HomeMy WebLinkAboutM2000_06_09Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities
Julie 9, 2000
A meeetin8 of theMayor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities was held on Friday,
Julie 9, 2000 at 0:30 a.m. Members present: David 1 loLit, Emily Bennett, Lijnda Muller, Nancly
Hartenhoff, Kurt Cogswell, Kay Cutler, David Bertelson. Absent: Marla MLaxen, AMy Fns, Allen
Muller and Roger Seas.
1. Chairperson Cogswell called the meeting to order at 0:38 p.m.
2. Apenda. The agenda was approved.
3. Minutes. The Minutes of Ma1J were approved.
4. Next Meetin& . Wednesday, June 28th at 1:00 p.m.
5. Announcements.
6. Correspondence.
Hartelihoff suggested the "Selecting Appliance" publication presents an opportunity
to do outreach in the community. She suggested distribution to all appliance dealers
in the community. Distribute to: Midwest Glass kitchen designer, Langlands, Tyler,
Arrow, Karl's, Tom's, Midwest Class, cabinet builders, accessible housing list,
contractor's list, SDSU Residential Life. Hartenhoff will work with Dunn on a cover
letter and distribution.
7. Status & Follow up Reorts.
A. Summer Arts Festival Cogswell reported that vendor and artist contract
language addressing accessibility issues was provided to the Arts Festival
Committee.
Wheelchair Booth — Kendalls is ready to go to supply the wheelchairs.
Committee needs to supply the staff1118 on Saturday 9 am to 6 pin and Sunday 11
am to 4 pm.
B. Performin8 Arts Center The Committee recently offered assistance in the
design of the future Performing Arts Center. A follow up call to President Elliott
was suggested. The committee suggested Cogswell ask President Elliott for
permission to contact the planning committee directly or if she would be willing
to authorize that contact to have opportunity to have input and oversight.
Cogswell is tn3ill8 to get in touch with Eugene Butler to discuss accessibility
issues in Harding Hall and Crothers Hall.
C. Accessible Van. On June 201h a representative of the Dept. of Transportation in
Pierre with be here to discuss the project. Cogswell will meet with thelia.
D. Recycle for Life/Wheelchair Clinic. The event is tentatively scheduled in
September. No committee meetings are scheduled yet.
E. ADA Anniversan� Activities Cogswell looked for a press kit on 7the event and
found nothing. None of the national organizations are doing allythillg. Cogswell
will put together a fact packet on the histoni of the ADA and call the Register for
a stony for the actual dal) oil July 26th. He spoke with people at the bike club
about a poker run and they said if we will put it together they would do one.
Manor's Committee for People with Disabilities .lune 9, 2000
Kati Cutler went to the Chamber of Commerce and picked up the list of
businesses with message boards to send a cover letter with examples of messages.
Examples: 10 nears with the Americans with Disabilities Act! Providing Access
to People with Disabilities. 10 Year Anniversarij -- Equal Opportunity for PVVD
in all aspects of society. ADA Dream== Equal Opportunity.
8. ABLE Awards for Accessibiltu. Press releases were issued to local media. No
nominations were submitted by the public. Committee nominated projects include
Fergen's Menswear, St. Thomas More Catholic Church and Bagel Works. Fergen's was
nominated for the extra services they offer to snake up for the lack of structural
accessibility. They go into people's homes and nursing Homes with clothing. This is a
way to highlight there are other waljs to accommodate people. The nominees will be
contacted in advance. The Committee will review the sites on .lune 28th.
9. Budget Subcommittee. The subcommittee of Cutler, Hartenhoff, Cogswell and Dunn met
on June 2nd to draft the budget narrative.
The subcommittee recommended the following mission statement:
TlieBrookings Advisoni ConimitteeforPeople wlzo have7Disabilities lscommitted to
advocatefor LheriglztsofpeoplewhoIavedisabilities anQtoprovidecomm nitJ based
education In fbereinoval oflnoL lity and attittidZnal barriers.
They also recommended changing the naive of the Committee to "The Brookings
Advisory Committee for People who have Disabilities". (Bertelson/L. Muller) Motion to
approve the name change. All present voted yes; motion carried.
10. ADA Coordinator's Report. Shari Dunn submitted the following report:
Ice Rink Plans. No progress on this issue to date. Allyn Frerichs said the Ice Rink plans are still
changing and are not ready for review. The construction schedule is to let bids early July. I will need
to schedule a review of the plans with the assistance of the ADA Task Force.
A Facility Compliance Reviews. I have completed n1y review of city general facilities for ADA
compliance. I am writing reports on each site outlining items that have been improved, areas not in
compliance and recoimvendations. This information will added to the City's Transition Plan and will
be provided to the City's Management Team for planning purposes during this budget process.
Accessible Housing. I was contacted by Trudy Latch, Sion Valles) Hospital, on May 311t
regarding accessible housing for a patient of SV Hospital that will be released in 0 weeks. This
individual requires a roll -in shower and another room fora 24 hour attendant. I contacted Maree
Larson regarding their accessible duplex but it is already rented. I checked with Les Olive at
SDSU and he advised I contact Residential Life to arrange for a tour of their facilities. SDSU has
accessible four-bedroom apartments in Berg and Baileij Falls and accessible dorm rooms in
Binnewies. Olive said the rooms may not have roll --in showers but to retrofit them would not be a
problem. Emily Bennett also provided me with a list of accessible apartments. Another facet of
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this issue is the individual is not a citizen, does rnot have an income and does not qualify for
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benefits. This information was provided to Sioux alleij Hospital.
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Julie 9, 2000
L'3CC03iB.7110Qatloia Regtdests. The City did not receive any accommodation requests for the Summer
Park and Recreation activities or Safety Town program.
Downtown Flower Baskets. A concern was raised about the downtown flower baskets
protruding into the path of travel. ADAAG 4.4.1 does have a provision that states "free-standing
objects mounted on posts or ptilons may overhang 12" maximum from 27" to 80" above the ground
or finished floor.. . The theory of this provision is the rhythm of the cane should detect the base of
the pole to prevent hitting the object.
Lynda Muller may be available to attend the Local Affiliate meeting in Chamberlain on July 11th.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Submitted by Shari Dunn