HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-11 MINUTESCity of Cottage Grove
Human Services/Rights Commission
Meeting Minufes
Wednesday, October ll, 2006
Members Present: Rajean Moone, Chair
Cathy Lariu (arrived at 7:25 PM)
Jen Peterson
Jim Shinn
Christie Thompson
Council Liaison: Karla Bigham (absent)
Staff Liaison: Joe Fischbach
Members Absent: Danisa Farley
1. Call to Order
At 7:05 PM the meeting was called to order.
2. Approval of Minutes
Jim Shinn made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 2006 meeting. Jen Peterson
seconded the motion, All Present in Favor.
3. Facing Race Conversations- St Paul Foundation
The Commission wi11 have a special meeting on Saturday, October 21 s ` at 1:00 PM at Park Grove
Library to view the DVD and have a discussion.
4. Essay Contest
After sending out an e-mail fo teachers in the South Washington County School District,
Chairman Moone reported he has received 4 positive responses and at least one teacher wants a
representative from the Commission to come talk to the class.
T'he Commission will send out a press release in December.
5. 200'7 Goals
Joe Fischbach will bring a copy of last year's goais and aceomplishments to the neXt regular
meeting for the Commission to review.
6. Diversity Highlight of the Month
None
7. City Update
The seroice animal project the Commission has been working on has been approved by Council.
A copy of the new ordinance will be in next month's packet.
Joe Fisehbach reminded the Commission about the upcoming election.
8. Neighbors Connecting Neighbors Update
A segment about Autism is currently airing. The Commission is looking at changin� the format
for the next segment. They would like to Cape out in The community rather than in the� studio. The
next topie will be domestic violence.
9. Commission Comments & Requests
A new film regarding hate crime is out and the writer is looking� for commnnities fhat are willing
to host a showing. More information will come at the next meeting.
10. Adjourn
A motion was made to adjouTn the meeting at 7:40 PM; All Present in Favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joe Fischbach
Management Analyst