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HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2001
16:00
OSTRANDER ROOM, MURZYN HALL
530 MILL STREET NE
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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
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employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with
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persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the Deputy City Clerk at
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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.
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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