HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 14, 2004OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES
JANUARY 14, 2004
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Call to Order
Chairperson Kogut called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
Appoint Recording Secretar~ for the Meeting
Magee agreed to be Recording Secretary.
Roll Call
Present: Sean Clerkin, Sarah Kogut, Khaled Qamhieh, Mayor Wyckoff, and
Linda Magee, Assistant to the City Manager
Excused Absence: Jocelyn Hall
Unexcused Absence: Mohamed Hassan Osman
Approval of Minutes from November 12, 2003 Commission Meeting
Upon correction of the minutes that Mohamed Hassan Osman agreed to be the
recording secretary: Motion by Clerkin, second by Qamhieh to approve the
minutes o£the November 12, 2003 Commission meeting as corrected. All ayes.
Motion carried.
Old Business
a. League of Mirmesota Human Rights Commission's Sixth Statewide Essay
Contest Update
Wyckoffwill distribute packets to Immaculate Conception and Central
Middle Schools.
Kogut indicated she would make a personal contribution of $50 to the
local first place winner.
All essays submitted will be reviewed at the March Commission meeting.
Other Old Business
The Windsock East After School Program meets Thursdays from 4:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church, 950 Gould
Avenue NE, Columbia Heights. Commission members are encouraged to
visit tiffs program.
Qamhieh spoke of his involvement as an Adult Literacy Volunteer and
Accountability Minnesota, which assists with tax preparation for low-
income people.
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Kogut discussed Elhn Transitional Housing, where she was involved with
helping arotmd the holidays. She described her experience of "adopting" a
fmnily,
Kogut suggested doing a sm'vey of different agencies, as to their needs.
New Business
a. Humanitarian of the Year - timeframe for applications
Commission members agreed with the May 7, 2004 application
submission deadline.
b. Taste of Heights - planning and timeframes
Wyckoff indicated the only thing she Would like improved would be more
music at the event. Commission members concurred.
Qarnhieh suggested Middle-eastern folldore dancers. Clerldn suggested
Irish dancers. Commission members agreed with both suggestions.
Hall, who coordinated the children's project last year (children decorated a
paper doll of different colors and were able to take their artwork with them
as a souvenir, or attach it to a larger poster board), has indicated that she
would do so again.
Last year the Lions Club sold pop for $,50 and had water available.
Clerldn will check with them regarding participation in this year's event.
Magee will place ads in the Northeaster and .Sun Focus newspapers asking
for restaurant participation. There will be space for eight restaurants.
Tickets will sell for $2.50; of which $.50 will be donated to SACA.
c. Other New Business
Clerldn spoke about having a "Giving Tree" available around the holidays.
The next meeting is scheduled for wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 6:30
p.m.
Adi ournment
Motion by Clerldn, second by Qamhieh, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. All
ayes. Motion carried.
Linda Magee
Recording Secretary