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The Carver County Library Board consists of five members representing the five members’ commissioner districts and appointed from the residents of Carver County for staggered terms of three years by the Carver County Board of Commissioners through an open appointment policy. Board members are Gwen Kuhrt (President), Stacie Lindquist, Jan Melchert (Secretary), Dee McDonald, Charles Teh, and Tenley Rutledge (Student Representative).

Carver County Library Board 2024

From left to right- standing – Gwen Kuhrt, Tenley Rutledge, Dee McDonald, Charles Teh,
seated- Jan Melchert, Stacie Lindquist

Minnesota state law gives power to the County Library Board to:

Be responsible for the establishment of policies and rules governing library operations, review of the annual operating budget and five-year capital plan for submission to the County Board, development of long-range plans and any other duties delegated to it by the County Board of Commissioners.
Be responsible for the acceptance of gift and trust funds and notifying the County Board of the acceptance of those funds. Have sole authority and discretion in maintaining and developing the collections of the library
Be responsible for the use of library meeting rooms.

The library board holds monthly meetings typically on the second Tuesday of most months, starting at 4:30 p.m. at locations around the County, check our calendar for any details. The public is welcome to attend when meetings are held in person.

To comment on upcoming agendas please email Library Director Jodi Edstrom. For agendas and minutes not listed below, please contact our Administrative Offices at 952-361-1430. Her complete contact information is below.

Jodi Edstrom, Carver County Library Director
4 City Hall Plaza Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: 952-361-1432
Fax: 952-448-9392
jedstrom@co.carver.mn.us

2024

2023

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