minutes-hsc-regular-august-09-21
August 9, 2021 –6:45 pm
Rice LakeConference Room
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1.Call to Order
Called to order at 6:46 pm by Chair La Mere-Andersonand secondedby Commissioner Aaron Black.
2.Roll Call
Commissioners present:Aaron Black, Esther Black, Elizabeth Burwell,Denise La Mere-
Anderson, Mary McCormick, Caitlin Peick, Jacob Rudeen, and
Toots Vodovoz
Commissioners absent:Hilmer Ericksonand Kevion Ellis
Staff present: Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison; and Nicole Eller-Peploe, Administrative
Assistant
3.Approval of Agenda
MOTION made by Commissioner McCormick and seconded by Commissioner Vodovoz to approve.
Motion carried unanimously.
4.Approval of July 12, 2021Meeting Minutes
MOTION made by Commissioner Vodovoz and seconded by Commissioner Aaron Black to approve.
Motion carried unanimously.
5.Old Business
A.Budget
ChairLa Mere-Anderson shared a brief overview of the budget to date.Revenue from pull
tabs have already surpassed2021 revenue goals. In addition, fundraisernumbers for this
monthwere shared. Discussion then focused on expenses that are not reflected in total
dollars, due to missing items and delays in reporting.
B.Greens ClassicReview
ChairLa Mere-Anderson sharedthis was one of our best events we havehad. Discussion
then focused on the food voucherbeing abetter process thancateringthe event. Theslight
confusion in useby participants can easilybe worked out forthe next event. Discussion then
focused on Sunday being a better night for the event and that people from all over the
Metro participated.
C.Run the Valley 2021
i.Sponsorship
Staff Liaison, Ericksonreviewed current sponsors.
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ChairLa Mere-Anderson stated that $4,500 has been raised so far, sponsorship lock
and would like to see the City do a sponsorship thank you social media
by August 15
blast.
ii.Participation
Staff Liaison, Erickson, gave an update on participation numbers. Discussion then
focused on event marketing, signageforsponsors, and participantgiveaways.
iii. Volunteers
ChairLa Mere-Anderson sharedshe met with Michelle Christensen and she will
produce 8-10 course volunteers.Staff Liaison Erickson mentioned there is a need for
additional volunteers. Discussion then focused on set up time, Flag Ceremony, and
Kids Run.
6.New Business
a.Applications Funding
i.Process
ChairLa Mere-Anderson shareda detailedpresentation of the funding process,
including the application, what to expect, funding guidelines, evaluation criteria, and
RUBIC scoring sheet instructions. Ester Black will be compiling the RUBIC sheets.
ChairLa Mere-Anderson sharedthe allocation requestand amounts. No new
applicants this year.Discussion then focused on questions and answers.
7.Adjournment
MOTION by ChairLa Mere-Andersonand seconded by Commissioner Peickto adjourn at7:43pm.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Denise La Mere-Anderson, Chair
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Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison