Revised MOE Support Documents
July 1, 2009 --As the regional libraries and local units of government investigate the recent changes to the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) statutes, questions have arised and additional clarification is available. The revised Legislative Outcomes document
is intented as a handout and the revised Talking Points will provide more detail to the the presenter. Both documents have been revised and updated to reflect recent questions and conversations with funding bodies since the adjournment of the 2009 legislative session.
Supporting Documentation for Recent MOE Statutory Amendments
June 10, 2009 --The documents listed below define and explain the outcome of the changes to the statutory language regarding Minnesota library funding, that is the minimum level of support and maintenance of effort. Please share them with public library directors and other staff interested in the topic.
There were many issues raised to the Library Funding Committee that did not involve statutory language changes as part of the solution, but do nevertheless change the definition of maintenance of effort. An example is the list of items included under "capital costs". State Library Services was instrumental in both defining and allowing these changes, which represent significant positive changes to MOE.
Thanks to Ken Behringer, Director, Dakota County Library
, Elaine Keefe, Capital Hill Associates and MLA/MEMO Lobbyist and Mark Ranum, Director, Plum Creek Library System and 2009 MLA Legislative Chair for all they have done during and after the session regarding this effort.
Work of Library Funding Committee Ready for Legislature
December 5, 2008 -- The Minnesota Library Funding Committee produced two documents to assist with discussions during the 2009 legislative session.
The Minnesota Library Funding Summary (PDF 47KB) is a one page handout listing the recommendations and designed as a quick reference tool. This was first distributed at Association of Minnesota Counties' annual conference.
The Minnesota Library Funding Recommendations (PDF 89KB) is a descriptive five page document which includes details about each recommendation, sample language for statutory revisions, meeting dates, document history, and a roster of committee members.
Chronological listing of Minnesota Library Funding Committee meetings
April 4, 2008 -- Initial committee meeting, introduction of work group members. discussion of charge and general introduction to library MOE
April 17, 2008 -- Identification of issues
May 15, 2008 -- Identification of possible solutions for issues
June 2008 -- Sub-committee continues work on resolutions
July 9, 2008 -- Review sub-committee work and approve document for general distribution to sponsoring organizations
History of the Minnesota Library Funding Document
July 9, 2008 -- Review by Suzanne Miller, State Librarian
July 16, 2008 -- Presentation by MOE Work Group at the Minnesota Library Association Annual Legislative Forum, Chanhassen
July 24, 2008 -- Review by Council of Regional Public Library System Administrators
August 1, 2008 -- Presentation by MOE Work Group and discussion at the Association of Minnesota Counties' Summer Policy Committee meetings
November 21, 2008 -- Presentation at AMC/LMC/MICA Meeting
November 21, 2008 -- Presentation at MLA Annual Conference, Bloomington
Volunteers needed for MOE Working Group
February 2008 -- As a follow-up to the January 22 statewide meeting on Minimum Funding Levels and Maintenance of Effort (MOE) for library funding [more information below], CRPLSA will create a statewide working group to further explore MOE issues and develop possible action items.
Statewide meeting
January 2008 -- The Council of Regional Public Library System Administrators (CRPLSA) will host a statewide meeting on the topics of the Minimum Level of Support and Maintenance of Effort (MOE) on January 23, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Hardwood Creek Branch of the Washington County Library, located in Forest Lake.
The meeting is designed to encourage an open and frank discussion about Minimum Level of Support and MOE in Minnesota. The day will begin with an educational and historical review presented by Ken Behringer, Director, Dakota County Library. After questions have been answered concerning the basic statutes and their interpretations, discussion will be open to all in attendance. Coffee will be available at 9:30 AM, lunch will be served on site, and beverages will be available all day. There is no cost to attend the meeting.
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