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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 9, 2001CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692 Visit Our Website at: www. ci. colurnbia-heights, mn. us HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2001 16:00 OSTRANDER ROOM, MURZYN HALL 530 MILL STREET NE 2. 3. 4. 5. o If you are unable to attend, please contact Linda at 706-3609. Call to Order Appoint Recording Secretary for Meeting. Roll Call Approval of Minutes from March 14, 2001 Commission Meeting Old Business A. "Taste of Columbia Heights"-Wrap Up B. Other Old Business New Business A. Humanitarian of the Year Nominations, and Selection of Humanitarian of the Year B. Discussion Regarding Humanitarian of the Year Reception C. Future Meeting Dates of Commission D. Other New Business Adjournment The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the Deputy City Clerk at 706-3611, to make arrangements. (TDD 706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only). THE CItY Of COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILFrY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION Of SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2001 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm. Present were commission members Peterson, Sturdevant, and Karol. Also present were Councilmembers Wyckoff and Assistant to the City Manager Magee. APPOINT RECORDING SECRETARY FOR MEETING Magee agreed to take the minutes of the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 7, 2001. Motion by Karol, seconded by Sturdevant to approve the minutes from February 7, 2001 with the addition of"to be held Sunday, March 25, 2001 from 4 pm - 8 pm at Murzyn Hall" and Old Business-Discussion regarding "Taste of Heights". Roll Call: All ayes. OLD BUSINESS Discussion regarding "Taste of Heights". Council member Wyckoffgave an update. She, a 14 year old high school student who is head of the multicultural club at the high school, and Khal Ismail of E1 Bustans participated in a cable shoot, which will be shown on Cable (Channel 16). In addition to the restaurants (Balkan Express, Sahib's, Olive Tree, E1 Bustans, E1 Tequila and Dairy Queen), there will be six booths with displays/demonstrations. We can get into Murzyn Hall on the day of the event (March 25) at 2:00 pm. Restaurants will arrive starting at 2:00 pm. Tickets have been donated by the Heights Theater. Magee, Peterson, and Dempsey will sell tickets. Magee has arranged for petty cash and a lockbox. Council member Wyckoff will get layout to the Recreation Director. Lions will serve pop, and Council member Wyckoffwill get orange drink from McDonalds. Magee will arrange for use of easels located at City Hall and Murzyn Hall. She will bring magic markers and flip charts. She will also get 10-15 nametags for those working the event. She will have the Recreation Director test the steam tables located at Murzyn Hall. Page 2 March 14, 2001 b. Other Old Business Humanitarian of the Year nomination forms are available at City Hall. Deadline is May 4, 2001. Announcements seeking nominations will be placed on cable, the city's website, inserted in utility bills, and sent to the Focus and Northeaster. NEW BUSINESS a. Election of New Chairperson Motion by Karol, seconded by Peterson to elect Joe Sturdevant Chairperson of the commission. All ayes. b. Future Meeting Dates of the Commission Next meeting is May 9, 2001 at 6:00 pm. c. Other New Business-None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Karol, seconded by Sturdevant, to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 pm. All ayes. Respectfully submitted, Linda Magee Recording Secretary