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Human Services/Human Rights Commission
City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Members Present: Francisco Gonzalez, Vice-Chair
Linda Lundstrom
Rick Johnson
Tanweer âTJâ Janjua, Chair
Laurie Steiger
Members Absent: Doug Amos
Mia Naseth-Phillips
Jen Peterson
Also Present: Kenneth L. Smith
1. Call to Order
At 7:01 p.m., the meeting was called to order by Commission Vice-Chair
Gonzalez. Commission Chair TJ arrived at 7:25.
2. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Laurie Steiger, Seconded by Commissioner Rick Johnson, to
approve the minutes of the September 8, 2010 meeting, as presented. The Motion
carried 4-0.
3. New Commission Member Applications â Youth Seat
Commission Vice-Chair Gonzalez stated that he would like to nominate Brenna Masagi
for the Youth Seat on the Commission. He described her as extremely wise and bright.
He made the motion to seat her on the commission which was seconded by Rick
Johnson. All present were in favor with no dissent. Ken Smith was instructed to put her
name before the City Council for consideration. He said he would put her on the
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October 20 agenda.
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4 Survey on Accessibility
There was a discussion about the survey and Laurie said she would hand out the
survey before she left. Francisco asked if we should schedule a meeting at Norris
Square. The Commission agreed they should have a meeting at the Senior Housing
Center and instructed Ken Smith to set it up.
5. Family Homeless Commission
Council Member Peterson was supposed to talk about this, but was absent. The item
was tabled until the December meeting by Vice Chair Gonzalez.
6. 2010 Human Rights Day Conference
Commission Vice-Chair Gonzalez stated that all of the Commission Members, as well
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as Council Member Peterson are registered to attend the 27 Annual Human Rights
Day Conference & Forum on Friday, December 3, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in
St. Paul. The question came up about Brenna Masgai (new Youth Commission
Member) attending the event. Laurie Steiger is calling her parents to see if she can go
to the conference.
7. Diversity Highlight of the Month
Francisco mentioned how grateful he was miners were being rescued in Chile. Linda
Lundstrom talked about the 10 10 march designed to bring awareness about early
childhood issues. She stated both Mayors from St. Paul and Minneapolis were on hand
to speak. Laurie Steiger talked about a lap top at MNDOT that translate into other
languages. Francisco mentioned the Army uses it too but it was not good for
complicated conversations.
8. City Update
Ken Smith provided an update on the following:
a. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
b. Public Safety/City Hall Complex
c. Monster Bash Parade
d. Holiday Train
e. Elections
9. Miscellaneous
Correct spelling of Emerald Ash Borer in minutes.
TJ asked when Laurie was leaving the commission. She replied in December.
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10. Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Laurie Steiger, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to
adjourn to meeting at 7:40 p.m. Motion Carried. 5-0.
Presented by,
Kenneth L. Smith
Community Services and Communications Coordinator