HomeMy WebLinkAboutM2000_06_28Brookings Advisory Committee for People who have Disabilities June 28, 2000
A meeting of the Mayor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities was held on
Wednesday, June 28, 2000 at 1:00 p.m.. Members present: David Hoyt, Emily Bennett, Lynda
Muller, Nancy Hartenhoff, Kurt Cogswell, Kay Cutler, David Bertelson, and Marla Muxen.
Absent: Amy Fry, Allen Muller and Roger Seas.
Chairperson Cogswell called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m.
2. Cogswell presented an overview of committee activities to Mike Williams, City
Manager.
3. Agenda. Report on Dare to Dream Conference was added to the agenda under follow-
up reports. Agenda was approved.
4. Minutes. The June 9, 2000 minutes were approved.
5. Next Meeting. Friday, August 11, 2000.
6. Able Awards for Accessibility. Committee members conducted onsite reviews of the St.
Thomas More Catholic Church, Bagel Works, and Fergens Menswear. Members voted
unanimously to award St. Thomas More Catholic Church. The presentation will be
made on Monday, July 24th at 5:30 p.m. Cogswell will write follow up letter to
businesses that did not get selected to thank them for their efforts and contact St.
Thomas More regarding the award.
7. Announcements
o Turn in volunteer donation forms and start at the beginning of the year.
Correspondence
o New reporting format to Regional Affiliate
o Enforcing the ADA (Oct -Dec 99)
o ADA National Association of ADA Coordinators (June/July 2000)
9. Status and follow-up reports.
Dare to Dream Conference — Lynda Muller attended the conference in Pierre on May 25-
27,2000. Breakout sessions on ADA issues were presented by Shelly Pfaff, Dave Miller
and Joel Niedmeyer. The Committee may want to consider making a donation to the
silent auction at future conferences.
Summer Arts Festival (July 8-9). A sign up form for staffing the wheelchair booth was
circulated. Another source for wheelchairs is the Easter Seals Program for future years.
Accessible Van. Cogswell met with a DOT representative, Shelly Pfaff and Interlake
Community Action regarding the program. A Federal program has vans available,
however, the vans have high miles and diesels. There is an 80/20 match requirement on
the funds. Cogswell estimated it will take $4000 for the van acquisition and $4000 per
Brookings Advisory Committee for People who have Disabilities June 28, 2000
year to operate it. It might be easier to ask for a neve van than a used van. Money is
available for a new garage.
ADA Anniversary Activities. Cogswell will provide the Brookings Register will
information to write a feature article on the ADA anniversary. Cutler prepared a list of
businesses in Brookings that have display/message boards. She also prepared a draft
letter requesting the businesses display a message regarding the anniversary.
10. Budget Subcommittee Report and possible action on buds Motion made by
Bertelson, seconded by Cutler, to approve the budget request as presented. All present
voted yes; motion carried.
11. ADA Coordinator's Report.
Ice Rink Plans. Dave Bertelson, Nancy Hartenhoff, Kurt Cogswell and Dunn reviewed the
future ice rink plans on June 9, 2000. Dunn provided the Conunittee with a copy of the
letter sent to Chris Ernst, Banner, regarding their concerns. The primary concern dealt
with the line of sight over standing spectators. Department of Justice rulings related to
Hockey Rinks and line of sight were also provided to the Committee.
On June 21, 2000, Hartenhoff, Cogswell and Dunn met with representatives from Banner
and Allyn Frerichs, Park and Recreation Superintendent, to review revised plans. The new
design addresses most of the issues previously raised and gave an opportunity to ask
additional questions. Detailed bathroom and locker plans very shortly for review.
Voting Process. Dunn spoke with Chris Nelson, State Election Official, last week about
accommodations for voters who have visual disabilities. He said the state currently doesn't
have a good answer to that issue. State Law allows for a person with a disability to bring
someone with them to provide assistance.
Meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
Submitted by Shari Dunn, City Clerk
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