HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 14, 2001CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING
'WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, ;~001
6:00
OSTRANDER ROOM, MURZYN HALL
530 MILL STREET NE
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Call to Order
Appoint Recording Secretary for Meeting.
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes fi.om February 7, 2001 Commission Meeting
Old Business
A. Discussion regarding "Taste of Columbia Heights"
B. Other Old Business
New Business
A. Election of New Chairperson
B. Future Meeting Dates of Commission
C. Other New Business
Adjournment
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES
FEBRUARY 7, 2001
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm. Present were commission members
peterson, Clerkin, and Sturdevant. Also present were Councilmembers Wyckoff and
Assistant to the City Manager Magee. Commission member Karol arrived at 6:30
prn.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MAY 10, 2000---SEPTEMBER 13, 2000
JANUARY 10, 2001.
Motion by Sturdevant, seconded by Clerkin to approve the minutes from May 10,
2000--September 13, 2000--and January 10, 2001. Roll Call: All ayes.
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion Regarding "Taste of Heights".
Councilmember Wyckoff gave a brief update on the "Taste of Heights". She and
Pastor Dan Thompson will be going to various restaurants and getting a
commitment from them if they want to participate. Judy Yantos will take flyers
around to various families, send them home with students, etc. Councilmember
Wyckoff will speak to Delores Strand about Sister Cities participating in the
event.
Councilmember Wyckoff said that a 14 year old student will design the flyer and
posters. The school district will run off the flyers.
Other Items Discussed:
Murzyn Hall Rental-The Park and Recreation Commission, at their meeting of
January 24, 2001 indicated they support the "Taste of Heights" community event.
They also felt the need to adhere to the policy recently established, making it
consistent with all current and future requests of Murzyn Hall during non-
scheduled hours. The Park and Recreation Commission felt that if the fee was to
be waived in its entirety, it should be done so by the City Council. This will go
on the Council meeting of February 12.
Pop-Karol is exploring with the Lions Club whether they will donate pop. The
Lions will work the event.
Sound System-Need to make sure it is operational for event.
Items Needed-Change, easels.
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FEBRUARY 7, 2001
Volunteers-Commission members Peterson, Magee, and Wyckoff indicated they
would be there. Sturdevant will be on vacation. Clerkin is unsure.
Layout-Commission members decided to look at the area and discuss set up and
layout of the event after the meeting adjourned.
B. Other Old Business--none.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Election of New Chairperson--tabled.
B. Future Meeting Dates of Commission
Commission members decided to meet at 6:00 pm March 14, 2001.
C. Other New Business
Magee reported that she received a letter of resignation from Gloria Holcomb.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Sturdevant, seconded by Karol to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 pm. All
ayes.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Magee
Recording Secretary