05-11-20 HSC Minutes
May 11,2020–6:45pm
Virtual WebEx Meeting
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:45pm by Aaron Black, Chair.
2.Roll Call
Commissioners present: Aaron Black, Jonas Courneya, Stephanie Devitt, Katie Hart,
Denise La Mere-Anderson, Caitlin Peick, and Toots Vodovoz
Commissioners absent: Hilmer Erickson andJoel Nelson
Staff present: Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison, Sheila Van Sloun, Recording Secretary;
and Kimberly Sanberg, City Council.
3. Approval of April 13, 2020 – Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION made by La Mere-Anderson and seconded by Black to approve the April 13, 2020 regular
meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of April 28, 2020 – Special Meeting Minutes
MOTION made by Hart and seconded by La Mere-Anderson to approve the April 28, 2020 special
meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Old Business
A. Budget—Black shared and reviewed the budget with Commissioners. Discussion
focused onways the pandemic could affect future revenues.
B. Special Allocation—Council member Sanberg said the Council is very supportive of the
emergency allocation and is very happy with how the Commission took initiative in this
time of need.
C. Run The Valley—Erickson shared registration numbers with the Commission, stating
there are a total of 188 participants. He then discussed options for distributing shirts to
all the participants. Mail and distanced pick-up were options discussed. Several
Commissioners volunteered their time to help with the distribution. La Mere-Anderson
encouraged all the Commissioners to register and participate in Run The Valley. Peick
suggested keeping registration open after the race start date for those that still want to
participate. Erickson agreed with the idea and will adjust dates.
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5. New Business
A. Commission Orientation—Before Erickson presented the commission orientation, he
introduced new commission member Caitlin Peick. Peick shared that she is married,
lives in the South Tyrol neighborhood, and works in Marketing at Children’s Hospital.
Commissioners then introduced themselves. Erickson then shared a PowerPoint
presentation for the commission orientation.
B. Bylaws Review—Erickson shared and reviewed the commission bylaws. Discussion then
focused on attendance.
C. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair—Black asked if anyone was interested in serving as
Chair or Vice-Chair. After no one stepped forward, La Mere-Anderson offered to serve
as Chair, and Black offered to serve as Vice-Chair. Each will serve one year terms.
D. Allocation Application for 2021—Erickson said the application should be available at the
end of May or early part of June, for agencies to apply for funding. He said the
applications will be brought to Council for approval in November.
6. Adjournment
MOTION moved by Black and seconded by Devitt to adjourn at 7:55 pm. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Aaron Black, Chair
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Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison