HomeMy WebLinkAboutM2004_04_02Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities
April
A meeting of the Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities was held at 2:00 p.m. on
Friday, April 2, 2004 in the Brookings City Hall with the following members present: Kurt
Cogswell, Jennifer Mendoza, Victoria Riggs, Emily Bennett, Nancy Hartenhoff-Crooks, Lois Hatton,
Angie Klein & Lisa Sonnenburg. Members not present: David Bertelson, Kristie Ching, Dona
Kornbaum. Committee Guests: Megan Juhnke & Kenneth Myers
Kurt Called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. The February minutes were amended and
approved.
Next meeting of the committee is scheduled for Friday, May 14, 2004 @ 2 p.m.
Technical Assistance Request ® Driver's License Exam Office: Shari gave an updated report
on the Driver's License Exam Office located at The Old Sanctuary. Kurt visited the site and
reported that the changes made would be easy, but expensive.
Workshop update with Pat Going, ADA Technical Assistance Center: Pat Going from the ADA
Technical Assistance Center will be coming to Brookings April 20-22. Pat will meet with the Multi -
District Class on the 215', which will be considered the "City Day" of workshops. Pat will also teach
etiquette training to BAHRA (Brookings Area Human Resources Association). On the 22nd, Pat will
work with students with disabilities from SDSU on interviewing skills, etc. This will be considered
"SDSU Day." The committee will plan a social dinner with Pat on the 22nd. Jen will assist Nancy
with chauffeuring Pat around Brookings.
Subcommittee Report and Possible Recommendations on Permit Review: Vicky reported that
she spoke with Brad, the City Inspector in Rapid City. He said they do require specifications in
place before they give a building permit. He said under the ANSI Code, we would be covered.
He suggested to go with ANSI Code over ADAAG so the city would not be held liable for
lawsuits. A subcommittee was formed to write up a draft plan to be shown to Shelly Pfaff and Pat
Going to gain their expertise in this area.
Barrier Awareness Days (March 2004): Emily reported that Barrier Awareness Days went very
well. Emily suggested a refresher activity be done for junior high students for next year.
ADA Coordinator's Report/Announcements: Shari reported on the summer recreational
programs and accommodations. The Downtown Streetscape Process is going well. Design Works,
Inc. was selected for the project and will be partnering with CDI to develop a master plan. There
is a conference call scheduled for April 8, 2004 @ 12pm. Alan Lanning is the new City Manager
of Brookings. The Senior Center plans are underway and will be reviewed. Parking accessibility
for Arts in the Park is arranged for this year's event. Dick Olson will possibly be doing sensitivity
training/customer service for businesses. Kurt will contact Dick Olson.
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