HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-10 MINUTESCity of Cottage Grove
Human Services/Rights Commission
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Members Present: Tanweer (TJ) Janjua, Chair
Francisco Gonzalez
Sue Kainz, Vice Chair
Carol Logan
Mia Naseth-Phillips
Members Absent: Laurie Steiger
Council Liaison: Jen Peterson
Staff Liaison: Joe Fischbach
1. Call to Order
At 7:04 PM the meeting was called to order.
2. Approval of Minutes
Carol made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 2009 meeting. Mia seconded the
motion, All Present in Favor.
3. Strawberry Festival- Clothesline Project
The Commission will have the clothesline display out at Strawberry Fest. All the details have
been worked out. The Commissioners will take shifts to ensure that the display is attended to at
all times to answer questions about the display and the Commission.
4. Event
FacingRace
The Commission has decided to host another event. The event will be some time in either
September or October. Joe will check with Rowzat to see if she would be willing to facilitate the
event again.
5. Diversity Highlight of the Month
Sue shared that there is a program available to homeowners in Cottage Grove that assists them in
updating and/or making repairs to their house if they meet certain criteria. The Commission will
try to get the word out that the program is available.
6. City Update
Jen provided the update. The EMS Coordinator was sworn in at a recent Council meeting. The
Council is in the early stages of working with staff to develop the 2010/2011 budgets. The
Community Center Task Force has been formed and met twice. The City is looking at the
possibility of being a partner in the Mississippi River trail route.
7. Miscellaneous Items
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None
10. Adjourn
Sue made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 PM. Seconded by Mia, All Present in Favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joe Fischbach
Management Analyst
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