06-11-18 - Human Services Fund minutesGolden Valley Human Services Fund (GVHSF) Meeting
Minutes
June 11, 2018
6:45 pm
Brookview, Sweeny Lake Conference Room
Present: Denise La Mere -Anderson, Aaron Black, Jonas Courneya, Hilmer Erickson, Peder Hanson, Katie Hart, Jason Kapel
& Sophia Vento. Also present: Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison.
Absent: Stephanie Devitt, Elissa Heilicher and Toots Vodovoz
Call to Order: Aaron Black called the meeting to order at 6:52 pm.
Agenda Changes or Additions: Run the Valley Updates were added to agenda
April 9, 2018: Hanson moved and La Mere -Anderson seconded the motion to approve the minutes from May 14. The
motion passed unanimously.
Introduction of new member:
Black welcomed new member, Jonas Courneya. All commission members introduced themselves and Jonas shared
information about himself and reason for joining the commission.
Budget Update:
Staff Liaison, Erickson, reviewed the most recent budget information with the commission. La Mere -Anderson
requested the monthly budget update to be shown as year to date, per month, versus previous year.
Bylaws Changes Proposal:
Staff Liaison, Erickson, distributed the proposed bylaws changes. He asked members for clarification on who is a
business member and their length of term. He also requested clarification on the proposed size of the commission and
if that number included the youth member. It was agreed that a business member shall be a representative, in an
official capacity, of a Golden Valley -based business, with a 3 year term. It was also agreed the commission shall consist
of seven regular members, and two business or community organization members, and one voting youth member. Staff
Liaison, Erickson, also asked for some clarification on fund allocation and the proposed use of reserve funds. La Mere -
Anderson explained the commission may recommend allocation of funds, maintaining a minimum of one and a half
times the fund balance of the previous calendar year.
Golf and Lawn Bowling Classic, September 17:
The commission discussed the upcoming Golf and Lawn Bowling Classic. La Mere -Anderson talked about sponsorship for
the event, setting goals and having a plan to go after sponsors. She also proposed removing the Golf Hole Sponsor
option and reducing the Corporate Sponsor fee from $1000 to $500. The commission members agreed and Staff Liaison,
Erickson, noted the change. Hanson suggest a script and sponsor list for members, when finding sponsors. Black said he
would manage this. La Mere -Anderson suggested that we look at better signage, banners and promotional materials.
Liaison, Erickson, said that he would work with the Golden Valley Communications Department on these requests.
Hanson brought up the idea of other possible fundraising events. Members agreed to table this until the July meeting.
Adjourned: Erickson motioned, Hart seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:28 pm
Respectfully submitted, s
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Aaro Black, GVHSF Chair Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison