HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-11-08 MINUTESCity of Cottage Urove
Human Services/Rights Commission
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
�Vlembers Present: Rajean Moone, Chair
Danisa Farley
Cathy Hanson
Jen Peterson
Jim Shinn
Christie Thompson
Council Liaison: Karla Bigham (absenC)
Staff Liaison: Joe Fischbach
Members Absent: none
1. Call to Order
At 7:05 PM the meeting was called to order.
2. Approval of Minutes
Jun Shinn made a motion to approve thE minuCes of the October 2006 meeting. Cathy Hanson
seconded the motion, All Presenti in Favor.
3. Facing Race Conversations recap
Member of the Commission recapped the special meeting where the first part of the Facing Race
program was viewed and discussed. The Commission would like to have a community-wide
meeYing to watch the first portion sometime early next year. The Commission will watch Yhe
second portion at the next regularly scheduled meeting in Deccmbcr.
4. Essay Contest
Contest materiais have been sent out. At least one teacher has indicated she wants Commission
members to come speak to her class. This will probably be done in January or February. The
topic fox the year is Immigration. Christie Thompson will look for sponsors for the prizes.
5. 200� Goals
The essay contest will be a goal again. The goal is to get more students to submit essays. Another
goal is to continue to work on the hate/bias prevention plan. tlnother goal is to contirfually
improve t1�e Nei�hbors Connecting Neighbars TV program.
6. Diversity Highlight of the Month
November is National Family Caregiver monfh. 96% of care is given by family and friends. This
care equates to �4.56 biil3on per year.
7. City Update
A copy of the new ordinance with the service animal provision was inclufled in Commission
members' packets. Kar1a Bigham has been elected to the MN f3ouse of Representatives and will
vacate her Councsl seat effective December 29`". Council will be seeking applications from those
interested in finishing out her term. The Cottage Square Mail has been demolished and work
continues on the new Presbyterian Homes projecY.
8. Neighbors Connecting Neighbors Update
A segment about Domestic Violence Awareness will be the next taping. 7en Peterson will
eontact Doug at SWCCC to wark out a schedule for taping.
9. Commission Comments & Requests
A question was asked, what is the Commission's purpose and mission? 'I`he Commission spenY
some time discussing what has been accomplished and what areas time and energy c2m be
focused. Joe Fischbach will check with the Bulletin to see if there are opportunities for
Commission members to submit articles.
10. Adjourn
A motioil was made Yo adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM; All Pre�ent in Favor.
Respeetfully Submitted,
Joe Fischbach
Management Analyst