HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-09 MINUTES
City of Cottage Grove
Human Services/Rights Commission
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Members Present: Francisco Gonzalez
Tanweer (TJ) Janjua, Chair
Laurie Steiger
Mia Naseth-Phillips
Doug Amos
Sofia Vitale-Gill
Members Absent:
Council Liaison: Jen Peterson (absent)
Staff Liaison: Ken Smith
Others Present: Rick Johnson, Connie Seaburg, Jennifer Levitt, City Engineer
1. Call to Order
At 7:05 p.m. the meeting was called to order by TJ.
2. Approval of Minutes from May 12, 2010.
Doug made a motion to approve the May 12, 2010 minutes. Francisco seconded the motion.
3. New Commission Members Applications
Prior to the meeting TJ, Francisco and Ken interviewed two applicants for the Committee.
Connie Seaburg and Linda Lundstrom. They will interview more applicants in the coming
weeks. So far, no youth have applied.
4. Proposed Accessibility Task Force
City Engineer Jennifer Levitt made a presentation to the Commission about establishing a Task
Force from the HS/HR Commission to engage the public to help improve accessibility in the
community. The key is to focus on the City’s transportation network: roads, signal systems,
sidewalks, trails and road intersections. It would be important to note if there are any
recreational concerns related to the City’s park facilities. The goal of task force would be to
compile a list of projects and prioritize them. These would feed into City’s CIP in later years.
Committee decided to help collect data. The Committee would put a box at Strawberry Fest with
questionnaire. Francisco said he worked on similar project at University.
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5. Essay and Poster Contest
Ken updated the Commission on the Essay and Poster contest. He showed the committee the
essays and posters received to date. The Commission decided to display the winners’ work at
the City booth at Strawberry Fest. Members talked about staffing the booth and Laurie, Rick and
TJ and Ken said they would be there. Rick said he would bring his wizard custom and help
present award on stage.
Mia and Sofia left the meeting at 7:50.
6. 2010 Census
Francisco announced that he sent his article to the Bulletin after he shared it with the Committee
for comments. TJ announced that Cottage Grove had one of the highest census compliance rates
in the State at between 86 and 89%.
7. Strategic Plan
Francisco shared the finished Strategic plan with the group. Comments were made about gender
and age. Francisco said he would make changes and Laurie made a motion to approve the 2010
Strategic Plan which was seconded by Doug Amos. The Plan would be sent to Council for
approval.
8. Diversity Highlight of the Month
There was a fire at condos in Cottage Grove. There was a discussion about sending sympathy
card. It was decided to hold off until we knew the complete story.
9. City Update
Council Member Jen Peterson not present to do update.
10.Miscellaneous
Doug Amos stated he would be away for three months on a work related matter.
11. Adjournment
A motion was made at 8:35 p.m. by Laurie to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Doug.
Respectfully submitted by;
Kenneth L. Smith ,Community Services and Communications Coordinator
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