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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 25, 2004CITY 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. columbia-heights, mn.us HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2004 6:30 P.M. OSTRANDER ROOM MURZYN HALL 530 MILL STREET NE If unable to attend, please contact Patty at (763) 706-3611 1. Call to Order 2. Appoint Recording Secretary for Meeting 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes of the January 14, 2004 Commission Meeting 5. Old Business a. Taste of Heights i. Review restaurant applications ii. Discuss details of event. b. Other Old Business 6. New Bush~ess 7. Adj ounmaent The City of Colm~bia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the ach~fission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individnals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxihary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 horn's in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 706-3611, to make an'angements. (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 ~QUAL OPPORTUNITY EJMPLOYER OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2004 o Call to Order Chairperson Kogut called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. Appoint Recording Secretary for the Meeting Magee agreed to be Recording Secretary. Roll Call Present: Sean Clerldn, Sarah Kogut, Khaled Qaml~ieh, Mayor Wyckoff, and Linda Magee, Assistant to the City Manager Excused Absence: Jocelyn Hall Unexcused Absence: Mohamed Hassan Osman Approval of Minutes from November 12, 2003 Commission Meeting Upon correction of the minutes that Mohamed Hassan Osman agreed to be the recording secretary: Motion by Clerkin, second by Qamhieh to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2003 Cmrnnission meeting as corrected. All ayes. Motion carried. Old Business a. League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission's Sixth Statewide Essay Contest Update Wyckoff will distribute packets to Immaculate Conception and Central Middle Schools. Kogut indicated she would make a personal contribution of $50 to the local first place winner. All essays submitted will be reviewed at the March Commission meeting. Other Old Business The Windsock East After School Progrmn meets Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Cormnunity U~fited Methodist Church, 950 Gould Avenue NE, Columbia Heights. Commission members are encouraged to visit this program. Qamhieh spoke of his involvement as an Adult Literacy Vokmteer and Accotmtability Minnesota, which assists with tax preparation for low- income people. o Kogut discussed Elim Transitional Housing, where she was involved with helping around the holidays. She described her experience of "adopting" a fmnily. Kogut suggested doing a survey of different agencies, as to their needs. New Business a. Humanitarian of the Year - timefrmne for applications Co~mnission members agreed with the May 7, 2004 application submission deadline. b. Taste of Heights - plmming and thnefrmrtes Wyckoff indicated the only thing she would like improved would be more music at the event. Commission members concurred. Qmnltieh suggested Middle-eastern folklore dancers. Clerkin suggested Irish dancers. Cormrtission members agreed with both suggestions. Hall, who coordinated the children's project last yea' (children decorated a paper doll of different colors and were able to take their artwork with them as a souvenir, or attach it to a larger poster board), has indicated that she would do so again. Last year the Lions Club sold pop for $.50 and had water available. Clerldn will check with them regarding participation in this year's event. Magee will place ads in the Northeaster and Sun Focus newspapers asldng for restaurant participation. There will be space for eight restaurants. Tickets will sell for $2.50; ofwlfich $.50 will be donated to SACA. c. Other New Business Clerkin spoke about having a "Giving Tree" available around the holidays. The next meeting is scheduled for wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. Adjournment Motion by Clerkin, second by Qamhieh, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. Linda Magee Recording Secretary