HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-07-09 MINUTESCity of Cottage Grove
Human Services/Rights Commission
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Members Present: Lindsay Florin
Francisco Gonzalez
Sue Kainz
Devan King
Jen Peterson, Chair
Members Absent: Tanweer (TJ) Janjua, Vice Chair
Pamela Rojas
Council Liaison: Mark Grossklaus
Staff Liaison: Joe Fischbach
1. Call to Order
At 7:01 PM the meeting was called to order.
2. Approval of Minutes
Sue made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 2008 meeting. Francisco seconded the
motion, All Present in Favor.
3. Need for Assisted Living / Independent Living Facilities for Non-Elderly Adults
Jen presented this item to the Commission. She talking to a few living facility administrators and
they indicated that much of their funding comes from HUD. HUD funding is extremely tight at
the moment and construction of new facilities is unlikely in the near future.
4. Status of Grant Application
The facilitator that was selected has a scheduling conflict. Jen is working with her to identify an
alternative facilitator.
5. Diversity Highlight of the Month
Sue mentioned that the Ann Pierce Rogers Center is moving. They are possibly looking at using
the space as a hospice but are open to anyone interested in the location.
6. New ISD 833 Director of the Office of Equity and Integration
The school district has hired a new Director of the Office of Equity and Integration. He will
begin in August. After he is settled in his new position the Commission would like to invite him
to a Commission meeting.
7. Joint Meeting with the City Council
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Joe Fischbach reminded the Commission that the August meeting will be a joint meeting with
the City Council.
8. City Update
Councilmember Grossklaus gave the city update. He discussed the budget process. He also gave
an update on the Comprehensive Plan process and where it is at. National Night Out is August
th
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9. Commission Comments & Requests
None
10. Adjourn
Devan made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 PM. Seconded by Francisco, All Present in
Favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joe Fischbach
Management Analyst
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