussion followed among Trustees about the importance of such a document and the best way to move forward. 5 Action: FY2027 Holiday and Library Closures- Trustee Mohr moved to approve the holiday Library closure schedule as presented. Trustee Henley seconded. All voted in favor of approving. Correspondence was provided to the Board prior to the meeting. Highlights included: Volunteer Coordinator Kate Adams nominated all the Bozeman Library volunteers for the Montana Governor 's Award for Community Service. Our volunteers were not chosen, but the Governor 's office sent a letter to Kate thanking our volunteers on the Governor’s behalf for their contributions to their community. Somebody wanted ice cream in the Children’s department. A patron requested plastic be placed on the couches to reduce odors. Someone requested a pajama day. A patron requested that the Library open at 7am. Department Report Highlights Director’s report - - Director Gregory provided her report to the Library Board prior to the meeting. Highlights were reviewed. The City Manager has requested one full-time Bozeman Police Department Security Support Officer for the Library in his proposed FY27 Budget. There will be more details to come regarding supervision and hours if the request is approved by the City Commission. Department Heads’ Highlights – Department reports were provided to the Board prior to the meeting. Highlights included: Collection Management Department Head Clark shared that 2 of her employees, Michelle Dorrance and Mo Wigert, have recently completed the Montana State Library certification program. Public Services Department Head Widger said that she and her team are at the beginning stage of reviewing our current circulation policy. Some of the discussions are around allowing temporary cards with limited permissions for individuals that cannot show proof of address. Adult Programming 6 & Outreach (APO) Department Head Nielsen reported that his team just hosted the Summer Learning Kickoff for all ages. The program is a new concept of offering reading challenges and activities that adults and children can do together. Librarian Emily Otis was featured on Stella Fong 's Flavors under the Big Sky to talk about the Kitchen Table. Youth Services Department Head Newell said that the Children’s department renovation committee has reached the stage of finishing the design with the architects and is now looking at details such as where to place electrical outlets in the floor plan. She shared that she is excited about how beautiful the department will be and that she is eager to be able to share renderings with the Trustees. City Commission Library Liaison - City Commissioner Madgic shared that the FY27 City Budget Commission meeting is next Tuesday. Library Friends & Foundation- Director Johnson stated that they are almost done raising all the money for the Children 's Department renovation. She shared the good news that the Foundation recently got a $250,000.00 gift. She and her staff have engaged with a firm for the community engagement concept design project for a west-side library branch. She hopes that the initial meetings will be as early as mid-September. She will be reaching out to the Trustees to see if they would want to be part of the stakeholder interviews. There was no further business or discussion. The meeting was adjourned by Board Chair Spencer at 5:00pm. 7 Memorandum REPORT TO:Library Board of Trustees FROM:Director of the Bozeman Public Library SUBJECT:Election of Library Board Chair & Vice Chair MEETING DATE:September 16, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Administration RECOMMENDATION:Elect a Library Board Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2027 STRATEGIC PLAN:1.2 Community Engagement: Broaden and deepen engagement of the community in city government, innovating methods for inviting input from the community and stakeholders. BACKGROUND: Per the By-laws of the Board of Trustees of the Bozeman Public Library ARTICLE II – Officers- Section 2 Elections and terms of office: Board officers shall be elected at the first regular meeting of the Board following July 1 of each year. The Chair and the Vice Chair shall be appointed members of the Board and shall hold offices for one year or until their successors are named. