HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-03-14 MINUTESCity of Cottage Grove
Human Services/Rights Commission
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Members Present: Danisa Farley
Cathy Hanson
Rajean Moone, Chair
Jen Peterson
Christie Thompson
Council Liaison: Fred Luden (absent)
Staff Liaison: Joe Fischbach
Members Absent: none
1. Call to Order
At 7:01 PM the meeting was called to order.
2. Approval of Minutes
Jen Peterson made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 2007 meeting. Cathy
Hanson seconded the motion, All Present in Favor.
3. Diversity Highlight of the Month
March is Women’s History Month. Jen Peterson read a biography of Vel Phillips.
4. Essay Contest
The winner of the Essay Contest was announced. The winner for 2007 is D’monte Farley. Cathy
Hanson made a motion to declare D’monte Farley the winner of the Essay Contest, award prizes
and forward his essay to the state competition. Seconded by Rajean Moone, voting Yay- Rajean
Moone, Cathy Hanson, Jen Peterson, and Christie Thompson. Abstaining- Danisa Farley.
D’monte will be presented with a certificate and prizes at a future Council or Commission
meeting.
5. City Update
Joe Fischbach updated the Commission on the recent accident that occurred with the police
department. He also went over the process that needs to be used to appoint commissioners to the
Commission.
6. Neighbors Connecting Neighbors Update
The latest segment about domestic violence should be airing by the end of the month.
7. Facing Race
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Rajean Moone outlined the proposed work plan for the Facing Race event the Commission
would like to conduct. The St Paul Foundation and the school district have agreed to by partners.
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The date for the first seminar has been tentatively set for Tuesday, June 19. Christie will
approach the 3M Foundation for some possible funding.
8. Commission Comments & Requests
None
9. Adjourn
Cathy Hanson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM; Seconded by Jen Peterson, All
Present in Favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joe Fischbach
Management Analyst
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