Hennepin County Library Employee forums – Summer 2009

Today’s agenda APEX update 2010 proposed operating budget Mission and vision update Strategic planning next steps Q&A

APEX Updates “Go Live” Oct. 12 Ongoing APEX updates APEX training Policy changes Excellence in accounting, finance, procurement and employee business practices

APEX Information Online HCNET>About Hennepin>APEX Project Connect Operations Blog Excellence in accounting, finance, procurement and employee business practices

2010 operating budget Instructions to all departments 4 percent reduction to property tax requirement Include PERA and health insurance costs for employees Library Proposed reduction of $3 to $5 million to 2010 operating budget Increase in operating expenses due to opening of Maple Grove and Plymouth Reduction in merger funds from City of Minneapolis Other factors Governor’s unallotment Human Services Stimulus dollars HCMC

Going forward Library under budget in 2008 Library has taken significant reductions in 2009 – dollars and FTE Staff who filled positions that have been eliminated have all been offered other positions in the Library. This practice will continue. Mission and strategic plan will give direction

Budget schedule Library meeting with County AdministrationAug. 3 Library Board meetingAug. 10 County Board briefing on 2010 maximum property tax levySep. 3 County Board adopts maximum 2010 property tax levy and tentative budgetSep. 8 County Administration submits 2010 proposed budget Mid-Late Sep. Library presentation to County Board Oct. 23 Commissioner amendmentsNov. Truth in taxation public hearingDec. 3 County Board approves 2010 budget and levyDec. 15

Why have a mission? Shared mission for staff, Library Board and customers Essential for strategic decision-making Provides focus for HCL as a premier library system Only successful if each of us lives the mission

Journey to defining our mission Spring 2008 Staff “gallery walk” sessions Library Board mission retreat Presentation of draft statements at Library Board meeting Summer 2008 Revised statements shared at Library Board meeting Fall 2008 Decision to put mission decision on hold

Mission recommendation Hennepin County Library’s mission is to nourish minds, transform lives and build community together.

Strategic planning for 2010 and beyond Strategic planning... Defines purpose in terms of long-range objectives Defines priorities for resource allocation Aligns short-term action and resources with longer-term objectives Successful strategic planning is... Dynamic Participatory Responsive to the organization’s and customers’ needs Practical

Q and A Thank you

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