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MINUTES
OF
CITY OF LAKEWOOD
COMMISSION ON CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND HUMAN RELATIONS
CABINET ROOM
6:00 p.m. August 2, 2006
The following members were present:
Karen Nakandakare
Tony Wright
Karen Kellen
Pete Roybal
Cathleen Jones-Gooding
Linda Bessinger
Councilor Sue King
Councilor Doug Anderson
City Employees - Ex-officio members present:
Mike Becker
Therese Megargee
Absent:
Elzia Sekou
Guadalupe Sisneros
Harry Cullis
Rick Lopez
Carlos Cuellar
Mark Skinner
Jaime diPaulo
Mayor Steve Burkholder
Margaret Sawyer
Ken Milano
Bill Taylor
Olga Mikhailova
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 5:59 p.m. by Chair Karen Nakandakare.
I. PUBLIC COMMENT
No Public Comment.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 12, 2006
A motion was made by Commissioner Kellen to approve the July 12, 2006 minutes
and was seconded by Commissioner Roybal. With all present and voting in favor,
THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR JULY WAS ADOPTED.
III. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Events
No report.
Red Rocks Community College Liaison
Commissioner Roybal stated he did not have a report from the Diversity Council
at Red Rocks. Chair Nakandakare related that a professor from CU-Boulder is
being considered as the guest speaker at the Martin Luther King celebration
in January. The Diversity Council is also examining having the event one week
before and in the evening.
CML Report
Mike Becker advised that Lakewood's demographics are matching the state's demographics.
The challenges and issues are the same as far as providing services to a wide
group of citizens such as the elderly, minorities, different nationalities,
etc.
IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Community Focus Project
Commissioner Bessinger stated that she and Ken were unable to meet with Dr.
Shirley Algiene from Alameda High School. Linda will attempt to meet with Dr.
Algiene and will keep the Commission updated on their progress. Commissioner
Wright advised that his neighborhood could offer a fresh perspective as a focus
group for the Commission's community project. He will check into this possibility
and advise the Commission as soon as he has some information. Commissioner Kellen
will contact Deb Jones from the Two Creeks Neighborhood Association to ask if
their association would be interested in participating in the community focus
project.
Commissioner Roybal distributed copies of "The Middle Class Squeeze: Lakewood", an article by "Communities United to Strengthen America". Commissioner Roybal provided a business card and stated that a member from this group would be happy to speak at the Commission's next monthly meeting.
Linda said that after reading an article about Citizens for Lakewood's Future, she stated that it seems that their focus is similar to that of the Commission and felt that collaboration with the group would be beneficial. Councilor King and Karen Nakandakare plan on attending their meeting tomorrow and find out what their mission is and whether or not this Commission can partner with them.
Lakewood on Parade
Volunteers are still needed to help with the Art Experience at Lakewood on Parade
on Saturday, August 26. The sign up sheet was passed around. Commissioner Kellen
provided the Lakewood on Parade entertainment schedule.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner's Terms
Chair Nakandakare advised that five Commission members' terms expire on September
30, 2006. Reappointment applications were given to Commissioners Jones-Gooding,
Kellen and Roybal. Applications will be sent to Commissioners Lopez and Cuellar.
Members interested in reappointment should fill out the application as soon
as possible and submit to the City Clerk's Office. The City Clerk's Office should
be notified by Commission members if they are not interested in extending their
terms.
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner Wright expressed an interest in the "Dia De Los Muertes"
and if the Commission could assist by participating in the artwork or assist
with this. Chair Nakandakare will contact the Heritage, Culture and the Arts
Commission and advise them of this Commission's interest in partnering with
their Commission. Chair Nakandakare requested that Commissioner Wright be the
liaison for this Commission and attend the Heritage, Culture and the Arts Commission's
monthly meeting which meets every third Wednesday of the month from 4:00 - 6:00
p.m. in the Cabinet Room.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Commission, a motion was made by
Commissioner Roybal to adjourn and seconded by Commissioner Bessinger. The meeting
was adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
Margaret Sawyer, Staff Liaison
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