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2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.09 — Library Boards.

134.09 LIBRARY BOARDS.
Subdivision 1.
Appointment.
When public library service is established, except in any city of the first class operating under a home rule charter, the mayor of the city with the approval of the council for a city library or the board of commissioners for a county library, shall appoint a board of five, seven or nine members from among the residents of the city or county. If the city library is a branch or a member of a regional public library system, as defined in section 134.001, the mayor, with the approval of the city council, may appoint to the city library board, residents of the county, provided that the county is participating in the regional public library system and that the majority of the members of the city library board are residents of the city. The number of members on the board shall be determined by resolution or ordinance adopted by the council or the board of commissioners. Not more than one council member or county commissioner shall at any time be a member of the library board. The appointments shall be made before the first meeting of the library board after the end of the fiscal year.
Subd. 2.
Term of office.
If nine board members are appointed, three shall hold office for one year, three for two years and three for three years. If seven members are appointed, three shall hold office for one year, two for two years, and two for three years; if five are appointed, two shall hold office for one year, two for two years, and one for three years. All terms shall end with the fiscal year. Annually the mayor with the approval of the council, or the board of county commissioners shall appoint board members for the term of three years until their successors qualify a sufficient number of members to fill the places of those whose term or terms expire. A library board member shall not be eligible to serve more than three consecutive three-year terms.
Subd. 3.
Removal of members.
The mayor with the approval of the council, or the board of county commissioners may remove any member for misconduct or neglect.
Subd. 4.
Abolishment.
Upon recommendation of a majority of any library board created under the provisions of subdivision 1, the governing body of the city or county may abolish the library board at the end of any fiscal year provided that the governing body shall simultaneously establish a successor library board of either five, seven or nine members by resolution or ordinance. The appointment of successor board members shall be made as provided in subdivision 1. The terms of successor board members shall be as provided in subdivision 2.
History:
(5663) RL s 2257; 1943 c 245 s 1; 1945 c 46 s 1,2; 1961 c 235 s 1; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1983 c 314 art 11 s 3; 1986 c 471 s 2
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.10 — Board Vacancies; Compensation.

134.10 BOARD VACANCIES; COMPENSATION.
The library board president shall report vacancies in the board to the council or the board of county commissioners. The council or board of county commissioners shall fill the vacancies by appointment for the unexpired term. Library board members shall receive no compensation for their services but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary traveling expenses incurred in the discharge of library board duties and activities or a per diem allowance according to section 375.47 in place of the expenses.
History:
(5664) RL s 2258; 1983 c 314 art 11 s 4; 1987 c 398 art 9 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.11 — Organization Of Board; Duties.

134.11 ORGANIZATION OF BOARD; DUTIES.
Subdivision 1.
Organization.
Immediately after appointment, the library board shall organize by electing one of its number as president and one as secretary, and from time to time it may appoint such other officers as it deems necessary.
Subd. 2.
Duties.
The library board shall adopt bylaws and regulations for the government of the library and for the conduct of its business as may be expedient and conformable to law. It shall have exclusive control of the expenditure of all money collected for or placed to the credit of the library fund, of interest earned on all money collected for or placed to the credit of the library fund, of the construction of library buildings, and of the grounds, rooms, and buildings provided for library purposes. All money received for the library shall be paid into the city or county treasury, credited to the library fund, kept separate from other money of the city or county, and paid out only upon approval by the board. The library board may lease rooms for library use. The library board shall appoint a qualified library director and other staff as necessary, establish the compensation of employees, and remove any of them for cause. With the approval of the council or board of county commissioners, the library board may purchase grounds and erect a library building thereon.
History:
(5665) RL s 2259; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1983 c 314 art 11 s 5
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.114 — Ramsey County Library Advisory Board.

134.114 RAMSEY COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD.
Subdivision 1.
Appointment.
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners shall direct, operate, and manage the suburban Ramsey County library system. The county board shall appoint seven members to a suburban Ramsey County Library Advisory Board. All members must reside in the suburban county library service area. The Ramsey County Library Advisory Board shall replace the existing Ramsey County Library Board upon the effective date of this section.
Subd. 2.
Powers and duties.
The Ramsey County Library Advisory Board shall provide advice and make recommendations on matters pertaining to county library services. The Ramsey County Library Advisory Board shall provide recommendations regarding integrated county service delivery that impacts or is enhanced by library services. The county board may delegate additional powers and duties to the Ramsey County Library Advisory Board.
History:
2023 c 62 art 3 s 6
NOTE:
This section, as added by Laws 2023, chapter 62, article 3, section 6, is effective the day after the governing body of Ramsey County and its chief clerical officer comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3. Laws 2023, chapter 62, article 3, section 6, the effective date.
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.115 — Anoka County Library Advisory Board.

134.115 ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD.
Subdivision 1.
Appointment.
The Anoka County Board of Commissioners shall direct, operate, and manage the suburban Anoka County library system. The county board shall appoint seven members to a suburban Anoka County Library Advisory Board. All members must reside in the suburban county library service area. The Anoka County Library Advisory Board shall replace the existing Anoka County Library Board upon the effective date of this section.
Subd. 2.
Powers and duties.
The Anoka County Library Advisory Board shall provide advice and make recommendations on matters pertaining to county library services. The Anoka County Library Advisory Board shall provide recommendations regarding integrated county service delivery that impacts or is enhanced by library services. The county board may delegate additional powers and duties to the Anoka County Library Advisory Board.
History:
2023 c 62 art 3 s 7
NOTE:
This section, as added by Laws 2023, chapter 62, article 3, section 7, is effective the day after the governing body of Anoka County and its chief clerical officer comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3. Laws 2023, chapter 62, article 3, section 7, the effective date.
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.12 — Benefits Of Library.

134.12 BENEFITS OF LIBRARY.
Subdivision 1.
Nonresidents.
Any library board may admit to the benefits of its library persons not residing within its city or county under regulations and upon conditions as to payment and security prescribed by the library board.
Subd. 2.
Contracts with cities and towns.
The library board may contract with the county board of the county in which the library is situated or the county board of any adjacent county, or with the governing body of any neighboring town or city, to loan library materials to residents of the contracting county, town, or city.
Subd. 3.
Use of public library; tax levy.
Any county board or city governing body may contract with the board of any city or county public library for the use of the library by the residents of the county, town, or city who do not have the use of a public library, upon the terms and conditions as those granted residents of the city or county where the public library is located, and to pay the library board an annual amount therefor. Any county board or city governing body may establish a library fund by levying an annual tax upon all taxable property which is not already taxed for the support of any public library and all taxable property which is situated outside of any city in which is situated a public library.
History:
(5666) RL s 2260; 1905 c 257; 1913 c 509 s 2; 1951 c 217 s 1; 1963 c 144 s 2; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1973 c 583 s 8; 1983 c 314 art 11 s 6
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.13 — Annual Report.

134.13 ANNUAL REPORT.
As soon as practicable following the end of the fiscal year the library board shall report to the governing body of the city or county all amounts received during the preceding year and the sources thereof, the amounts expended and for what purposes, the number of library materials on hand, the number purchased and loaned, and such other information as it deems advisable. No later than April 1 of each year the library board shall file this information with the Department of Education on forms supplied by the department.
History:
(5667) RL s 2261; 1911 c 181 s 1; 1945 c 40 s 1; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1983 c 314 art 11 s 7; 1Sp1995 c 3 art 16 s 13; 2003 c 130 s 12
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.14 — Title To Property; Free Use.

134.14 TITLE TO PROPERTY; FREE USE.
All property given, granted, conveyed, donated, devised, or bequeathed to, or otherwise acquired by, any city or county for a public library shall vest in, and be held in the name of, the city or county and any conveyance, grant, donation, devise, bequest, or gift made to, or in the name of, any public library or library board shall be deemed to have been made directly to the city or county to be used as provided in section 134.11. Every public library established under sections 134.07 to 134.15 shall be forever free to the use of the inhabitants of the city or county subject to reasonable regulations the library board may adopt.
History:
(5668) RL s 2262; 1983 c 314 art 11 s 8
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.15 — Gifts.

134.15 GIFTS.
With the consent of the governing body of any city or county, expressed by ordinance or resolution, the library board may accept any gift, grant, devise, or bequest made or offered by any person for public library purposes, or for the establishment, enlargement, or maintenance of an art gallery or museum in connection with its library, and may carry out the conditions of the donation. The city or county in all such cases is authorized to acquire a site, levy a tax, and pledge itself by ordinance or resolution to a perpetual compliance with all the terms and conditions of the gift, grant, devise, or bequest so accepted.
History:
(5669) RL s 2263; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1983 c 314 art 11 s 9
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.18 — Privileges Extended To Counties And Statutory Cities.

134.18 PRIVILEGES EXTENDED TO COUNTIES AND STATUTORY CITIES.
Any public library board in any city of the first class in this state, whether such board was created by and under the general laws or by special act of the legislature, may enter into arrangement with the authorities of the county within which it is located, or with the authorities of any adjoining county, or with the authorities of any statutory city within any such county, whereby the inhabitants of any such county or statutory city may secure the privileges of using the library and museums of any such library board and the authorities of any such county or statutory city are hereby authorized to defray the expenses any such arrangement may involve.
History:
(1591) 1907 c 289 s 1; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.22 — Compact Administrator.

134.22 COMPACT ADMINISTRATOR.
The commissioner of education shall designate an officer or employee of the Department of Education as compact administrator. The compact administrator shall receive copies of all agreements entered into by the state or its political subdivisions and other states or political subdivisions; consult with, advise, and aid such governmental units in the formulation of such agreements; make such recommendations to the governor, legislature, and governmental agencies and units as the administrator deems desirable to effectuate the purposes of this compact; and consult and cooperate with the compact administrators of other party states.
History:
1967 c 4 s 2; 1986 c 444; 1Sp1995 c 3 art 16 s 13; 1998 c 398 art 5 s 55; 2003 c 130 s 12
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.23 — Agreements.

134.23 AGREEMENTS.
The compact administrator and the governing body of any political subdivision of the state or the library board thereof operating a public library may enter into agreements with other states or their political subdivisions pursuant to the compact. Such agreements as may be made pursuant to this compact on behalf of the state of Minnesota shall be made by the compact administrator. Such agreements as may be made on behalf of a political subdivision shall be made after due notice to, and consultation with, the compact administrator.
History:
1967 c 4 s 3; 1986 c 444
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.24 — Enforcement Of Compact.

134.24 ENFORCEMENT OF COMPACT.
The agencies and officers of this state and its political subdivisions shall enforce this compact and do all things appropriate to effect its purpose and intent which may be within their respective jurisdictions.
History:
1967 c 4 s 4
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.32 — Grant Authorization; Types Of Grants And Aid.

134.32 GRANT AUTHORIZATION; TYPES OF GRANTS AND AID.
Subdivision 1.
Provision of grants.
The department shall provide the grants and aid specified in this section from any available state, federal, or other funds.
Subd. 2.
[Repealed, 1995 c 186 s 39]
Subd. 3.
Regional library basic system support aid.
It shall provide regional library basic system support aid to regional public library systems which meet the requirements of section 134.34, to assist those systems in providing basic system services.
Subd. 4.
Special project grants.
It may provide special project grants to assist innovative and experimental library programs including, but not limited to, special services for American Indians and multilingual learners, delivery of library materials to homebound persons, other extensions of library services to persons without access to libraries and projects to strengthen and improve library services.
Subd. 5.
Interlibrary exchange grants.
It may provide grants for interlibrary exchange of books, periodicals, resource material, reference information and the expenses incident to the sharing of library resources and materials, including planning, development and operating grants to multicounty, multitype library systems.
Subd. 6.
Library service grants.
It may provide grants for the improvement of library services at welfare and corrections institutions and for library service for the blind and physically disabled.
Subd. 7.
Construction or remodeling grants.
It may provide grants for construction or remodeling of library facilities from any state and federal funds specifically appropriated for this purpose.
Subd. 8.
Rulemaking.
The commissioner shall promulgate rules consistent with sections 134.32 to 134.355 governing:
(1) applications for these grants and aid;
(2) computation formulas for determining the amounts of establishment grants and regional library basic system support aid; and
(3) eligibility criteria for grants and aid.
History:
1978 c 546 s 3; 1979 c 334 art 9 s 3; 1983 c 314 art 11 s 11,12; 1993 c 224 art 5 s 39; 1998 c 398 art 5 s 55; 1Sp2003 c 9 art 6 s 5; 2005 c 56 s 1; 2013 c 116 art 7 s 6; 2016 c 158 art 1 s 50; 2023 c 55 art 9 s 9
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.341 — County Financial Support.

134.341 COUNTY FINANCIAL SUPPORT.
To ensure the availability of public library service to all people, every county shall provide financial support for public library services at no less than minimum amounts as specified in section 134.34 and shall participate in the regional public library system to which it is assigned by the commissioner of education under section 134.34, subdivision 3. Each county board of commissioners shall appoint at least one county resident to serve as a representative on the regional public library system board and may appoint more than one representative under terms and conditions of the regional public library system contract.
History:
1987 c 398 art 9 s 2; 1995 c 186 s 40; 1998 c 398 art 5 s 55; 2003 c 130 s 12
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.342 — Allocation Of Levy Authority.

134.342 ALLOCATION OF LEVY AUTHORITY.
Subdivision 1.
Authority.
A regional public library system board may adopt a written resolution to assume responsibility for the allocation of the regional library system levy authority throughout the region. If adopted, the board shall furnish a list to the commissioners of revenue and education by July 1 of the levy year, containing the name of each member city, town, and county that will be participating in that regional system.
Subd. 2.
[Repealed, 1992 c 511 art 5 s 18]
Subd. 3.
Allocation of authority.
A regional public library system board that has resolved to allocate library levy authority among its member cities, towns, and counties shall allocate the amount, up to the total amount certified to the board by the commissioner of revenue, and shall notify each member city, town, and county by August 15 of the levy year of its respective share of the total library levy for the region. Each member city, town, or county located in the region shall levy the amount negotiated and agreed upon by the board and each member city, town, or county.
The board shall certify to the commissioners of revenue and education by September 1 of the levy year, the levy amount allocated to each member city, town, and county in the regional library system.
Subd. 4.
[Repealed, 1992 c 511 art 5 s 18]
History:
1990 c 604 art 3 s 5; 1Sp1995 c 3 art 16 s 13; 2003 c 130 s 12
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.353 — Multicounty, Multitype Library System Development Aid.

134.353 MULTICOUNTY, MULTITYPE LIBRARY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AID.
The commissioner of education may provide development aid to multicounty, multitype library systems. In awarding development aid, the commissioner shall consider the extra costs incurred in systems located in sparsely populated and large geographic regions.
History:
1979 c 334 art 9 s 11; 1983 c 314 art 11 s 15; 1998 c 398 art 5 s 55; 2003 c 130 s 12; 2013 c 116 art 7 s 10
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.354 — Multicounty, Multitype Library System Operating Aid.

134.354 MULTICOUNTY, MULTITYPE LIBRARY SYSTEM OPERATING AID.
The commissioner of education may provide operating aid to multicounty, multitype library systems. In awarding operating aid, the commissioner shall consider the extra costs incurred in systems located in sparsely populated and large geographic areas.
History:
1983 c 314 art 11 s 16; 1998 c 398 art 5 s 55; 2003 c 130 s 12; 2013 c 116 art 7 s 11
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.356 — School Library Aid.

134.356 SCHOOL LIBRARY AID.
Subdivision 1.
School library aid.
For fiscal year 2024 and later, school library aid for a district equals the greater of $16.11 times the district's adjusted pupil units for the school year or $40,000. For fiscal year 2024 and later, school library aid for a charter school equals the greater of $16.11 times the charter school's adjusted pupil units for the school year or $20,000.
Subd. 2.
Uses of school library aid.
School library aid must be reserved and used for directly funding the costs of the following purposes within a library:
(1) the salaries and benefits of a school library media specialist;
(2) electronic, computer, and audiovisual equipment;
(3) information technology infrastructure and digital tools;
(4) electronic and material resources; or
(5) furniture, equipment, or supplies.
History:
2023 c 55 art 9 s 15
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.36 — Rules.

134.36 RULES.
The commissioner of education shall promulgate rules as necessary for implementation of library grant and aid programs.
History:
1978 c 546 s 7; 1981 c 358 art 6 s 31; 1983 c 314 art 11 s 17; 1998 c 398 art 5 s 55; 2003 c 130 s 12; 2013 c 116 art 7 s 18
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.40 — Protection Of Library Material.

134.40 PROTECTION OF LIBRARY MATERIAL.
Section 609.541 describes misuse of library materials and prescribes penalties for intentional removal of, damage to, and detention of library materials.
History:
1983 c 280 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.41 — Library Construction; Joint Financing.

134.41 LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION; JOINT FINANCING.
Subdivision 1.
Local government unit defined.
For purposes of this section, the term "local government unit" means a home rule charter or statutory city, county, or town.
Subd. 2.
Powers.
A local government unit may agree with other local government units to subject taxable property within their boundaries to taxation to discharge debt incurred for the construction of a library and related facilities. The portion of the debt to be discharged by taxation in each unit must be set by agreement. A unit may also agree to discharge a portion of the costs of construction or debt incurred for the costs by a transfer of money available to the unit that the unit is not obliged by law to use for some other purpose. A proposed agreement that has a town as a party must be approved at the town's annual meeting by the electors before the agreement is effective. Obligations for the purpose may be issued jointly by the agreeing units without an election and are not subject to the general limit on net debt in any unit. In other respects, the debt must be incurred and discharged in accordance with chapter 475.
History:
1987 c 380 art 2 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134 — Public And Multitype Libraries › Section 134.50 — Internet Access; Libraries.

134.50 INTERNET ACCESS; LIBRARIES.
(a) Recognizing the difference between public libraries, which are designed for public inquiry, and school libraries, school computer labs, and school media centers, which serve unique educational purposes, all public library computers with access to the Internet available for use by children under the age of 17 must be equipped to restrict, including by use of available software filtering technology or other effective methods, all access by children to material that is reasonably believed to be obscene or child pornography or material harmful to minors under federal or state law.
(b) A public library is not required to purchase filtering technology if the public library would incur more than incidental expense in making the purchase.
(c) A public library that receives state money must prohibit, including through the use of available software filtering technology or other effective methods, adult access to material that under federal or state law is reasonably believed to be obscene or child pornography. A public library may remove a person from the library if the person gains access or attempts to gain access to materials prohibited under this section by intentionally bypassing the filtering technology or other method used by the library.
(d) A public library, its agents or employees, are immune from liability for failure to comply with this section if they have made a good faith effort to comply with the requirements of this section.
(e) This section does not apply to the libraries of postsecondary institutions.
History:
2000 c 489 art 6 s 27
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134A — County Law Libraries › Section 134A.01 — Establishment Of County Law Library.

134A.01 ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNTY LAW LIBRARY.
Any county may establish a county law library wherever sessions of court are required to be held by law upon the filing of an order by a district court judge of the judicial district in which the county is situated with the court administrator of the county.
History:
1949 c 184 s 1; 1982 c 576 s 2; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 1 s 82; 1998 c 254 art 2 s 9
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134A — County Law Libraries › Section 134A.02 — Who May Use.

134A.02 WHO MAY USE.
Under proper regulations of the board of trustees the use of the library shall be free to the judges of the state, state officials, judges of the district, municipal, county, and conciliation courts of the county, city and county officials, members of the bar, and inhabitants of the county.
History:
1949 c 184 s 2; 1982 c 576 s 3; 1995 c 189 s 8; 1996 c 277 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134A — County Law Libraries › Section 134A.03 — Board Of Trustees; Composition.

134A.03 BOARD OF TRUSTEES; COMPOSITION.
Subdivision 1.
Trustees.
The management of any library established shall be under a board of three, five or seven trustees, who shall serve without compensation.
A board of three trustees shall consist of:
(1) a person appointed by the chief judge of the judicial district;
(2) a member of the county board selected by it at its next regular meeting after the order establishing the library is filed and thereafter at the annual election of officers; and
(3) one attorney admitted to the practice of law, residing in the county and selected by the county attorney.
When the board consists of five trustees, the additional members shall be a judge appointed by the chief judge of the judicial district and an additional attorney admitted to the practice of law, residing in the county and selected by the county attorney. When the board consists of seven trustees, the additional members shall be provided for in the bylaws.
Subd. 2.
Membership changes.
The bylaws shall state the procedure by which a board of trustees may increase or decrease its membership.
Subd. 3.
Joint law library.
Wherever a joint law library is established by order, or wherever two or more law libraries are maintained within one county, the board of trustees shall consist of a judge of the district or a designee, one judge from each county included in the order or from each district within a single county, or a designee, one member of the board of county commissioners from each county included in the order or from each district within a single county, to be selected by the county board at its annual election of officers, and one attorney admitted to the practice of law, residing in each county included in the order or in each district within a single county, to be selected by the county attorney of each county or district within the county.
History:
1949 c 184 s 3; 1982 c 576 s 4; 1984 c 401 s 1; 1986 c 444
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134A — County Law Libraries › Section 134A.04 — Board Of Trustees, Meetings; Term Of Office.

134A.04 BOARD OF TRUSTEES, MEETINGS; TERM OF OFFICE.
The trustees shall meet immediately after their selection and the board shall hold annual meetings thereafter. At each meeting it shall elect one of its members president and another member or the librarian secretary. The secretary shall act as the staff of the board and shall attend all meetings and prepare and distribute all agenda matters.
All members of the board of law library trustees shall hold office for a term to be set in the bylaws.
History:
1949 c 184 s 4; 1982 c 576 s 5
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134A — County Law Libraries › Section 134A.05 — Bylaws And Regulations; Powers; Title To Remain In County.

134A.05 BYLAWS AND REGULATIONS; POWERS; TITLE TO REMAIN IN COUNTY.
The board of trustees shall adopt bylaws and regulations for the conduct of its business and the government of the library and file them, along with all other records, minutes of meetings and other documents relating to the governance of the library with the court administrator.
It shall have powers necessary for the governance and maintenance of the library, including, but not limited to the power to:
(1) amend its bylaws and regulations;
(2) on behalf of the county accept any gift, grant, devise, or bequest or the loan of books or property for the library, and carry out the conditions thereof;
(3) purchase or lease books or library facilities with money from the county law library fund;
(4) sell or exchange items of property of the library.
The title to the library and its property is in the county establishing the library.
History:
1949 c 184 s 5; 1982 c 576 s 6; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 1 s 82
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134A — County Law Libraries › Section 134A.06 — Report To County Auditor.

134A.06 REPORT TO COUNTY AUDITOR.
The county auditor shall file with the board of trustees an annual report containing a detailed statement of the receipts and disbursements of the library for the preceding year. The board of trustees shall file an inventory with the county auditor showing the property belonging to the library or loaned or leased to the library.
History:
1949 c 184 s 6; 1982 c 576 s 7
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134A — County Law Libraries › Section 134A.07 — Quarters.

134A.07 QUARTERS.
The county board shall provide suitable quarters within the courthouse for the use of the library, and shall also provide light, heat, janitor service and other necessary expenses of maintaining the library.
History:
1949 c 184 s 7; 1982 c 576 s 8
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134A — County Law Libraries › Section 134A.08 — Librarian.

134A.08 LIBRARIAN.
In Hennepin and Ramsey Counties the board of trustees shall appoint a librarian and necessary assistants and clerical help, and fix their compensation. In all other counties, where a librarian is not employed by the county, the board of trustees may appoint a librarian and necessary assistants and clerical help and, with the approval of the county board, fix their compensation. In all counties where services cannot be provided by the Minnesota State Law Library, the board of trustees may contract with regional library systems for services.
History:
1982 c 576 s 9
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134A — County Law Libraries › Section 134A.09 — Hennepin And Ramsey Counties; Fees For Law Libraries.

134A.09 HENNEPIN AND RAMSEY COUNTIES; FEES FOR LAW LIBRARIES.
Subdivision 1.
Civil actions.
In Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, the district administrator or a designee shall collect in each civil suit, action or proceeding filed in the district, municipal and conciliation courts of the district, in the manner in which other fees are collected, a law library fee from:
(a) The plaintiff, petitioner or other person instituting the suit, action or proceeding, at the time of the filing of the first paper; and
(b) Each defendant, respondent, intervenor or other party who appears, either separately or jointly, to be collected at the time of the filing of the first paper by the defendant, respondent, intervenor or other party, or at the time when the party's appearance is entered in the case.
Subd. 2.
Probate proceedings.
The district administrator or a designee shall collect a law library fee from the petitioner instituting proceedings for supervised and unsupervised guardianship, conservatorship, descent, formal and informal probate, trusts and summary assignments at the time of the filing of the petition. The disbursement shall be an item of expense of administration of the estate, entitling the petitioner to reimbursement out of the estate.
Subd. 2a.
Petty misdemeanor cases and criminal convictions; fee assessment.
In Hennepin County and Ramsey County, the district court administrator or a designee may, upon the recommendation of the board of trustees and by standing order of the judges of the district court, include in the costs or disbursements assessed against a defendant convicted in the district court of the violation of a statute or municipal ordinance, a county law library fee. This fee may be collected in all petty misdemeanor cases and criminal prosecutions in which, upon conviction, the defendant may be subject to the payment of the costs or disbursements in addition to a fine or other penalty. When a defendant is convicted of more than one offense in a case, the county law library fee shall be imposed only once in that case.
Subd. 3.
Setting fees.
The law library board of trustees shall, with the approval of the board of commissioners, set the amount of the law library fee in the district, municipal, and conciliation courts of the judicial district. All law library fees shall be published in the State Register.
History:
1982 c 576 s 10; 1986 c 444; 1991 c 119 s 1; 1993 c 29 s 1; 1995 c 189 s 8; 1996 c 277 s 1; 2009 c 83 art 2 s 6
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134A — County Law Libraries › Section 134A.10 — Library Fees Collected In All Other Counties.

134A.10 LIBRARY FEES COLLECTED IN ALL OTHER COUNTIES.
Subdivision 1.
Civil fee assessment.
In counties other than Hennepin and Ramsey, the court administrator shall collect in each civil suit, action or proceeding filed in the district, county or county municipal and conciliation courts of the county, in the manner in which other fees are collected, a law library fee from:
(a) The plaintiff, petitioner or other person instituting the suit, action or proceeding, at the time of the filing of the first paper; and
(b) Each defendant, respondent, intervenor or other party who appears, either separately or jointly, to be collected at the time of the filing of the first paper by the defendant, respondent, intervenor or other party, or at the time when the party's appearance is entered in the case.
Subd. 2.
Probate proceedings.
The judge of the district court or the registrar of probate or the court administrator shall collect a law library fee from the petitioner instituting proceedings for supervised and unsupervised guardianship, conservatorship, descent, formal and informal probate, trusts and summary assignments at the time of the filing of the petition. The disbursement shall be an item of administration of the estate, entitling the petitioner to reimbursement out of the estate.
Subd. 3.
Petty misdemeanor cases and criminal convictions; fee assessment.
The judge of district court may, upon the recommendation of the board of trustees and by standing order, include in the costs or disbursements assessed against a defendant convicted in the district court of the violation of any statute or municipal ordinance, in all petty misdemeanor cases and criminal prosecutions in which, upon conviction, the defendant may be subject to the payment of the costs or disbursements in addition to a fine or other penalty a county law library fee. When a defendant is convicted of more than one offense in a case, the county law library fee shall be imposed only once in that case. The item of costs or disbursements may not be assessed for any offense committed prior to the establishment of the county law library.
Subd. 4.
Setting fees.
The law library board of trustees shall, with the approval of the board of commissioners, set the amount of the law library fee for civil and criminal matters, including petty misdemeanor cases, in the district and conciliation courts of the county. The fee shall be set on July 1 each year and remain in effect until changed. All law library fees shall be published in the State Register.
History:
1982 c 576 s 11; 1986 c 444; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 1 s 82; 1989 c 4 s 1; 1993 c 29 s 2,3; 1995 c 189 s 8; 1996 c 277 s 1; 2009 c 83 art 2 s 7
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134A — County Law Libraries › Section 134A.11 — Limitations.

134A.11 LIMITATIONS.
The provisions of sections 134A.09 and 134A.10 shall not apply to actions or proceedings commenced by the state, the county or any municipality, to garnishment proceedings, to the filing of transcripts, to compensation awards, to proceedings under the Minnesota reciprocal enforcement of support act or to complaints in intervention in receivership proceedings.
History:
1982 c 576 s 12
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134A — County Law Libraries › Section 134A.12 — Taxable As Costs.

134A.12 TAXABLE AS COSTS.
The law library fee is a cost in the action and taxable as such, and is to be allotted for the support of the library.
History:
1982 c 576 s 13
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134A — County Law Libraries › Section 134A.13 — Deposits With County Treasurer; County Auditor.

134A.13 DEPOSITS WITH COUNTY TREASURER; COUNTY AUDITOR.
These fees shall be paid to the county treasurer or county auditor, who shall give a receipt therefor. The county treasurer or county auditor may disburse these funds and any other money belonging to this board only at the direction of the board of trustees.
History:
1949 c 184 s 11; 1982 c 576 s 14; 1986 c 444
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134A — County Law Libraries › Section 134A.14 — Existing Libraries; Joint Law Libraries.

134A.14 EXISTING LIBRARIES; JOINT LAW LIBRARIES.
By July 1, 1983, all county law libraries shall come under the provisions of sections 134A.01 to 134A.15.
Two or more counties may unite in the establishment of a joint law library.
History:
1949 c 184 s 12; 1982 c 576 s 15
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134A — County Law Libraries › Section 134A.15 — Annual Appropriation By County Board.

134A.15 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BY COUNTY BOARD.
The county board may in its discretion, provide for additional support and maintenance of the county law library out of county funds.
History:
1949 c 184 s 13; 1982 c 576 s 16
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134A — County Law Libraries › Section 134A.16 — State Law Librarian To Assist.

134A.16 STATE LAW LIBRARIAN TO ASSIST.
The state law librarian, under the guidance of the supreme court, shall advise and assist in the operation and maintenance of the county law libraries.
History:
1982 c 576 s 17
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 134 - 135 — Libraries › Chapter 134A — County Law Libraries › Section 134A.17 — Transfers To County.

134A.17 TRANSFERS TO COUNTY.
Subdivision 1.
Sherburne County.
If the Sherburne County Law Library, through its trustees, has a fiscal reserve that is projected to sustain its operations for a period of over five years, the Sherburne County Law Library may transfer up to half of the money in its fiscal reserve, but not to exceed $200,000, to Sherburne County to defray costs of constructing a new building to house the law library and courts.
Subd. 2.
Polk County.
If at any time the Polk County Law Library, through its trustees, has a fiscal reserve that is projected to sustain its operations for a period of over five years, the Polk County Law Library may transfer up to half of the money in its fiscal reserve, but not to exceed $150,000, to Polk County to defray costs of technological improvements to the Polk County Courthouse.
History:
2017 c 95 art 2 s 3; 1Sp2017 c 4 art 2 s 28; 2020 c 117 s 1; 5Sp2020 c 1 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 135A — Postsecondary Education › Section 135A.01 — Funding Policy.

135A.01 FUNDING POLICY.
It is the policy of the legislature to provide stable funding for public postsecondary institutions and that the state and students share the cost of public postsecondary education. The legislature intends to provide at least 67 percent of the combined revenue from tuition, the university fee at the University of Minnesota, and state general fund appropriations to public postsecondary institutions. It is also the policy of the legislature that the budgetary process serves to support high quality public postsecondary education.
History:
1983 c 258 s 29; 1Sp1985 c 11 s 14; 1994 c 532 art 3 s 1; 2007 c 144 art 2 s 3
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 135A — Postsecondary Education › Section 135A.011 — State Higher Education Objectives.

135A.011 STATE HIGHER EDUCATION OBJECTIVES.
Minnesota's higher education investment is made in pursuit of the following objectives: (1) to ensure quality by providing a level of excellence that is competitive on a national and international level, through high quality teaching, scholarship, and learning in a broad range of arts and sciences, technical education, and professional fields; (2) to foster student success by enabling and encouraging students to choose institutions and programs that are best suited for their talents and abilities, and to provide an educational climate that supports students in pursuing their goals and aspirations; (3) to promote democratic values and enhance Minnesota's quality of life by developing understanding and appreciation of a free and diverse society; (4) to maintain access by providing an opportunity for all Minnesotans, regardless of personal circumstances, to participate in higher education; and (5) to enhance the economy by assisting the state in being competitive in the world market, and to prepare a highly skilled and adaptable workforce that meets Minnesota's opportunities and needs.
History:
2007 c 144 art 2 s 4
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 135A — Postsecondary Education › Section 135A.012 — Higher Education Attainment Goal.

135A.012 HIGHER EDUCATION ATTAINMENT GOAL.
Subdivision 1.
Purpose.
This section sets a goal for postsecondary education and workforce training credential attainment for Minnesota residents.
Subd. 2.
Postsecondary credentials.
The number of Minnesota residents ages 25 to 44 years who hold postsecondary or industry-recognized credentials should be increased to at least 70 percent by 2025.
Subd. 3.
Rights not created.
The attainment goal in this section is not to the exclusion of any other goals and does not confer a right or create a claim for any person.
Subd. 4.
Data development and analyses.
The Office of Higher Education shall work with the state demographer's office to measure progress towards the attainment of the goal specified in subdivision 2. The United States Census Bureau data shall be used to calculate the number of individuals in the state who hold a postsecondary degree. The Office of Higher Education, demographer's office, the Department of Employment and Economic Development, and the Department of Labor and Industry shall develop a methodology to estimate the number of individuals that hold a credential awarded by a postsecondary institution or recognized by an industry authority as their highest credential using data available at the time that the analysis is completed.
Subd. 5.
Reporting.
(a) Beginning in 2016 and every year thereafter, the Office of Higher Education, in collaboration with the state demographer's office, shall, by October 15, report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with primary jurisdiction over higher education policy and finance on the progress towards meeting or exceeding the goal of this section.
(b) Meeting and maintaining the goal of 70 percent of Minnesota residents ages 25 to 44 years holding a postsecondary or industry-recognized credential will likely be difficult without achieving attainment rates that are comparable across all race and ethnicity groups. The Office of Higher Education shall utilize benchmarks of 30 percent or higher and 50 percent or higher to report progress by race and ethnicity groups toward meeting the educational attainment rate goal of 70 percent.
History:
2015 c 69 art 3 s 6; 2023 c 44 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 135A — Postsecondary Education › Section 135A.034 — Budget Priorities.

135A.034 BUDGET PRIORITIES.
Subdivision 1.
Operating budget.
The governing boards of the University of Minnesota, and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities shall each develop, for legislative and executive branch acceptance, its highest budget priorities in accordance with statewide objectives for higher education under section 135A.011.
Subd. 2.
Capital projects.
The Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota and the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are requested to consider the following criteria in establishing priorities for requests for bond funds for capital projects:
(1) maintenance and preservation of existing facilities;
(2) completion of projects that have received funding;
(3) updating facilities to meet contemporary needs;
(4) providing geographic distribution of capital projects; and
(5) maximizing the use of nonstate contributions.
The criteria listed in this subdivision are not in priority order.
History:
1994 c 532 art 3 s 5; 2000 c 492 art 1 s 50; 2007 c 144 art 2 s 7; 2014 c 294 art 2 s 8
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 135A — Postsecondary Education › Section 135A.04 — Variable Tuition.

135A.04 VARIABLE TUITION.
The Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota and the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities shall each establish tuition. Tuition may vary by program, level of instruction, cost of instruction, or other classifications determined by each board. Tuition may be set at any percentage of instructional cost established by the respective boards.
History:
1983 c 258 s 32; 1Sp1985 c 11 s 16; 1987 c 401 s 9; 1988 c 703 art 1 s 9; 1994 c 532 art 3 s 6; 1995 c 212 art 4 s 64
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 135A — Postsecondary Education › Section 135A.041 — Fee Statement.

135A.041 FEE STATEMENT.
Beginning in the 1993-1994 academic year, fee statements at all public postsecondary campuses shall indicate the state-paid portion of the cost of an average student's education in that system by including the following statement: "Tuition pays for approximately ... % of the cost of a student at a public college. The State of Minnesota pays approximately $....... of the average cost for full-time students."
History:
1Sp1993 c 2 art 3 s 15