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The following members were present:
Karen Nakandakare
Carlos Cuellar
Mark Skinner
Harry Cullis
Pete Roybal
Linda Bessinger
Rick Lopez
Elzia Sekou
Councilor Sue King
Councilor Doug Anderson
City Employees - Ex-officio members present:
Ken Milano
Bill Taylor
Therese Megargee
Mike Becker
Margaret Sawyer
Absent:
Karen Kellen
Guadalupe Sisneros
Jaime diPaulo
Cathleen Jones-Gooding
Tony Wright
Olga Mikhailova
Mayor Steve Burkholder
Full and timely notice of this Commission meeting had been given.
The meeting of the Commission on Cultural Diversity and Human Relations was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Chair Karen Nakandakare.
I. PUBLIC COMMENT
No Public Comment
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 5, 2006
A motion was made by Commissioner Cullis to approve the April 5, 2006 minutes
and was seconded by Commissioner Cuellar. With all present and voting in favor,
THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR APRIL WAS ADOPTED.
III. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Partnerships
No report since Commissioner Kellen is not in attendance. However, Karen sent
an e-mail to Margaret with her report on Lakewood on Parade.
Events
Commissioner Sekou stated that Lakewood on Parade is moving forward. The Art
Experience will have some of the same artists from last year, but will have
additional artists. The Art Experience will be on Saturday, August 26 from 11:00
- 6:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed from 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. A sign up sheet
will be forthcoming.
Red Rocks Community College Liaison - Carlos Cuellar and Pete Roybal
Commissioner Roybal stated that Red Rocks will not participate in Cinco de Mayo,
but will participate in Mexican Independence Day on September 16.
Red Rocks Diversity Conference, April 21 - Sue King and Pete Roybal
Commissioner Roybal stated that he attended the conference and advised that
the conference was very well put together. Elzia and Councilor King also attended
the conference. Red Rocks plans on holding a second conference next year.
Recently, the Mayor and City Council committed to the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities. Chair Nakandakare stated that she would like Commission members to review the handout "Inclusivity Check List" that she developed. Members are encouraged to fill it out whenever something on the check list applies to their corner of the world.
IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
"Lakewood…A Community Portrait" Update - Ken Milano
Ken Milano advised that he recently attended a meeting with Jefferson County
Schools administration and Alameda High School. Ken advised them that the Commission
was in the process of doing a series of pilot projects with focus groups in
the high schools. Ken indicated that Jeffco administration was taken aback by
hearing this comment. Ken extended an apology to Jeffco from the Commission.
He then was advised that the district already collects data. Ken will follow
up with Jefferson County Schools administration to coordinate a meeting with
them to discuss the Commission's work and survey. He indicated that the Commission
will follow the appropriate protocol before they proceed any further. It is
hoped that Jefferson County School and the Commission can partner together to
coordinate and support this focus group project in the area high schools.
Ken stated that he is attending "The Future Search Reunion" this
evening at Alameda High School.
"Viable Futures Tool Kit - Renewing Communities for all Ages" Survey
Project
Ken provided a handout regarding a project entitled "The Viable Futures
Tool Kit: Renewing Communities for all Ages" from Kim Buehler from Housing
and Family Services Department. This group is putting together a small focus
group to test their toolkit. Since the Commission on Cultural Diversity is taking
the lead on working toward inclusive communities, Ken asked if a member would
be interested in participating in the focus group.
Chair Nakandakare and Margaret Sawyer will talk directly to Kim Buehler regarding the specifics on this project so that members can get a better understanding before making a commitment.
Colfax Marathon Volunteer Team
Members were advised that the Commission's volunteer team has been assigned
to the Transition 4 location. More details are provided on the website.
Lakewood on Parade - Karen Kellen and Margaret Sawyer
Karen Kellen sent an e-mail to Margaret Sawyer with her update on Lakewood on
Parade. At present, Commissioner Karen Kellen is finalizing the booking of the
main acts and beginning to work on the kids groups and ethnic entertainment.
She is soliciting suggestions from Commission members on groups, and if the
Commission decides on a theme for the ethnic entertainment, she will work with
the Commission.
V. NEW BUSINESS
None.
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Eveline Yang has submitted her resignation from this Commission.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Commission, a motion was made by
Commissioner Cullis to adjourn and seconded by Commissioner Roybal. The meeting
was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
Margaret Sawyer, Staff Liaison
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