09-10-12Golden Valley Human Services Fund (GVHSF) Meeting
Minutes
September 10, 2012
Present: Hilmer Erickson, Kathryn Frommer, Brenda Hayle, Elissa Heilicher, Alan Ingber, Diane
Nimmer, Connie Sandler, Toots Vodovoz and Peggy Watkins. Also present: Joanie Clausen,
Council Liaison and Jeanne Fackler, Staff Liaison.
Not Attending: Katie Hart
Call to Order: Sandler called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.
Introduction of members: Chair Sandler welcomed the three new members to the Commission:
Kathryn Frommer, Alan Ingber and Peggy Watkins. Introductions were made.
July 9 minutes: Erickson moved and Vodovoz seconded the motion to approve the minutes from
July 9. The motion passed unanimously.
GVHSF Events:
Golf Classic: Members reviewed the Golf Classic. The unofficial totals are: $13,505 (gross) and
$6507 (net) with 116 golfers. Many positive comments were heard from the golfers. Fackler will
meet with the golf manager in January to set the date for 2013.
Run the Valley: Fackler asked the Commission to change the date from April 6 to April 13 due to
a conflict at Brookview. The Commission approved the date change. 2013 fees were discussed.
Heilicher made a motion that the 2013 fees for Run the Valley are: $25 if registered by March 1,
$30 March 1 -April 12 at 313M, and $40 on race day. A $15 youth fee for those 12 and under
includes a t -shirt but not chip timing. Hayle seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously. T-shirt sizes will include some youth sizes. Sizes will be guaranteed if registered by
March 1. If youth want to be included for medals and chip timing they will register for the full
adult fee.
Other Business:
Farmers Market: Nimmer reviewed the July Farmer's Market. Based on the review Fackler will
ask Communications to make a banner and have a ring toss or bean bag game for the table. A
pamphlet about the GVHSF and sign-up sheet will be available. Run the Valley t -shirts and
Golden Valley mugs will be sold. Fackler will have the material ready for the September 16
Farmer's Market. Hart and Heilicher will be present at the table from 9AM-113M.
Community Foundation: Sandler reported the CF board is working on a formal application
process to accept and apply grant proposals. Grants have been given to sponsor a Cultural Day
at the Farmer's Market and Lilac Planting.
New Event: Sandler reported on the talks with Perpich and Breck to host the new event. Breck
has two possible areas for the concert — the theater which seats 400 and the Chapel which seats
500. The fee is $150/hour plus an additional fee for tech/sound/lighting. Commission members
would like to pursue the concert. Sandler and Heilicher will re- contact the Twin City Men's Gay
Chorus for possible dates. Suggested ticket price is $20 with the possibility of a VIP ticket which
would include a dessert reception after the concert.
2013 Application Packet: The application packets were given to members for review. Sandier
asked members to review the applications and contact Sandler or Fackler if there is an agency
they would like to present at the October meeting. Nimmer suggested members tour an agency
applying for funding.
The updated roster was given to the Commission members.
Sandler announced the next meeting is October 8 at 6:45 p.m. Sandler reminded group to
review the funding applications and contact Fackler if there is an agency they would like to
attend the October meeting.
Adjournment: Nimmer moved to adjourn the meeting, Ingber seconded the motion. The
meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne Fackler
GVHSF Staff Liaison