Library Board Discusses How to Use Stadium Sales Tax Dollars to Increase Library Hours (2/28/08)
At the Hennepin County Library Board meeting on Wednesday, February 27, initial planning to increase library hours within the Hennepin County Library system was discussed. Excess income from the stadium sales tax, up to $2 million annually, can be used to increase library hours. This provision was provided by the County Commissioners and the State Legislature when approving the stadium tax last year.
Income and cost projections must first be
completed and discussions will begin as to
the implementation of expanded hours. The
schedule will be determined within the next
few weeks in consultation with County
Commissioners, County Administration,
Library Administration and Library Board.
Discussions will occur with managers, staff
and unions. New hours will become effective
within the next few months.
A PDF of the Ballpark Library Hours - Preliminary Outline can be found posted on The Friends' website.