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NOTE: Action items are shown in boldface, and motions are italicized.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Cay Bettinghaus, Jackie Campeau, Nina Else, JoAnn Furay, Faye Hastings, Walt Heidenfelder, Roice Horning, Bob Lanky, Bill Minard
CITY COUNCIL: Absent
STAFF: Edie Richey
CULTURAL DIVERSITY COMMISSION LIAISON: Harry Cullis
The meeting was called to order at 4:10 p.m. by Roice Horning, Chairperson.
I. Approval of Minutes; Chair Notices -- The minutes of the November 13, 2002 meeting were distributed. JoAnn moved the minutes be approved. Motion seconded and passed.
Roice announced that he, JoAnn, Nina, Jackie and Edie met at his home to discuss ideas and this meeting agenda. He sees our focus as engaging in projects and activities to educate and influence. He stated that through our committee work we tackle projects.
II. Comprehensive Plan Report -- Roice distributed the two-page report which he drew up based on the discussion at our December 11, 2002 meeting and which he presented at the subsequent Planning Commission work session, where they accepted the report as a piece of information to consider in their deliberations. That Commission is scheduled to meet this evening at 6:30 and again on January 22. On February 19 they plan to adopt their draft as a Plan and submit it to City Council. Cay indicated an interest in attending tonight's meeting.
III. Election of Secretary -- Barbara Kostner, who was elected secretary at our December meeting, subsequently had to resign from the commission. Nina nominated Faye for the position. Motion seconded and passed. It was agreed that Nina and Faye would both take minutes for this meeting, as a practice for Faye.
IV. Committee/Liaison Updates (Communication Committee, Cultural Diversity, Legislative Committee, City, etc.) -- Roice distributed a one-page draft dated January 8, on which he listed committee and liaison positions and suggested duties, and reviewed it with us. We added the positions of City Liaison and City Council Liaisons. He requested that if anyone has more than a 3-6 minute report, they call him ahead of time so he can allow room on the agenda.
A. Communication Committee -- Jackie distributed a sheet with the deadline schedule for Looking at Lakewood. She distributed a rough draft of the cardstock information brochure which the committee has been developing. She asked that we provide her feedback on corrections, improvements, additions, by our February meeting. Roice described a program with which he had recently become familiar: PACE, Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. This is a non-profit group with several facilities in the city. It provides day care, meal delivery and other services to Medicaid-eligible persons. The average client is 81 years of age. Jackie will call a PACE spokesperson and get more information to present to us at our next meeting. Regarding future meetings of the Communication Committee, Jackie will email all of us to see if the 4th Thursday at 4:00 at Cafe del Sol still works for those interested in serving on this committee.
B. Cultural Diversity Commission Liaison -- Harry reported that on Saturday the Commission revisited their action plan and revamped it with the help of Mary Massini as facilitator. The revised plan will constitute their marching orders for 2003. Roice requested that Harry share the finished revision with our commission.
C. Legislative Committee -- Walt reported that he had attended an interesting budget seminar the day before. He would be glad to make a presentation on TABOR and budget issues. This would be a 20-30 minute session with an additional 15 minutes for questions. He would present information on the state fiscal situation with, as Cay suggested, emphasis on the impact on the elderly. He stated that there is an overall deficit of $850 million. Consensus to hear Walt's presentation.
D. City Liaison -- Edie reported that she, David and two seniors attended the AARP meeting the day before on health care issues and the legislature. She distributed the handout, "A Prescription for Change." She said that AARP wants to conduct education on preferred drug lists to determine if particular drugs are actually "good for what ails you."
E. Housing Committee -- Bill and Jean met to discuss issues. HUD is currently performing their annual visitation to the City Department. The housing at 1575 Kipling (which will replace Vance Terrace) is coming along; Bill checks on it frequently.
V. Vote on the Updated Bylaws -- JoAnn moved we accept the latest revision. Bill seconded the motion; passed. Edie will make sure the City Clerk receives a copy.
VI. Retreat/Workshop Plan -- Roice stated that we probably just need to do some fine-tuning, no major re-write, to our 2002-2003 Working Action Plan. Cay moved we plan a retreat for the end of January. JoAnn moved to amend the motion to set the date at January 29, 3:00-7:00. Amendment motion seconded and passed. Vote on first motion moot. We agreed to meet at Roice's home; he will email directions. We decided we don't need an outside facilitator; instead, Roice will facilitate. Everyone will bring food for a potluck dinner. Bob, though no longer on the Commission, was invited to attend as a "Member Emeritus."
VII. Annual Report Input -- JoAnn reported that she had received very little input from members. She and Nina will be working on the report. They will use Bob's legislative reports for details. Jackie will give information on the articles submitted to Looking at Lakewood. JoAnn will use Bill Lundsford's report on housing. Cay attended the Streetwise program as an observer. Jackie said JoAnn seems to have targeted everything we did over the past year. JoAnn asked that members provide any additional input within the next couple of days.
VIII. Updates and Information Sharing -- Edie reported her information in item
IV. Roice made two announcements: 1) Representative Hanna sponsors a forum every
first Saturday, which several City Council members attend. The next one is February
1, 9:30 a.m., Belmar Library. 2) Citizens for Lakewood's Future will hold a
forum March 1, with pollster and political analyst Floyd Cirulli featured.
Walt expressed appreciation for the work of JoAnn, Nina and Bob over their tenures on the Commission; this was met with applause. Walt announced that the University of Denver is a co-sponsor of a set of seminars entitled Bridges to the Future, with well-established presenters. Walt will email us with the information and web site. The program begins in January, and Walt is on a waiting list.
The meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.
Nina Else, Acting Secretary
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