Library Board
The Board of Trustees of the Sloan Public Library consists of seven members, appointed to the board by the City of Sloan. All members to the board will be for six years, except to fill vacancies.
Current members of the Board of Trustees are: Karel Birnie; Darby Iverson; Dixie Iverson, Treasurer; Lisa Koenig; Joanna Low; Mary Parker, President; Jenna Ricklefs; and Steve Spohr.
As existing board members terms expire, we need new individuals to join the board. If you are a resident of the communities of Sloan or Salix and have an interest in serving on the Library Board, please contact the library at 712-428-4200.
Sloan Public Library Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
Library Meeting Room
Director Victoria Eliason; Librarian Teresa Ernst; Treasurer Dixie Iverson; Mary Parker, President; Lisa Koenig; Karel Birnie; Joanna Low; Steve Spohr; Darby Iverson; and Jenna Ricklefs.
Call to Order at 6:31 PM
Minutes Approval from 5-20-26
Motion to approve the minutes by Lisa K. ; 2nd by Karel B. MC
Bills Approval
Motion to approve the bills for the month by JoAnna L. ; 2nd by Steve S. MC
Treasurer’s Reports
Motion to approve the treasurers report by Lisa K. ; 2nd by JoAnna L. MC
Public Comment
Librarian’s Report: See Attached Sheet
Unfinished Business:
*Sloan Public Library’s 80th Anniversary
-August 13 and 14.
-8/13: Foam Party
-8/14: Hot dog cook out
-SPL T-shirts
*Freedom Truck Update
- 971 people visited the museum
*Summer Reading 2026 Plans
New Business:
*Back HVAC Replacement
- unit is obsolete, have to replace whole unit
*Wage Increase for FY27
- Discussed wage increases.
Motion to approve the wage increases for Victoria to $22.00, Teresa to $16.00, Barb to $13.75 by Lisa K. ; 2nd by Karel B. MC
*Sloan Story Walk #9 Panel Issue
*No July Meeting
*Teresa and Vicky Certification Renewals
*Independence Day Closure:
-Library Closed July 3-4
*Upcoming Programs:
*Walk Fit and Senior Flex & Fit Continues-MWF at 9:30 AM
*Mahjong Wednesdays at 1:30 pm
*Youth Chess Club-Mondays of June at 2 pm with Steven Schaffer
*Ag in the Classroom-June 23 at 1 pm
*Sloan Bomb Pop Up Story Time-June 25 at 3 pm
*Salix Bomb Pop Up Story Time-June 26 at 10 am
*Summer Reading Begins July 9 at 10 AM (Continues on Thursday of July)
*Story Time at the Monona County Fair-July 10 at 10 AM
*Siouxland Ag in the Classroom –July 14 at 1 PM
Board Education
Other Business
Blood pressure cuff ordered
Next Meeting: Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Adjourn at 7:15 PM
Open Meeting—Public Invited to Attend