10-10-11-HSF Minutes Golden Valley Human Services Foundation (GVHSF) Meeting
Minutes
October 10, 2011
Present: Dan Blumb, Hilmer Erickson, Brenda Hayle, Chris Monroe, Connie Sandler and Toots
Vodovoz.Also present: Jeanne Fackler, Staff Liaison.
Not Attending: Elissa Heilicher, Diane Nimmer
Call to Order: Vice-Chairman Blumb called the meeting to order at 6:52 p.m.
August 8 minutes: Hayle moved and Vodovoz seconded the motion to approve the minutes of
August 8.The motion passed unanimously.
Council/Manager Meeting:The Council/Manager meeting was held on September 13. Sandler
presented the information on the proposed name change and the by-law revisions to the
council. Council approved the request for name and by-law changes with the suggestion to
remove the meeting time from the by-laws.The council thanked Sandler and the GVMSF for
their dedication.
Run the Valley: Fackler reported that Public Safety wants to move the location to Brookview
and Officers Johnson and Toavs are in the process of selecting a route for the 5K and 10K.The
starting times will be changed to accommodate the golf course with the 5K starting at 8 AM.
Discussion was held on chip timing vs. number timing.The commission decided to go with chip
timing and raise the fees to cover the cost to$25/$30 and $40.
Funding Applications:After discussion Vodovoz moved and Blumb seconded the motion to
recommend the following allocations to the Council:
Community Mediation $1,500
Crisis Nursery $5,000
Dinner At Your poor $7,000
Home Free $2,500
HIS/Crisis Connection $2,000
lewish Family& Children's Services $3,500
PRISM $10,000
SCS HOME $5,000
SCS Outreach $3,500
TreeHouse 5 000
TOTAL $45,000
Motion passed unanimously. Sandler will attend a city council meeting to present the
recommendations.
Other Business:
Golf Classic Review:The re-scheduled golf tournament was discussed. Approximately$7,000
was raised.
Taste of Golden Valley: Because of issues with finding an affordable venue for the Taste, it was
decided to not proceed with the event in 2011.
Community Foundation:The CF is meeting this week.The focus is on marketing the new
Community Foundation and working on the solicitation letter.The CF is interested in assisting
with the Taste event. Sandler will continue to co-chair the CF.
GV 125`h Anniversary:The 125`h Anniversary is hosting the birthday party for the city on
December 2"d at the GVCC. Discussion has started about continuing activities into 2012,
including assisting with the Taste of GV.
Anything Else?: Sandler asked commission members to follow the conduct code for the
upcoming election.