10-12-20 HSC Minutes
October 12, 2020–6:45pm
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,Elizabeth Burwell, Stephanie Devitt, Hilmer
Erickson, Denise La Mere-Anderson, Caitlin Peick, Jake Rudeen, and
Toots Vodovoz
Commissioners absent: None
Staff present: Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison and Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative
Assistant, and Kimberly Sanberg, City Council
3. New Member Elizabeth Burwell
La Mere-Anderson introduced Burwell, who then gave a brief introduction of herself to the
commission. Each Commissioner then introduced themselves.
4. Approval of September 8, 2020 – Regular Meeting Minutes
Corrections were made to the spelling of Damascus Way in item 4A and the spelling of commissioner
La Mere-Anderson in item 4B.
MOTION made by Aaron Black and seconded by Hilmer Erickson to approve the September 8, 2020
regular meeting minutes as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
5. New Business
A. Budget
La Mere-Anderson shared the budget and discussed each line item. She also discussed their
increased allocation amount of $125K to accommodate the needs of the community during
the pandemic. Commissioners then briefly discussed the effects of COVID-19 on the budget.
B. Council Presentation – November 7
Erickson shared details on the upcoming Golden Valley Human Services Commission annual
report to Council, which will be presented virtually on November 7, 2020 by Chair La Mere-
Anderson and Vice-chair Black. La Mere-Anderson invited all the Commissioners to attend.
C. Solicitation Letter
Erickson shared details on the annual solicitation letter that is mailed to all Golden Valley
residents, along with some businesses. The letter shares information on the efforts of the
Human Service Commission and requests donation to support those efforts. He said the
letter will be mailed at the end of November.
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6.Old Bu
siness
A.Greens Classic Update
Erickson said the event took place on September 14 with great weather. He said there were
20 golfers and 16 lawn bowlers. The event net was $1,200.
B.Allocation Decisions
La Mere-Anderson gave a recap and shared details on the allocation decisions made at the
September meeting. She also said that after discussion with the city Finance Director, it has
been determined that an additional $5K may be allocated in 2021. After discussion, La Mere-
Andersonpolled theCommissioners and concluded that the additional $5K would be
distributed as follows:
Damascus Way............ $1,675
Senior Outreach........... $1,675
PRISM .......................... $1,650
7.Adjournment
MOTION moved by Hilmer Ericksonand seconded by AaronBlack to adjourn at 8:10pm. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Denise La Mere-Anderson, Chair
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Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison