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The presenter (board president) summarized resources available on a collaborative website (mywisconsinelibrary.org) created by Wisconsin library organizations to explain what IMLS funds support: efficiencies of scale such as delivery and interlibrary loan services, BadgerLink databases, technology like hotspots used by some libraries, professional development and competitive innovation grants. The presenter noted that the Appleton Public Library does not use IMLS funds for some subscription services mentioned elsewhere (for example, Hoopla), but said some Wisconsin libraries do and would be directly affected.

The presenter also said most Department of Public Instruction (DPI) staff positions that support libraries statewide are funded by IMLS and that a cut to IMLS would hinder DPI's ability to provide compliance support, continuing education and other services to smaller and rural libraries. The presenter reported that some states had received immediate freeze notices but Wisconsin had not, while noting no significant positive updates since the board's prior meeting. Trustees were directed to the website for more information and to consider contacting policymakers if they wished to advocate for federal funding.

The briefing was presented as an informational item; no formal board action was proposed. Trustees asked clarifying questions and discussed museum partners that may also be affected; staff emphasized the site as a resource for those who want to respond.

Directives from the meeting: trustees were provided the informational website and encouraged to inform others if they consider the issue important. Staff did not present grant amounts or forecast which specific local services would be lost, and the transcript contains no vote or formal directive beyond sharing the informational resource.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Appleton - Library Board meeting 04-15-2025 - Apr 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","During the president's report, trustees were briefed about the proposed federal elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and told how IMLS grants and related funding support interlibrary loan, statewide databases and DPI staff positions in Wisconsin.","taxTitle","Appleton City, Winnebago County, Wisconsin","taxId",3976,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":42,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6598906,"Appleton Public Library reports high usage after reopening; renovations, art and program updates continue",2129000,2335000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3021941-acf562e6e250c8436b2f46199b1660fa&start=2129&end=2335","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3021941-acf562e6e250c8436b2f46199b1660fa/thumbnail_2129000.jpg","/articles/6598906/Appleton-City/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Appleton-Public-Library-reports-high-usage-after-reopening-renovations-art-and-program-updates-continue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6598906-87203a67fdb5a254f849b0c625814d1c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770705774&Signature=h1FW26Rq-dfemqE5nzxLhKm9qdXTlFFL2w5R5I019hThZ-q84y8QihUw-X5FZhqJP2d79kZsDS-sTbCeCX7aYXJ9VyJ80njK-2MdDkN3OvR~AP2~7v6E0PjpsYH7N8NHab-fZS2GhENB-A0gb58gVH4T0o46nOYEMbTsieKl8X-SZc7AkR~C~OYlGaoKXQ-P6Ggzl6Qq6AsX35w-XDkdRLrlNNNnPuI35woKHAwJmU-wHZZvfXBo6aL3N4QZECRtqAf18HhB63dtTWf7WNyTN8Wu1-bH2RmB2LOPfxyzD9W-5gbxWGxGTRt4RvUPeYCBNJPwJlMp6Y2lHk2V7aLCyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library staff updated trustees on construction finishing work, visitor numbers since reopening and community programming during the April 2025 meeting.

A staff presenter said exterior concrete work and railing installations near the book drops are complete or underway, landscaping and paint touch-ups are in progress, shelving shims are being secured and the rubberized surface for the children's garden was being installed. Additional punch-list items cited included loop (assistive listening) installations, signage and wall rework where taping and finishing remain visible.

On usage, staff reported activity from opening through March: 2,427 new library cards, 1,450 replacement cards, 5,132 renewals, 98,838 checkouts, 909 study-room bookings, 272 community-room bookings, 95 creation-studio bookings, 206 sensory-room bookings and a six-week door count of about 64,000 (noted as large compared with the prior College Avenue branch average of ~15,500 over a comparable period). The presenter described the library as \"definitely still hopping,\" and trustees noted positive public feedback.

Staff also described cultural and partnership programming: the Rick and Sue Ditien Gallery is hosting artist-in-residence Colt Brown (painter and photographer; owner of Empire Inks and Timeless Tattoos) through June with live-painting and workshops planned; future residencies are scheduled through early 2026 with a new call for artists planned at year-end. A pop-up teen exhibit in the Thomas P. Fanning teen area showcases painted violins and canvas art created in partnership with Big Arts in the Little Apple, Fox Valley Symphony and Appleton Area School District; the teen works were inspired by the symphonic piece \"Oceana.\" Staff invited trustees to a Crafty Creators program and circulated examples of two handmade books gifted to children's services.

Trustees were told Saturdays and Sundays remain busy and staff circulated photos showing children's activity and sensory-room use during a typical Monday morning. Staff noted partnerships with Friends groups for staff recognition and community events (for example, National Library Week activities, bookmarks and giveaways).","Staff reported robust card signups, checkouts and room bookings at the library's newly renovated facility and described ongoing construction touch-ups, landscaping and programming including artist residencies and teen exhibits.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6598911,"Appleton Public Library trustees approve bill register, budget amendment, carryovers and updated financial policy",162,919000,1081000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3021941-acf562e6e250c8436b2f46199b1660fa&start=919&end=1081","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3021941-acf562e6e250c8436b2f46199b1660fa/thumbnail_919000.jpg","/articles/6598911/Appleton-City/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Appleton-Public-Library-trustees-approve-bill-register-budget-amendment-carryovers-and-updated-financial-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6598911-86af902fedc954b2e42306540ca2902b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770705774&Signature=dB5MeFKJo1dSN8WvTgdW0MKzTcBV23GUdjGwhr5WYe8kHg0dmQOFnT~eJggspnMABdIizn~Iv4waW25svCglWuhe2KmU-Q7~dgiHMtx-buhA6b9e8i31~t6WHZ9GveB3Dy3z1vUqfxfzB6BCG479VjAzwGvF5lh3mz2lvQBEhcKAphMdM6xpDNxFafI6vJ1gC8nfzkYEUuPNwgztYtn4Ex8Ef1m2qSqwQ9tQ19eObvnUmN~lvyZ05nkkFY8aabM-k-49Vs17WrzXnmjnhe56~Z6fwcw~gubBiE4eNIK6yKM-u3rs9rDkSbgT~6qfYYj6xUg1u5Q6FP8KEgRfAiXGBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Appleton Public Library Board of Trustees approved four financial actions during its April 2025 meeting: the monthly bill register (25-0351), an April 2025 budget amendment (25-0352), library carryover requests for fiscal 2024–25 (25-0363), and an update to the APL Financial Policy (25-0353). All items were adopted by voice vote.

Board members moved and seconded each item and the presiding officer called for the voice votes; each item was approved after the board responded \"aye.\" The actions included routine financial oversight measures and a policy update clarifying the library's authority to accept and administer grants.

Staff described the bill register as the ledger of expenditures trustees are statutorily required to approve at each meeting and walked the board through common vendor charges. A staff member explained that recurring charges from OWLS (the regional library consortium/OWLSnet) represent multiple services—barcodes, receipt paper, envelopes and an annual OWLSnet membership fee—and are properly allocated across department ledger lines rather than duplicated billing. The presenter also identified erroneous gas charges linked to an external facility (not the library) that are being reimbursed and will appear correctly on a subsequent bill register.

On the budget amendment, staff said the change included small donations and designated funds (for example, donations to support Fox Cities Reads). For the carryover requests, trustees were told these are routine by-policy carryovers: external grant or designated funds received for specific purposes in 2024 that staff ask to carry forward into 2025 so the funds may be spent for their intended uses.

Trustees also approved an update to the library's financial policy clarifying the board's role as the committee of jurisdiction for library grants and making explicit how library grant approval interacts with City processes for administration and reporting. During discussion trustees pointed out and corrected a stray comma in a paragraph describing revenue receipts; staff confirmed the library submits revenue to the City as general revenue and that non-sufficient-funds charges are handled the same way.

Votes at a glance: 25-0351 Bill register — motion to approve; moved and seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote. 25-0352 April 2025 budget amendment — motion to approve; moved and seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote. 25-0363 2024–25 library carryover request — motion to approve; moved and seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote. 25-0353 2025 APL Financial Policy Update — motion to approve; moved and seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote.

Board members did not record roll-call tallies in the minutes; the meeting used voice votes for these actions. Staff told trustees they will continue to refine bill-register descriptions with City Finance so line-item descriptions are fully visible in future packets.","At an April 2025 meeting, the Appleton Public Library Board of Trustees approved the monthly bill register, a budget amendment, carryover requests for 2024–25 grant funds and an updated financial policy; actions were taken by voice votes after staff explained accounting details and the role of trustee oversight.","actionData","errors"]

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