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:N/A ALTERNATIVES:N/A FISCAL EFFECTS:None Report compiled on: September 7, 2025 8 Memorandum REPORT TO:Library Board of Trustees FROM:Friends and Foundation Director SUBJECT:Naming Policy/Donor Recognition for Children's Room MEETING DATE:September 16, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Policy Discussion RECOMMENDATION:Approve STRATEGIC PLAN:3.3 Friendly Community: Ensure Bozeman continues to welcome diversity through policies and public awareness. BACKGROUND:The Bozeman Public Library Board of Trustees shall have sole responsibility for authorizing the naming or renaming of Library facilities and/or subunits of facilities. The Library Board of Trustees authorizes the Library Foundation and Library staff to carry out such a program for recognition of Library supporters, as approved by the Board, with the clear understanding that the standards and guidelines of the program will be always administered unitarily and equally. All solicitations for naming opportunities must be coordinated through the Library Friends and Foundation. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:N/A Report compiled on: September 9, 2026 9 Memorandum REPORT TO:Library Board of Trustees FROM:Director, Bozeman Public Library SUBJECT:Library Services Contract MEETING DATE:September 16, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Agreement - Legal RECOMMENDATION:Authorize the Chair of the Bozeman Public Library Trustees to sign the Library Services Contract between the Board of County Commissioners of Gallatin County and the Board of Library Trustees of the city of Bozeman Public Library. STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners. BACKGROUND:The County does not currently provide its own Library services to its residents and instead relies upon other local governments including the City of Bozeman; as such, the County desires to enter this Agreement for the Bozeman Public Library to provide its services to County residents; and, WHEREAS, Section 22-1-315, MCA, provides that the County and the Library may enter into a contract by which the free public library of the City of Bozeman shall assume the functions of a county-free library within Gallatin County. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None recommended FISCAL EFFECTS:The County agrees to pay the Library for library privileges for its residents the sum of $1,086,983. Payment will be made upon receipt of a signed contract 30 days after approval of the Final Budget in two installments on or before the last day of November 2026 and June 2027. Report compiled on: July 31, 2026 10 Memorandum REPORT TO:Library Board of Trustees FROM:Trustee Mike Redburn with the Bozeman Public Library Board SUBJECT:Library Land Policy MEETING DATE:September 16, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Plan/Report/Study RECOMMENDATION:Discuss and move forward with draft outline STRATEGIC PLAN:1.3 Public Agencies Collaboration: Foster successful collaboration with other public agencies and build on these successes. BACKGROUND: Develop a policy/procedure outlining a decision making framework for responding to questions, requests or other issues related to the use of the library site. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None at this time ALTERNATIVES:N/A FISCAL EFFECTS:N/A Report compiled on: October 15, 2025 11 Memorandum REPORT TO:Library Board of Trustees FROM:Director, Bozeman Public Library SUBJECT:Strategic Plan Proposal MEETING DATE:September 16, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Agreement - Agency/Non-profit RECOMMENDATION:Discussion and approval to move forward STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners. BACKGROUND:The following proposal to facilitate a strategic planning project for the Bozeman Public Library. This proposed scope of work is based on a discussion with Susan Gregory and Becky Kasten on August 11, 2026. It is highly adaptable and can be modified upon further discussion. Strategic planning is a wonderful opportunity to engage and energize the staff, trustees, and greater community around the library’s goals. Library Strategies will help you make the most of this time by combining our library expertise and specialized knowledge with your deep understanding of the community. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:N/A FISCAL EFFECTS:N/A Report compiled on: August 11, 2026 12 Memorandum REPORT TO:Library Board of Trustees FROM:Bozeman Public Library SUBJECT:Director & Staff Reports / Correspondence MEETING DATE:September 16, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Plan/Report/Study RECOMMENDATION:Updates & Review STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners. BACKGROUND:Departmental news & monthly highlights UNRESOLVED ISSUES:N/A ALTERNATIVES:N/A FISCAL EFFECTS:N/A Attachments: Adult & Outreach Services Mobile Services Report.pdf Public Services September 2026- Stats Report Youth Services Report compiled on: September 9, 2026 13 APO Department Report June - Sept 2026 Summer Program Highlights Outreach Highlights Looking to Fall We had many great programs this summer. Here are a few of the highlights: • Both Music on the Green concerts were met with great success. Hundreds of patrons enjoyed listening to and dancing along with Emma and Ledge, and Clint Anderson and the Montana Gazette. (Liz and Becky) • We tried out a couple new programs in the form of a presentation on Citizen Science by Bill Locke, and a Cyber Clinic put on by Cyber Montana. (Ben) • The Kitchen Table hosted its first Author/Cook, Mariah Gladstone who gave a taste of indigenous foods to a completely full crowd. (Emily) Summer is a busy time for Library outreach. This summer the Library handled 15 tours, and presentations with help coming from all Library teams. We were especially grateful for the short term workers from Youth Services who made our participation in several events possible. Here are a few highlights: • Farmers' Markets at the beginning and end of summer were excellent locations for distributing guidebooks. (Ben N., Liz, Kate A.) • The Bozeman Renaissance Festival was a great opportunity to highlight the machines of the Work Bench to an interested audience (Ben N., Emily, Liz, Matt) • Music on Main gave us the chance to engage with many children and their parents in the Kids Zone (Emily, Grace E., Ben N.) • Homeward Point invited us to participate in their first customer appreciation day which gave us a chance to visit with some of their customers outside the Library (Ben N, Grace E.) • David is gearing up for the busiest Work Bench season by offering a new Ask David Anything program on Saturday mornings with the hope that many of the more advanced questions can be handled that way. • Liz is back full time and fall will see the return of some her beloved programs like Crafternoon and Quilting. • The team has diligently planned alternate locations for programs as disruptions from the renovation loom closer. We are hoping to provide patrons with the least interruptions we can. Patrons fill the Kitchen Table and beyond for Mariah Gladstone's presentation. Emily and Ben assist patrons at the Bozeman Renaissance Festival 14 Mobile Services Report Summer 2026 Summary Stop data: Total Stops: 132 Total Service Hours:142.25 Total Patrons: 1575 Programming Data*: Total Programs: 140 96 Outreach Storytimes 39 Summer Learning 5 BELLA summer camp Total Program Attendees: 1328 Birth-5, 373 Elementary Age Children, 19 Teens, 340 Adults. Total: 2,060 *Some Data will overlap with Youth Services Report Bookmobile Update: Mobile Services was on the road for 10 total weeks of Summer Learning scheduling. From June 15th through August 22nd. Additionally, the statistics in this report include a special event (BLOC Party @ Story Mansion) on August 27th and several make up stops completed the week of August 24th. This was the first summer of data following Mobile Services’ shift to a 3 week schedule. Due to this shift, we would expect to see a 33% decrease in stats across the board from the previous summer. In reality, We saw a higher than expected number of total stops, service time and overall program participants, having added several unique stops, including preschools from our schedule last summer to this summer. However, We saw lower than expected total patron attendance and participation in our STEAM programming. This is likely due to the cancelation of the Lunch on the Lawn event by the Emerson, previously our highest attendance stop during the summer, coupled with inclement conditions (smoke and extreme temperatures) causing fewer people to be at parks and other outdoor spaces during much of the summer. A decrease in participation in our BELLA Summer Camp outreach programming is directly tied to the ICE activity experienced in late June. Children crafting at MSU family housing City Summer camp participants and park patrons at Story Mill Park. 15 September 2026 Public Services Department Board Report Prepared by Sarah Widger, Department Head swidger@bozeman.net, 406-582-2403 (desk), 406-579-9271 (cell) E. Burnim Won a Cates Scholarship Elianna Burnim was awarded the Montana Library Association’s Sheila Cates Scholarship. Sheila Cates served as Library Development Coordinator