HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 25, 2004CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692
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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
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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.
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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