HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 12, 2003OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HUMAN
SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2003
Call To Order/Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Present were Commission members Hall, Hoppenrath, Osman, and Kogut.
Also present were Mayor Wyckoff and Assistant to the City Manager Magee
and resident Jacque Block.
Absent were: Karol and Clerkin (both had called in to say they would be
unable to attend).
Those present introduced themselves.
Appoint Recording Secretary for Meeting
Magee volunteered to take minutes of the meeting.
Approval of Minutes from January 8, 2003 Commission meeting.
Motion by Hall, second by Hoppenrath, to approve the minutes of the January
8, 2003 Commission meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.
Old Business
a. Discussion re: Third Annual Taste of Heights
Discussion ensued regarding the Third Annual Taste of Heights
· Wyckoffhas requested the Park and Recreation Commission waive
the fees for Murzyn Hall. They will take action at their February
meeting.
· Wyckoffwill distribute flyers (applications) to restaurants. Flyers
will also be available at City Hall.
· Magee will send a press release to the Northeaster and Focus
newspapers (similar to last year) seeking restaurants to participate.
The deadline is March 5, 2003.
· Magee stated that Karol indicated to her that the Lions would serve
pop for 50 cents per glass.
· Commission decided to keep tickets at $2.00 each, 50 cents of
which would be donated to SACA. Remainder will go to
participating restaurants.
· Booths at this year's event will include the Multiculmral Club from
the High School, Sister Cities, SACA and Values First.
· Entertainment at this year's event will include a Hmong dance
troupe and Martial Arts demonstration.
· There will be drawings for dinner for two, donated by participating
restaurants. Hoppenrath will handle the drawing. Magee will check
with the City Attorney to ensure everything is done properly.
Hoppenrath will put together posters for the event.
There will be a "Using Arts to Express Identity" program for
children. Hall will take care of putting that together.
· Magee will take care of establishing a petty cash fund.
· Wyckoff will get tickets.
· Magee indicated Special Projects Coordinator Jean Kuehn would
put together a power point presentation about Columbia Heights, to
be shown during the event.
· Magee will arrange to have videotaping done during the event.
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Other Old Business
· Discussion ensued regarding the essay contest. Magee stated
packets were put together and given to Hall and Wyckoff for
distribution at the schools. Magee explained the essay contest to
the new members. To date, no essays have been received. The
deadline is February 28, 2003. Hoppenrath suggested next year
looking at a nominal monetary award to be given by the
Commission.
· Mentoring Program - Discussion occurred regarding the Windsock
Program at Community Methodist. Osman will talk to Pastor Law
and report back at a future meeting.
· E-Mail Addresses - Commission members requested e-mail
addresses of other members. A list was compiled, which will be
distributed with the next agenda packet.
New Business
a. Future meeting dates -
Special meeting was set for March 5, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. to review
restaurant applications and review essays. There may still need to be a
meeting March 12, 2003, as well, to finalize preparations for the Taste of
Heights.
b. Other New Business - none
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/Linda L. Magee ?.._,_/~ '
Assistant to the City ~anager
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