at the Montana State Library from 1985 until her death from cancer in 1993. Sheila, whose energy, kindness, and ingenuity made an impact on so many Montana librarians, was named Montana Library Association’s Librarian of the Year in 1993. The Montana Library Association established the Sheila Cates Scholarship in 1994 to provide financial support to association members seeking education in the library and information science field. The Sheila Cates Scholarship provides financial support to Montana Library Association members seeking a graduate degree in library and information science or a graduate school library media program. Individuals selected to receive an award from the scholarship fund must show potential for emulating Sheila’s contributions to Montana libraries. Congratulations, Elianna! Here’s the announcement blurb from the Cates Scholarship Committee: Elianna is a Library Aide at the Bozeman Public Library. She is pursuing a Master's in Library and Information Science from the University of Washington. When asked about her professional goals, Elianna stated that "my professional ideals center on helping to advance digital equity, expanding on Montana libraries' long-standing tradition of supporting freedom of information to help support the community's ability to utilize technology in support of that same goal...I want to help support initiatives that ensure all community members can effectively engage with digital tools and resources." State Certification Sarah Widger received her Montana State Library Certification in June 2026. She received the Administrator Certification with specializations in both Library Services to the Public and Collection Management and Technical Services. New Scheduling Software In August we purchased a subscription to Snap365 Scheduling as the chosen tool for assisting with the development of desk schedules for the library. This has been a multi-month process starting in November 2025 when Becky, Sarah, and Carmen met with other libraries across the state and country to learn from their experiences. Snap365 met the needs of Bozeman Public Library best and can show when staff are scheduled and what their tasks are during their scheduled shift. It can accommodate different time off types and email a weekly schedule to employees. Recent Hires We welcomed three new staff members to the Public Services Department in Spring 2026: Evey, Peter, and Sam. Peter works 20 hours per week and Sam and Evey each work 15 hours per week. They spend portions of their day shelving, answering phones and carting recently returned books, and working at the front Hub desk. They have learned a lot over the past few months, and it has been great having them on board! 16 September 2026 - FY26 Statistics Snapshot Prepared by Sarah Widger, Department Head swidger@bozeman.net, 406-582-2403 (desk), 406-579-9271 (cell) Circulation Total Circulation: 1,013,518 Bozeman Physical Items: 577,753 Mobile Library Physical Items: 27,912 Digital Resources: 407,853 Bozeman Physical Items: 577,753 Adult Collection: 247,878 Fiction: 113,793 Nonfiction: 80,305 Magazines & Non-Print: 53,698 Young Adult Collection: 18,495 Fiction: 17,391 Nonfiction: 461 Non-Print: 643 Juvenile Collection: 311,380 Fiction: 231,034 Nonfiction: 49,949 Magazines & Non-Print: 30,397 Mobile Library Physical Items: 27,912 Adult Collection: 3,538 Fiction: 1,988 Nonfiction: 772 Non-Print: 778 Young Adult Collection: 273 Fiction: 254 Nonfiction: 7 Non-Print: 12 Juvenile Collection: 24,101 Fiction: 17,881 Nonfiction: 3,939 Non-Print: 2,281 Digital Resources: 407,853 Libby: 219,600 New York Times: 58,609 Newsbank: 30,174 Hoopla: 29,291 Kanopy: 16,647 Library Speakers Consortium: 12,172 Consumer Reports: 8,258 Linkedin Learning: 7,664 NYT Cooking: 6,271 Culturegrams: 4,684 Transparent Language: 4,420 Ancestry: 3,265 Novelist: 2,488 Academic Search Elite: 1,070 Creativebug: 854 Blackstone Unlimited: 679 17 Main Library Visits: 354,091 Children’s Room Visits: 137,597 Open Hours: 2,947 New Library Cards: 6,065 Holds Placed by Bozeman Patrons: 66,651 Overdue Notices Sent: 275,029 Self-Checkout Uses: 331,253 Item Renewals: 187,890 Items Sent via County Courier: 14,123 Items Received via County Courier: 17,020 Meeting Room Bookings: 1,981 Mobile Library Visits: 10,748 Number of Stops: 672 Service Hours: 636 Weeks in Operation: 46 New Library Cards: 201 Programs: 553 Program Attendees: 9,381 Programs Total Programs: 1,718 (including Mobile Library Programs (553) & Outreach Events (39)) Adult Programs: 554 