HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 10, 2000OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLU~dBIA HEIGHTS HUMAN SERVICES
CO~I~IISSION MINUTES
FIAY 10, 2000
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at '7:05 p.m. Present were commission members Karol,
Smrdevant, Peterson, Dempsey, and Holcomb. Also present were Councilmember
Wyckoff, Assistant to the City Manager Magee, and School Boa.rd member Schmitz.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS
Roger Peterson, Tammy Dempsey, and Gloria Holcomb were introduced and welcomed
as new members of the commission.
AI~PROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Karol, seconded by Smrdevant to approve the minutes of March 8, 2000. Roll
Call: All ayes.
OLD BUSINESS
Joint Meeting with Fridley Human Resources Commission-The Commission
previously came up with two potential meeting dates for a joint meeting with
Fridley's Human Resources Commission. As those dates did not work for
Fridley, lViagee asked those present for potential dates for July or August. She
stated Thursdays work best for Fridley. The commission members came up with
three potential mee~g dates:
Thursday, July 1:3 at ? pm, or
Thursday, July 2'/at ? pm, or
Thursday, August 10 at ? pm.
Columbia Heights would host the meeting. Magee will contact Dave Sallman,
Fridley Public Safety Director (who serves as the staff liaison to Fridley's Human
Resources Commission) with the potential dates, and notify the commission
members which date is selected.
B. Other Old Business-None
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NEW BUSINESS
Diversity Issues in the Schools-Discussion with Tamrny Schmitz, School Board
Member.
Tammy Schmitz indicated that the School Board is interested in joining community
groups in attempting to celebrate the diversity in our community. She spoke about a
group called "community circles" which she attended. It is a formal organization
which will facilitate discussion. Augsburg College houses them. Richard Little runs
the organization. She indicated that Richfield and Bloomington's Human Rights
Commissions have implemented programs utilizing community circles.
Discussion ensued regarding the "community circles" concept, and what could be
done in our community to "celebrate diversity". Discussion took place about holding
a "Taste of Columbia Heights".
After much discussion, it was decided:
-Magee will contact the Richfield Human Rights Commission and Wyckoffwill
contact the Bloomington Human Rights Commission regarding their involvement in
community circles.
-Magee will have the v, vitten information provided by Schmitz photocopied and
distributed to the commission members.
-The commission will discuss "Taste of Columbia Heights" at their next meeting.
Humanitarian of the Year Nominations and Selection of Humanitarian of the Year
The commission reviewed the nominations received. The consensus was that all the
individuals nominated were deserving of the award. After much discussion, a written
ballot vote was taken. As a result, Vi Tabb was selected as the 2000 Humanitarian of
the Year. Holcomb offered to notify her of her selection, the reception to be held in
her honor, and the opportunity to ride in the Jamboree Parade on June 23.
Discussion regarding Humanitarian of the Year Reception
The reception is scheduled for Monday, June 12 bom 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at City Hall
Conference Room I. The presentation of the award will take place at the City
Council Meeting which follows at 7:00 pm. City Staff'will take care of getting the
punch, cake and cookies, the corsage, and the plaque. Commission members were
asked to obtain donations from various business. Magee indicated the Mayor donated
a $20 gift certificate for the 2000 Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient.
Invitational flyers will be given to Vi Tabb to distribute to family and friends.
Sturdevant will attempt to obtain a convertible Vi Tabb can ride in during the
.Jamboree Parade.
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D. Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
Magee indicated that Commission Chairpersons received an invitation to the Mayor's
First Annual Prayer Breakfast to be held Tuesday, May 16 fi.om 7 am - 8:45 am at
Murzy'n Hall-LaMere was not attending-so there was a ticket available for a
commission member, ifinterested. Holcomb indicated an interest and will be
attending.
E. Other New Business- None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Karol, seconded by Holcomb to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm. All ayes.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Magee
Recording Secretary
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