HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 10, 2001OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES
JANUARY 10, 2001
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. Present were commission
members Karol and Peterson. Also present were Councilmember Wyckoff
and Assistant to the City Manager Magee.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MAY 10, 2000 AND SEPTEMBER 13,
2000 COMMISSION MEETINGS
Tabled due to lack of quorum.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion regarding "Taste of Columbia Heights". Councilmember
Wyckoffreported on her two meetings with Judy Yantos, Dave Behlow
and the ESL Teacher housed at NEI. The school district representatives
(Judy and Dave) indicated the school dist,'ict is very excited about it and
would contribute to 1/3 &the cost. Crestview would also like to be
involved and would also share in the-cost. Dates looked at for the event
were the end of March--possibly a Sunday late afternoon/early evening (4
pm - 8 pm). Commission members present voiced a concern as to
whether there would be enough time to do such an event by that time.
Wyckoff indicated that time fi.me worked best for the school district.
Councilmember Wyckoff then described the intent of the event:
*Hold at Murzyn Hall.
*Invite various ethnic restaurants from Columbia Heights (4-5)
*Tickets could be purchased at the door for $1.00/ticket. The ticket would
entitle you to a sampling of food fi.om a restaurant.
*Other activities may include booths/areas where persons could display
items fi.om their home country, craft demonstrations, lecture(s), dance, etc.
*Participants would be encouraged to wear traditional clothing.
Wyckoffindicated the schools would talk to various families about participating with
displays/demonstrations. Publicity was also discussed-Flyers to students, City newsletter,
Focus/Northeaster, Restaurants, Web Site, Cable Television, and the Sign Board were
decided on to promote the event.
A general theme/purpose of the event was discussed. Ideas included:
"Taste ofHeights-A Multicultural gathering of people enjoying food, fun,
and festivities"
"Around the World without leaving the Heights".
"Around the World in 3.7 Square Miles"
After much discussion, it was decided: Magee will check ~ ith
licensing/inspections for licensing requirements for servih~'fc, od at the
event. Wyckoffwill talk to the Recreation Director about '['eserving'
Murzyn Hall. Karol will talk to the Lions about donating beverages (pop).
Members present thought they should hold a meeting each month at least
until the event occurs. February 7, 2001 was selected as the next meeting
date.
b. Other Old Business-None
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Election of New Chairperson due to Resignation of Toni LaMere-Tabled
b. CDBG Changes in Public Services Agency Grant Application Procedures-
Magee reported that Anoka County has restructured the CDBG program in
which all cities and townships will submit applications to be considered on
a competitive basis versus an allocation basis. Furthermore, those
applying for Public Service Agency Grants will apply directly to Anoka
County.
c. Future Activities of the Commission-Humanitarian of the Year Award
Applications will be available in late April/early May.
d. Future Meeting Dates of Commission-Discussed previously. Meet
monthly until "Taste of Heights" event.
e. Other New Business-None
Motion by Karo l, seconded by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 pm
All ayes.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Magee
Recording Secretary
LLM/sh