HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-09 MINUTESCity of Cottage Grove
Human Services/Rights Commission
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Members Present: Tanweer (TJ) Janjua, Chair
Francisco Gonzalez
Sue Kainz, Vice Chair
Mia Naseth-Phillips
Laurie Steiger
Sofia Vitale-Gill
Members Absent: None
Council Liaison: Jen Peterson
Staff Liaison: Joe Fischbach
Others Present: Neuchee Chang
1. Call to Order
At 7:03 PM the meeting was called to order.
2. Approval of Minutes
Sue made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 2009 meeting. Mia seconded the motion,
All Present in Favor.
3. FacingRace Event
The FacingRace event coordination is going as planned. There are 17 people signed up thus far.
Everyone will attempt to contact others to see if they are interested in attending. The event will
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be September 24 at River Oaks.
4. ISD 833 Outreach
The Commission would like to invite the Director of the Office of Equity and Integration at ISD
833 to the next Commission meeting. The intent would be to see if there are areas that the
Commission could partner with the school district.
5. Essay Contest
The Commission continues planning for the local essay and poster contests. Commission
members will continue to see if there are donations out there for prizes. It is anticipated that the
contests will occur in the first half of 2010.
6. Diversity Highlight of the Month
It is currently Ramadan. TJ gave a description of what Ramadan is to the Commission.
7. City Update
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Jen provided the update. The proposed 2010 budget and levy were approved at the September 2
Council meeting. A public comment session and final approval will occur in December. Sofia
was approved as a student member of the Commission. Carol Logan had to resign from the
Commission because of a scheduling conflict. The Green Garden awards were recently
presented. The Holiday Train has been tentatively scheduled to arrive in Cottage Grove at 5:30
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on December 12.
8. Miscellaneous Items
None
9. Adjourn
Sue made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM. Seconded by Francisco, All Present in
Favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joe Fischbach
Management Analyst
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