HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 5, 2003OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
COUMBIA HEIGHTS HUMAN
SERVICES COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5~ 2003
Call To Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m.
Appoint Recording Secretary for Meeting
Magee volunteered to take minutes of the meeting.
Roll Call
Present were Commission members Karol, Kogut, Hall, and Hoppenrath
(arrived at 7:15 p.m.)
Also present were Mayor Wyckoff and Assistant to the City Manager Magee
Absent were: Clerkin, Osman
Approval of Minutes fi:om February 12, 2003 Commission meeting.
Motion by Hall, second by Karol, to approve the minutes of the February 12,
2003 Commission meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.
Old Business
a. Third Annual Taste of Heights
Discussion ensued regarding the Third Annual Taste of Heights
· Eight restaurants will participate
o Dragon House, Sahib's Gateway to India, E1 Bustan, Udupi
Cafe, Jerusalem Mediterranean Cafe, Ohve Tree, E1 Tequila
Mexican Grill and the Cedar Deli and Bakery
· Tables/Booths
o Values First
o Rising to New Heights
o Sister Cities Committee
o SACA
o Key Club from the High School (possible)
· Magee stated that she discussed drawings and donations with the City
Attorney. She stated he said there would be no legal issues with how
we plan to proceed with this.
,, Hall discussed "Kids Krafts - Using Art to Express Identity". This
will take place on the stage. The results will be displayed in the City
Hall display case from March 24th through March 31st.
Hoppenrath stated he would not be able to attend, thus he can not take
care of the drawing. Magee said she will take care of the
arrangements.
Assignments
o Linda Magee- ticket sales
o Sara Kogut- ticket sales
o Roger Peterson- ticket sales
o Barb Miller-ticket sales
Review of Essays Received
The Commission members were impressed by all of the essays received.
Following discussion, the consensus was to select the essay of Catherine
Cleary as first prize winner. Magee stated that she would forward her
essay on to the State League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission.
Kim Weber and Elizabeth O'Rourke were awarded Honorable Mention.
Commission members suggested giving reco~dtion to the first place
winner and honorable mentions at the Council meeting of March 24, 2003.
c. Windsock Program- tabled
d. Other Old Business - none
New Business
a. Humanitarian of the Year Application, Deadline and Timeffames
Upon reviewing the application and flyer, Commission members
concurred with the nomination deadline of May 6, 2003.
The applications will be reviewed and the Humanitarian of the Year
will be selected at the May 14, 2003 Commission meeting.
· A reception will be scheduled prior to the June 9th City Council
meeting to recognize the recipient. The presentation of the award will
occur at the City Council meeting.
· Other New Business
The next meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2003 at 6:30 pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda L. Magee
Assistant to the City Manager
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