01-11-21 HSC Minutes
January 11, 2021–6:45pm
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:47pm by Chair La Mere-Anderson.
2. Roll Call
Commissioners present: Aaron Black, Esther Black,Elizabeth Burwell, Kevion Ellis, Hilmer
Erickson, Denise La Mere-Anderson, Caitlin Peick, Jake Rudeen, and
Toots Vodovoz
Commissioners absent: Stephanie Devitt
Staff present: Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison and Kimberly Sanberg, City Council
3. Approval of Agenda
MOTION made by Erickson and seconded by Rudeen to approve the January 11, 2021 regular
meeting agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Approval of November 9, 2020 – Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION made by Erickson and seconded by Black to approve the November 9, 2020 regular meeting
minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Old Business
A. Budget
La Mere-Anderson gave an update on the budget and shared the PowerPoint presentation
she and Commissioner Black shared at the December 1, 2020 City Council meeting.
Discussion then focused on 2021 goals.
B. Council Meeting Update from December 1, 2020
La Mere-Anderson said she and Commissioner Black attended the December 1, 2020 Council
meeting to present the GVHSC budget to the Council. She said items discussed included
budget reserves, allocations, and fundraising events, and 2021 goals.
Commissioner Black thanked council member Sanberg for her ongoing support and
representation of the Human Services Commission.
6. New Business
A. Run the Valley – Saturday, April 17, 2021
Erickson said the City Council has asked for alternative dates due to the pandemic. He talked
to staff and concluded Saturday, September 11 as the best option. Discussion focused on the
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possibility of moving the event to the fall. Upon a vote being taken, vote was 9-0 in favor;
vote approved.
Due to the Greens Classic also being held in September, the Commissioners discussed the
possibility of moving the Greens Classic to a summer month. Erickson said he would talk to
staff and gather fees to host in the summer. Commissioners agreed to discuss the subject at
a future meeting.
Erickson shared potential options and pricing for t-shirt alternatives for Run the Valley.
Commissioners discussed sponsorship strategies and the possibility of sponsorship naming
rights for the event. Commissioners agreed to discuss the subject at a future meeting.
7. Adjournment
MOTION moved by La Mere-Anderson and seconded by Erickson to adjourn at 7:45 pm. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Denise La Mere-Anderson, Chair
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Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison