The Postville Public Library Board met on April 22, 2026 at noon in the library. Board members present were Gwen Foels (late), Cici Mueller, Clara Lensing, Sandie Helgerson, Teri Polfer and Library Director Crystal Duffy.
Clara Lensing called the meeting to order at 12:00 PM
Minutes
Cici Mueller made a motion to approve the March 2026 minutes. Teri Polfer seconded. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report
The previous month’s bills were shared with the board, and signed by two members and an excel spreadsheet of the bills was also shared.
Sandie Helgerson made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report and pay the bills for the next month. Teri Polfer seconded. Motion carried.
Librarian’s Report
Tier 2 and 3 library standards were discussed. Crystal shared updates about HF 8260. Crystal gave a brief report about the IRDC summit and how it was a positive experience and has given her ideas for programming, building cosmetic improvements and helped energize her about serving the community. The library will be hosting a Scouts program every Thursday in May that is open to youth from K-5. Crystal shared that the VITA program was a big success this year with more people utilizing the program than years past.
New Business
CiCi Mueller made a motion to accept the Computer & Internet Use policy as is. Gwen Foels seconded. Motion carried.
Cici Mueller made a motion to add the AI policy as presented to library policies. Teri Polfer seconded. Motion carried.
Sandie Helgerson made a motion to table the Fieldprint discussion so that the board has time to read and consider the city attorney’s concerns. Cici Mueller seconded. Motion carried.
Teri Polfer made a motion to approve Crystal’s attendance at the IRDC summit. Gwen Foels seconded. Motion carried.
Old Business
None
Cici Mueller made a motion to adjourn. Sandie Helgerson seconded. Motion carried. Adjourned 12:49