Sponsor: Library
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Appointment to the Ramsey County Library Advisory Board
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Recommendation
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Appoint Stephan Makie, District 7, to the Ramsey County Library Advisory Board for a three-year term beginning November 3, 2026 through December 31, 2028.
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Background and Rationale
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The Ramsey County Library Advisory Board provides advice and makes recommendations to the Library Department and Ramsey County Board of Commissioners on matters regarding integrated service delivery that impacts or is enhanced by library services. The Library Advisory Board consists of seven members who are residents of suburban Ramsey County.
There are currently two vacancies on the Ramsey County Library Advisory Board following resignations earlier this year. On September 29, 2026, the applications were forwarded to the commissioners for review and interviews were conducted the week of October 12, 2026.
These interviews provided the commissioners with the opportunity to engage with each candidate and to learn more about their qualifications beyond what was included in their applications. This board action supports the Racial & Health Equity and Shared Community Power strategic priority by embedding Ramsey County residents in shared decision-making processes.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☒ Prosperity ☒ Opportunity ☐ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
The county currently recruits for advisory committee vacancies through an open process, which is limited to presence on the county website, GovDelivery distribution lists, and word of mouth by advisory committee members, staff, and county commissioners. Changes to the recruitment strategies are being implemented to expand efforts to increase racial diversity and under-represented voices in the application process.
Community Participation Level and Impact
Participation by and input from community members appointed to advisory committees helps to shape and improve programs and services for the community, share information, and increase the level of understanding through discussion, dialogue and engagement.
☒ Inform ☒ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
Library Advisory Board members receive a per diem of $50 per meeting, up to $100 per month.
Last Previous Action
On January 13, 2026, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners appointed Megan Jacoby, to the Ramsey County Library Advisory Board (Resolution B2026-010).
Attachments
1. Library Advisory Board Roster