HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.28.17 CEC MinutesFalcon Heights- Community Engagement Commission
February 28, 2017
7:00 pm
Minutes
Members Present: Commission Chair Shirley Reider; Commissioners Clem Kurhajetz,
Ahmed Hassan, Georgiana May; SAPD Liaison Chief Jon Mangseth; Council Liaison
Tony Fischer; Staff Liaison Katie Thrasher
Members Absent: Commission Vice Chair Jay Colond; FHFD Liaison Anton
Fehrenbach
1. Call to Order: 7:04pm
2. Approval of November 21, 2016 Minutes Shirley moved, Clem seconds
3. Introductions
4. Appointment of Chair
Ahmed motions for Shirley as Chair, Clem seconds, approved.
5. Appointment of Vice Chair
Clem motions for Jay as Vice Chair, Shirley seconds, approved.
6. Appointment of Secretary
Whether or not to appoint a Secretary will be tabled until next month.
7. 2017 Goals
The Commission is interested in a spring together event in May. This could look
similar to past events including hosting a potluck, engaging all residents and
reaching out to those who live in apartments, face painting, and having a movie
in the park. This event would be co-hosted with the Parks and Rec Commission.
Focus on ways to reach out to apartments in a more catered and personal way.
Supporting apartment managers that are already involved in the process of
hosting events such as block parties (i.e. Sherman apts, 1550).
Considering reaching out to streets or blocks that are close to apartments and
having their block parties nearby the apartments to help with engagement.
Considering what else can we be doing to do the outreach? How do we go to the
people and meet them where they’re at. When doing outreach, it’s good to
present a plan to people rather than have them build their own action steps. We
need to present to residents how we want them to participate.
Questions on apartment procedures in relation to the city, including apartment
safety.
Agenda items to consider discussing during the year:
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against
Women, presented by Ellen Kennedy from World Without Genocide and
considering a resolution
Citizen of the Year Award
The Commissions role in discussing how to have inclusion and staying proactive
in that effort
Collaboration with organizations and community groups
8. Updates and Announcements
9. Meeting Schedule and Adjourn
Next meeting is March, 20th at 7pm. The Commission will continue to meet on
the third Monday of the month.
Adjourn at 8:00pm
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Shirley Reider, Commission Chair
Dated this 28th day of February, 2017
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Katie Thrasher, Staff Liaison