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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 5, 2003CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Avenue N.E.. Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692 Visit Oar Website at: www. ci. cohtmbia-heights, mn.us HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2003 6:30 P.M. OSTRANDER ROOM MURZYN HALL 530 MILL STREET NE If unable to attend, please contact Patty at (763) 706-3611 2. 3. 4. 5. Call to Order Appoint Recording Secretary for Meeting Roll Call Approval of Minutes of the February 12, 2003 Commission Meeting Old Business a. Discussion re: Third Annual Taste of Heights b. Review of Essays Received c. Windsock Program d. Other Old Business New Business a. Humanitarian of the Year Application, Deadline and Timeframes b. Other New Business 7. 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 City Council Secretary 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 DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EOUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2003 Call To Order/Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Present were Commission members Hall, Hoppenrath, Osman, and Kogut. Also present were Mayor Wyckoff and Assistant to the City Manager Magee and resident Jacque Block. Absent were: Karol and Clerkin (both had called in to say they would be unable to attend). Those present introduced themselves. Appoint Recording Secretary for Meeting Magee volunteered to take minutes of the meeting. Approval of Minutes from January 8, 2003 Commission meeting. Motion by Hall, second by Hoppenrath, to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2003 Commission meeting. All ayes. Motion carried. Old Business a. Discussion re: Third Annual Taste of Heights Discussion ensued regarding the Third Annual Taste of Heights Wyckoffhas requested the Park and Recreation Commission waive the fees for Murzyn Hall. They will take action at their February meeting. Wyckoffwill distribute flyers (applications) to restaurants. Flyers will also be available at City Hall. · Magee will send a press release to the Northeaster and Focus newspapers (similar to last year) seeking restaurants to participate. The deadline is March 5, 2003. · Magee stated that Karol indicated to her that the Lions would serve pop for 50 cents per glass. · Commission decided to keep tickets at $2.00 each, 50 cents of which would be donated to SACA. Remainder will go to participating restaurants. · Booths at this year's event will include the Multicultural Club from the High School, Sister Cities, SACA and Values First. · Entertainment at this year's event will include a Hmong dance troupe and Martial Arts demonstration. · There will be drawings for dinner for two, donated by participating restaurants. Hoppenrath will handle the drawing. Magee will check with the City Attorney to ensure everything is done properly. o · Hoppen_rath will put together posters for the event. · There will be a "Using Arts to Express Identity" program for children. Hall will take care of putting that together. · Magee will take care of establishing a petty cash fund. · Wyckoffwill get tickets. · Magee indicated Special Projects Coordinator Jean Kuehn would put together a power point presentation about Columbia Heights, to be shown during the event. · Magee will arrange to have videotaping done during the event. Other Old Business · Discussion ensued regarding the essay contest. Magee stated packets were put together and given to Hall and Wyckoff for distribution at the schools. Magee explained the essay contest to the new members. To date, no essays have been received. The deadline is February 28, 2003. Hoppenrath suggested next year looking at a nominal monetary award to be given by the Commission. · Mentoring Program - Discussion occurred regarding the Windsock Program at Community Methodist. Osman will talk to Pastor Law and report back at a future meeting. · E-Mail Addresses - Commission members requested e-mail addresses of other members. A list was compiled, which will be distributed with the next agenda packet. New Business a. Future meeting dates - Special meeting was set for March 5, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. to review restaurant applications and review essays. There may still need to be a meeting March 12, 2003, as well, to finalize preparations for the Taste of Heights. b. Other New Business - none Adjoumment Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ,! // Assist~t to the City ~ager 2 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR HUMANITARIAN AWARD The Columbia Heights Human Services Commission is sponsoring the twenty-eighth Citizen of the Year Humanitarian Award. The award was established to give public recognition to one resident of Columbia Heights who has unselfishly contributed his/her time and effort to helping people and promoting better understanding between people. We are asking individual citizens or organizations to submit an application to the Human Services Commission. There is no age limit for this award, and the only requirement is that the nominee must live in the City of Columbia Heights. We are particularly seeking persons who have not otherwise been publicly recognized. (Public officials, current candidates for public office and past award recipients are not eligible for this award). This year the award recipient will be honored w/th a special gift in addition to the plaque and a reception at City Hall. All applications must be received by May 6, 2003, and the selection will be made by the Columbia Heights Human Services Commission. Name of Nominee Phone Address Name of person or organization submitting the nomination Phone Please list the activities the nominee has performed to deserve the award. If more space is needed, attach additional sheets. A. Activity. Time Spent Where performed Describe List names of other persons who might be able to give more details on this activity: 1. Phone 2. Phone Does the nominee perform any of these activities for financial compensation? Page 2 B. Activity Where performed Time Spent Describe List names of other persons who might be able to give more details on this activity: 1. Phone 2. Phone Does the nominee perform any of these activities for financial compensation? C. Activity Time Spent Where performed Describe List names of other persons who might be able to give more details on this activity: 1. Phone 2. Phone Does the nominee perform any of these activities for financial compensation? Use additional paper for any other comments about your nominee--family, years lived in Columbia Heights, present occupation, etc. Applications from previous years are NOT retained. Please re-submit new applications each year. Thank you for your contribution. Mail application to: City of Columbia Heights Human Services Commission Attn: Linda Magee 590 40th Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421