All Ages Programs: 80 Teen Programs: 71 Tween Programs: 52 6-11 Programs: 226 0-5 Programs: 735 Total Program Attendance: 80,396 (including Mobile Library Programs (9,381) & Outreach Events (3,544)) Adult Program Attendance: 9,090 All Ages Program Attendance: 23,466 Teen Program Attendance: 1,704 Tween Program Attendance: 1,120 Age 6-11 Attendance: 19,876 Age 0-5 Attendance: 25,140 18 Children’s Room RenovationAs summer comes to a close, this fall’s plans areat last coming into focus. My best estimates ofthe next steps are:Sept 15 or 22 - the City Commission willreview the builder’s contract and (ideally)give it a thumbs upLate Sept/Early Oct - we will begin a month-long Big Checkout, encouraging folks tocheck out abundant amounts of books fromthe Children’s RoomLate Oct - See Ya Later celebration for theChildren’s RoomLate Oct/Early Nov - temporary Children’sRoom set up in the Community Room; YSstaff migrate ourselves and about 50 billioncubic feet of art supplies upstairs to thePonderosa and Cottonwood RoomsMid-Nov - construction begins; many YSprograms move offsite. (We are currentlyworking through logistics with several verygenerous community organizations and CityLegal, details TBA)-Ellie Newell, YS Department Head Summer LearningA whirlwind of learning, reading, and playingkids has swept through BPL, with notablehighlights of delighted tiny dancers flyingacross the Community Room during FamilyBallet Classes (above, thanks Core BalletSchool!), 5,626 free meals served to ourcommunity (thanks, HRDC & BLFF!), and araucus indoor circus attended by over 800people (thanks 406Cirque, Tinworks Art,Museum of the Rockies, Random Acts ofSilliness, Mountain Air Dance, Wild Whimsy FacePaint, innumerable volunteers, & BPL & BLFFstaff!) More information including circulationand program attendance numbers to come. Farewell, Robyn!After three years of service to our community’schildren, Robyn Till has departed BPL to pursueher Masters in Library and Information Scienceat the University of British Columbia. I ambeyond delighted that Robyn is heading tolibrary school. We already miss her twinklingsmile, her voracious curiosity, and her deep loveand affection for the families we serve. Thank you Elli, Grace, & Matt!We were absolutely blessed this summer with afabulous trio of short term workers: ElliBertram, Grace Epperson, and Matt Kortan.Without these three folks, Summer Learningwould simply not be possible. From leadingprograms to helping kids find comic books tothoroughly unglamorous deep cleaning andschlepping, what a joy it has been to workalongside Elli, Grace, and Matt! SEPTEMBER TIDBITS YOUTH SERVICES B O Z E M AN P U B L I C LI B R A R Y S E PT EM B E R 20 2 6 Stay in the loop atEngage Bozeman,your one-stop-shopfor announcements,progress snapshots,& more!engage.bozeman.net/children 19 Memorandum REPORT TO:Library Board of Trustees FROM:Bozeman Public Library Friends & Foundation SUBJECT:Friends & Foundation Report MEETING DATE:September 16, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Plan/Report/Study RECOMMENDATION:Discussion/Highlights STRATEGIC PLAN:7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight: Utilize best practices, innovative approaches, and constantly anticipate new directions and changes relevant to the governance of the City. Be also adaptable and flexible with an outward focus on the customer and an external understanding of the issues as others may see them. BACKGROUND:Standing item on the Library Board of Trustees agenda - Friends & Foundation provides an update of pertinent information for the Library. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:None Report compiled on: January 14, 2026 20 Memorandum REPORT TO:Library Board of Trustees FROM:City of Bozeman SUBJECT:Commission Liaison Update MEETING DATE:September 16, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Plan/Report/Study RECOMMENDATION:Discussion-City of Bozeman Commission Updates STRATEGIC PLAN:7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight: Utilize best practices, innovative approaches, and constantly anticipate new directions and changes relevant to the governance of the City. Be also adaptable and flexible with an outward focus on the customer and an external understanding of the issues as others may see them. BACKGROUND:Standing item on the Library Board of Trustees agenda - City Commissioner Liaison provides an update of pertinent information for the Library. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:None Report compiled on: April 9, 2025 21