08-10-20 HSC Minutes
August 10, 2020–6:45pm
Virtual WebEx
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:45pm by Chair La Mere-Anderson.
2.Roll Call
Commissioners present: Aaron Black, Esther Black, Jonas Courneya, Stephanie Devitt, Hilmer
Erickson, and Denise La Mere-Anderson
Commissioners absent: Joel Nelson, Caitlin Peick, and Toots Vodovoz
Staff present: Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison; Kimberly Sanberg, City Council Member;
and Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant
3. Approval of July 13, 2020 – Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION made by Erickson and seconded by Aaron Black to approve the July 13, 2020 regular
meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Old Business
A. Budget—La Mere-Anderson shared the budget. Discussion focused on lack of revenue
due to the pandemic. Online donation revenue was also discussed.
B. Golf and Lawn Bowling Classic
1. Sponsorship—La Mere-Anderson thanked Aaron Black for all his efforts in
soliciting sponsorships for the event.
2. Participant Update—Brian Erickson shared numbers for the event. Discussion
focused on alternatives to hosting the event if numbers do not increase.
5. New Business
A. Applications for Funding 2021—La Mere-Anderson confirmed that all the
Commissioners received their application packets. She also shared steps for evaluating
the applications.
B. Decision needed: which agencies do we invite to September meeting?—La Mere-
Anderson said 13 applications were received, with two being new and the rest repeat
applicants. Discussion focused on which applicants should be invited to the September
meeting and why. Commissioners concluded that Damascus Way, Valley of Peace
Lutheran Church, and PRISM would be invited to the September meeting. Brian Erickson
said he would contact them to attend the September meeting. Le Mere-Anderson
suggested sending a letter to all the applicants, sharing information on the application
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process and timeline. The Commission agreed that the City Communications
department would draft a letter to be sent.
C. Completed rubrics due by Friday, August 28—La Mere-Andersonreminded the
Commissioners about the deadline.
D. Estimate 2021 funds available to allocate vs historical—La Mere-Anderson shared
annual allocations. Discussion focused on amounts and distribution for 2021.
E. Next meeting is Tuesday, September 8 at 6 pm—La Mere-Anderson reminded the
commission of the early start time for the September meeting to allow for application
review.
6. Adjournment
MOTION moved by Courneya and seconded by Aaron Black to adjourn at 7:55 pm. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Denise La Mere-Anderson, Chair
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Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison