HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-13 MINUTESCity of Cottage Grove
Human Services/Rights Commission
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Members Present: Tanweer (TJ) Janjua, Chair
Sue Kainz, Vice Chair
Carol Logan
Mia Naseth-Phillips
Laurie Steiger
Members Absent: John Bakou
Francisco Gonzalez
Carol Logan
Council Liaison: Jen Peterson
Staff Liaison: Joe Fischbach
1. Call to Order
At 7:05 PM the meeting was called to order.
2. Approval of Minutes
Sue made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 2009 meeting. Mia seconded the motion,
All Present in Favor.
3. Review of April’s Presentation
The Commission reviewed the discussion that it had with Mario Hernandez from the Minnesota
Department of Human Rights at the April meeting. The Commission will look to ways to partner
with the Department of Human Rights in the future.
4. Strawberry Festival- Clothesline Project
The Commission will have the clothesline display out at Strawberry Fest, if a few details can be
worked out. The materials have been secured for that date. There are enough volunteers to sit at
the booth. The Commission needs to find a tent/canopy that they can use to shelter the materials
from the elements. TJ is working on finding one.
5. Review of 2009 Initiatives
There are several things that the Commission wants to accomplish in the next year. They want to
conduct a local essay, a local poster contest, host the FacingRace event again this year, partner
with other Commissions, become more visible in the community, etc. The Commission will be
working on a schedule that they want to follow in the coming months.
6. Diversity Highlight of the Month
Sue shared that the Stone Soup Thrift Shop raised $25,000 with their Souper Bowl event and
look forward to making it an annual event.
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7. City Update
Jen provided the update. The squad cars are now equipped with cameras. The police department
has submitted a grant for funding additional police officer positions. The status of the grant
should be known later in the year. She also discussed the 3M incinerator proposal.
8. Miscellaneous Items
None
9. Commission Comments & Requests
None
10. Adjourn
Sue made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 PM. Seconded by Mia, All Present in Favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joe Fischbach
Management Analyst
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