HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-08-11 MINUTES
City of Cottage Grove
Human Services/Rights Commission
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Members Present: Laurie Steiger
Rick Johnson
Linda Lundstrom
Tanweer (TJ) Janjua, Chair
Members Absent: Francisco Gonzalez, Vice Chair, Doug Amos (excused), Mia Naseth-
Phillips
Council Liaison: Jen Peterson (absent)
Staff Liaison: Ken Smith
Others Present:
1. Call to Order
At 7:10 p.m. the meeting was called to order by TJ who stated he needed to be out by 8:15.
2. Approval of Minutes from July 14, 2010.
Laurie Steiger made a motion to approve the July 14, 2010 minutes. Rick Johnson seconded the
motion.
3. New Commission Members Applications
TJ welcomed the newest commission members Linda Lundstrom and Rick Johnson and asked
them to talk about themselves to the other committee members. Linda said she was Social
worker for the schools and Rick said he worked for the State of MN workers comp division.
Other members informed the two about their jobs and expertise in the area of Human Rights.
There was a brief discussion about the youth seat and it was decided that TJ and Francisco would
interview Brenna Masgai and asked Ken to set it up.
5. Family Homeless Commission
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This discussion was tabled until September 8 because Council Member Jen Peterson was
unable to attend the HS/HR meeting because she had a conflict with the City Council meeting.
6. Human Rights Day Conference/Bremer Mini Grants
TJ asked Laurie to investigate grants for the human rights day conference in December. The
group was informed that Mia was also looking into other grants. Laurie said she would send a
draft of the grant application to the Commission for approval by August 16, 2010.
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7. Accessibility Task Force
Ken made a brief presentation about his efforts to advertise the Accessibility Survey. He stated
that some were given away at the Strawberry Fest, City Hall, and on the City’s web page. Laurie
asked for some surveys to hand out.
8. Diversity Highlight of the Month
There was a brief discussion about the rash of shooting by police in Cottage Grove and TJ
mentioned that today was the first day of Ramadan, a Muslim holiday that involves fasting.
9. City Update
Because of Council Member Jen Peterson’s absence Ken Smith gave the update. He mentioned
that Sally’s was moving into the old Subway near Target. He mentioned the current construction
stage occurring on Hwy 61 and the 3M meeting at the Junior High.
10.Miscellaneous
Laurie offered her thanks to Ken for all he does for the Commission and the other members
agreed. He said thank you.
11. Adjournment
A motion was made at 8:15 p.m. by Laurie to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Rick, all
present were in favor.
The next meeting is September 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by;
Kenneth L. Smith ,Community Services and Communications Coordinator
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