minutes-hsc-regular-october-11-21
October 11, 2021–6 pm
Brookview Rice Lake Conference Room
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order
Called to order at 6:11pm by Chair La Mere-Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Aaron Black.
2.Roll Call
Commissioners present: Aaron Black, Esther Black, Elizabeth Burwell,
Denise La Mere-Anderson, Mary McCormick,
Caitlin Peick, Kevion Ellis, and Toots Vodovoz
Commissioners absent: Hilmer Erickson
Staff present: Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison; and Nicole Eller-Peploe, Administrative
Assistant
3. Approval of September 13, 2021 Meeting Minutes
MOTION made by Chair La Mere-Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Peick. Motion carried
unanimously.
4. Old Business
A. Budget
Chair La Mere-Anderson shared a brief overview of the budget to date. Revenue from pull
tabs have substantially surpassed anticipated budget amount. If this rate continues, pull tab
revenue could be much more than forecasted. Discussion then focused on reviewing the
budget and revenue. With input from staff and working within the bylaws, it was shared that
the Commission may have $55,000 to allocate in 2022. There was some discussion about
allocating more, if pull tab revenues stay on the same trajectory.
5. New Business
A. Agency Presentations
Prior to each presentation, discussions focused on areas of their applications needing
clarification.
1. 6:30 pm - New Hope YMCA, Mark Ihrke, Executive Director
2. 6:45 pm - Crisis Nursery, Keith
3. 7 pm - Helping Us Grow (HUG),Melodie Hanson, Program Director
After the presentations, discussion focused on all applications, total requests versus
available funds, and preliminary funding decisions.
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6.Adjournment
MOTION by ChairLa Mere-Andersonat 7:38 pm and seconded by Commissioner Burwell to adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Denise La Mere-Anderson, Chair
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Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison