08-13-18 - Human Services Commission minutesGolden Valley Human Services Commission (GVHSC) Meeting
Minutes
August 13, 2018
Brookview, Rice Lake Conference Room
Present: Denise La Mere -Anderson, Aaron Black, Katie Hart, Jason Kapel, Stephanie Devitt, Hilmer Erickson,
Toots Vodovoz. Also present: Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison, and Nicole Eller-Peploe
Absent: Elissa Helilcher, Joanie Clausen, Jonas Courneya, Peder Hanson, Sophia Vento
Call to Order: Aaron Black called the meeting to order at 6:45 pm.
Agenda Changes or Additions: Rubric scoring and Date change for Run the Valley.
Minutes Approved for July 16, 2018: Black moved and La Mere -Anderson second the motion to approve the
minutes.
Representative from Golden Valley Community Foundation:
Black introduced Dean, Chair of the Golden Valley Community Foundation. Dean handed out information and
explained what GVCF's mission of bringing groups & people together with similar passions and working to
build a better Golden Valley community. He also explained their Small Sparks Fund - for events and people's
ideas.
Black asked Dean how you see GVHSC involved. Dean said in the Market in the Valley.
La Mere -Anderson asked how GVHSC members can get involved. Dean explained the website, volunteer
signup and open positions on the GVCF's Board of Directors.
Budget Update:
Black reviewed the most recent budget information with the commission. La Mere -Anderson reminded the
commission that the Pull Tab Revenue numbers have a one month delay.
Devitt asked how the YTD numbers compare to last year. Brian Erickson said they are pretty steady. La Mere -
Anderson explained the Pull Tab Revenue is more than last year. Devitt asked if the money we raise this year
is the money we spend next year and from a policy stand point, the gigantic surplus — how to spend that
down? La Mere -Anderson, Black, Brian Erickson explained we will always carry a balance of 1 &'/ times.
GVHSC will leave a surplus and not spend it down.
Bylaw Change Update: Official Approval — Golden Valley Human Services Commission
Golf & Lawn Bowling Classic, September 17th:
a) Sponsors: Brian Erickson handed out a copy of the list of sponsors so far. City of Golden Valley
Communications dept. will give a "shout out" when we get a sponsor. Brookview will mention the
event in their email blast letter.
b) Participant update: So far, it's up from last year.
c) Lunch update: Buffet style — Prosciutto chicken, potatoes, green beans, lemonade, coffee & pies. After
event cookies will be available in 316.
Run The Valley:
Brian Erickson that the date needs to be changed, currently it's the same date as the Human Society Walk.
Commission unanimously agreed to a date change of April 13tH
Next Meeting is Monday, September 17a':
Same date as the Classic - Commission unanimously agreed to change the date to Thursday, September 13tH
La Mere -Anderson requested it be a short focus meeting on the classic.
Rubric & Scoring Packet:
La Mere -Anderson handed out instructions and discussed Rubric information. La Mere -Anderson said the
decision making may be a little different from last year, due to the ability to tap into reserves.
Adjourned: Black motioned, La Mere -Anderson second. Meeting adjourned at 8:25pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Aaron Black, GVHSF Chair
Nicole Eller-Peploe, Recording Secretary
Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison