HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-12-10 MINUTESCity of Cottage Grove
Human Services/Rights Commission
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Members Present: Tanweer (TJ) Janjua, Vice Chair
Francisco Gonzalez
Sue Kainz
Jen Peterson, Chair
Members Absent: None
Council Liaison: Mark Grossklaus
Staff Liaison: Joe Fischbach
1. Call to Order
At 7:06 PM the meeting was called to order.
2. Approval of Minutes
Sue made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 2008 meeting. TJ seconded the
motion, All Present in Favor.
3. Nomination for a New Chair
Chair Jen Peterson was elected to the City Council, effective January 2009. This creates a
vacancy of the Chair position. Chair Jen Peterson took nominations for the position. Sue
nominated TJ to fill that role. Francisco seconded the nomination, All Present in Favor. Joe will
take the recommendation to Council for approval.
4. November Strategic Planning and Capacity Building Workshop Review
The Commission went over the workshop that they held in November and the draft the
consultant came up with. The Commission discussed the whole process and what steps are next.
5. Goals/Projects for 2009
The Commission had an initial discussion of what goals/projects they would like to do in 2009.
The list included continuing the Essay Contest, taping another series for Cottage Grove
Spotlight, developing an informational pamphlet, creating a website and being visible at events
such as Strawberry Fest and National Night Out. The Commission will continue to revisit this
topic.
6. Diversity Highlight of the Month
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December 10 was World Human Rights Day.
7. City Update
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The Holiday Train will be in Cottage Grove on Friday, December 12. Council held the annual
Truth in Taxation hearing. Council approved plans for a new gas station on the corner of East
Point Douglas and Jamaica Ave.
8. Miscellaneous Items
Joe informed the Commission that Lindsay Florin has resigned from the Commission because of
other commitments.
9. Commission Comments & Requests
None
10. Adjourn
Sue made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 PM. Seconded by Francisco, All Present in
Favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joe Fischbach
Management Analyst
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