minutes-hsc-regular-april-12-2021
April 12, 2021–6:45pm
Webex
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:49pm by Chair La Mere-Anderson.
2. Roll Call
Commissioners present: Aaron Black, Esther Black,Elizabeth Burwell, Stephanie Devitt, Hilmer
Erickson, Denise La Mere-Anderson, Caitlin Peick, and Toots Vodovoz
Commissioners absent: Kevion Ellis and Jake Rudeen
Staff present: Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison; and Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative
Assistant
3. Approval of Agenda
La Mere-Anderson added Commissioner Resignation to New Business.
MOTION made by Aaron Black and seconded by Hilmer Erickson to approve the April 12, 2021
regular meeting agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Approval of March 8, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION made by Aaron Black and seconded by Hilmer Erickson to approve the March 8, 2021
regular meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Old Business
A. Budget
La Mere-Anderson shared a brief overview of the budget to date. Vodovoz shared a potential
fundraising idea that would include an online silent auction. La Mere-Anderson suggested
discussing the item at a future meeting.
B. Run the Valley 2021
i. Sponsorship
Brian Erickson said he will be working with the city Communications department to
promote the event. La Mere-Anderson then asked Commissioners to share the status
of their sponsorship outreach.
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C. Green Classic
i.Sponsorship
Brian Erickson said he will be working with the city Communications department on
branding the event. He then shared the 2020 sponsorship list. Discussion then
focused on outreach for 2021.
6. New Business
A. Commissioner Resignation
La Mere-Anderson shared Commissioner Devitt’s resignation. She thanked Devitt for her
service and looks forward to seeing her and her family at future community events.
B. Election of New Chair and Vice-Chair at May Meeting
La Mere-Anderson said Chair and Vice –Chair elections will take place at the May meeting.
She encouraged those interested to reach out to her or Brian Erickson. Commissioner
Erickson shared his appreciation for La Mere-Anderson and the entire Commission.
C. City of Golden Valley Email Addresses
Brian Erickson said all Commissioners will be receiving information on their new city email
address, if they haven’t already. He said then new email addresses will go into effect with
the May meeting notice, and this is how all communication will be shared going forward.
7. Adjournment
MOTION moved by La Mere-Anderson and seconded by Vodovoz to adjourn at 7:35 pm. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Denise La Mere-Anderson, Chair
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Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison