HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 20, 2002OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2002
Call to Order/Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairperson Sturdevant. Present
were Commission members Stm'devant and Leishrnan. Also present were
Councihuember Wyckoff and Assistant to the City Manager Magee.
Magee indicated she received notification from Karol that she would be unable to
attend.
Barb Warren of Values First arrived at 6:50 p.m.
Appoint recording Secretary for Meeting.
Magee voltmteered to take minutes of the meeting.
Approval of Minutes from January 9, 2002 Commission Meeting
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Leisluuan, to approve the mim~tes of the
January 9, 2002 Commission meeting. Upon roll call: All ayes. Motion carried.
Old Business
a. Second Annual Taste of Heights
Six restaurants submitted applications: Dragon House, E1 Tequila, Udupi
Caf6, Olive Tree, E1 Bustan, and Sahib's.
The Commission accepted all restaurants, as they fit with the theme of the
event and there would be enough space.
· Judy Yantos is taking care of entertaimuent. Thus far, a Hmong
family who lives in the Heights will be doing a dance, and the
exhibits will be: Sister Cities, NEI's ESL Progrmu, High School's
Multi Cultural Club, and Values First.
It was the feeling of the Cmmuission that the exhibits could be in a
separate room, not the main hall where the restaurants would be.
· The Recreation Commission will be acting on the Commission's
request for waiving the fees for Murzyn Hall for the event.
Magee distributed a memo from the Finance Director regarding the
Taste of Heights. After reviewing the memo and much discussion,
it was decided to not have advance ticket sales. Rather, two change
boxes will be available for use at the event so there can be two
ticket lines, if needed. Also Magee will talk to the City Manager to
see how we could ensure that the City's liability insurance covers
the event.
Lion's Club will sell pop for $.25 a cup. Water will be available at
a table in an area of the hall, where a volunteer will serve it.
Publicity material will h~dicate: Food Tickets Sold at the Door -
$2.00 each. One (1) food ticket= One (1) restaurant sample.
· Taste of Heights will be advertised on the City website, Cable TV
show, and through press releases. Julieune will take care of these.
b. Other Old Bush~ess - none
New Business
a. Future Meeting Dates
The next meeting will be May 8, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. The Co~mnission will
review, nominate, and select a Humanitarian of the Year. Magee will put
together the nomination fom~ and publicize solicitation of nominations by
the end of March or early April.
b. Other New Business - none
Adj ourmnent
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Leishrnan, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Magee
Assistant to the City Manager