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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWomens Commission - Minutes - 01/23/1989FL.M7AR 21989 COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN CITY MANAGER Minutes of January 23, 1989 Present: Carolyn Wade, Jane Brennan -McGovern, Carole Wallace, Alma Vigo -Morales, Duffy Kenning, Liza Daly, Ginny Webster, Kathy Everett, Dana Hiatt, Mary Jo McDermott, Karen Morrison Recording Secretary: Liza Daly Absent: Jim Banning, Jacque Strickland, Beth Ann Smith, Ellen Bartlett, Mary Clark Staff: Ann Turnquist. Guest: John and Lois Dubler, Charles Patchen Citizen I I I John Dubler, Lois Dubler, and Presentation I Charles Patchen presented their I opposition to the opening of The Hunt Club, a strip bar that has opened I outside of city limits. They expressed I concern about the impact it will have I on the community, it's close proximity I to the children's roller rink and the I degradation to women it represents. I They suggested that we take a public stand against its opening thru letters to the editor; etc. Discussion I I Members agreed that the existence of on course of I The Hunt Club is unfortunate and various action. I actions were suggested to respond to it. It was decided a Womens/pace column I should be written that addresses the I issues of women's safety, violence I against women, and the need to stand I up for the dignity of all women, not focusing entirely on this particular club, since degradation of women takes I place in many forms. I Approval of I Approved as amended. minutes and I President's I Council I Minutes. I Det. Linda Wheeler will be contacted for suggestions on a potential contribution for this column. Follow-up: I I The amendments that Ginny developed Bylaws I were accepted and will be integrated Amendments: I into the current bylaws. Human I I We reviewed the letter HRC sent to Relations I Fort Ram and Women's Health Club Commission I regarding unequal opportunities I I I Chair Report I I I Liza has had contact with the five organizations that received a letter regarding pay equity data. The infor- mation should be reaching us in the next several weeks. I Liza contacted Det. Linda Wheeler regarding a co-sponsorship of a women's safety workshop. Det. Wheeler is interested in participating. Workplan I I The draft copy of the workplan was approved with amendments. I Discussion I I Tabled on Role of Liaisons I I I I Committee I Reports: Basic Needs I Carolyn is now chairing the sub -comet. meetings on 3rd Mondays at 6 P.M. A timeline for their workplan has been completed. I Legal/Gov't I Reported on Women's/pace column. There I are a couple of openings in March. I - Congratulations to Duffy on her sensitive column. - Working on Boards & Commissions Work- shop. I Outreach I Ginny distributed a copy of Monthly Meeting and Timelines schedule. It was decided that the proposed column for Women's/pace re- lating to women's safety and dignity would be an appro- priate response. Liza, Alma, and Kathy will organize this workshop. The workplan will be forwarded to the Council packet ASAP. This item will appear again when all liaisons are able to attend. Members will prepare thoughts for this future discussion Women in i I Discussion on ways to encourage more I local govern-1 women to run for school board, city ment council, etc. It was suggested that a section on This will be followed election campaign costs be included up by legal/gov't in the boards and commissions workshop. committee. It was also suggested that the B&C This will be a future workshop be used as a kick-off for agenda item in order accomplishing the goal, and that to encourage more interested women could be assisted in discussion. preparing for elections. Chair Report Det. Wheeler is also interested in The letter will be co-signing the letter to City Council forwarded to staff requesting that citizens be given the for typing. opportunity to delete their home address) when speaking before council. Several educational presentations are scheduled for upcoming meetings. Judy McKenna will speak on The Women's Money Management series on Feb 27th. And Janese Curtis will speak on the Mental IHealth crisis in early March. A meeting with Linda Hopkins has been A report will be scheduled for January 26th at 8 A.M. to given at the next to go over criteria being developed for meeting. the waiving of fees for targeted industry. Liza, Jim Banning & Karen Morrison are planning to attend. Liza reported on her work with the j Money Management series, which is titled "Take Charge of Your Life by Taking Charge of Your Money." It is scheduled to begin April 4 and run weekly through May 16. A reminder that suggestions for agenda are always welcome. Legislation Kathy and Jane reported on state Kathy & Jane will legislature. There are numerous bills include summaries on child -related issues pending, among of crucial bills in others. next packet. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.