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Honoring Chuck Stately!

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Chuck Stately has seen the original Minneapolis American Indian Center (MAIC) and the new Center opened this year from a different vantage point than most people. Since 1987 he has worked there as the maintenance supervisor and onsite boiler engineer.


For some 37 years Chuck has been responsible for opening the building every day. The building has been described as the “living room” of the South Minneapolis Native Community. He has set up for pow wows, bingo, funerals and all the other activities held at the building over the years.


On October 25th, his last day, he was presented with a plaque from Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan proclaiming that day Charles “Chuck” Stately Day. His nephew, also Charles “Chuck” Stately is still at the MAIC as the proprietor of the Woodland Indian Craft Store. Thank you for your service!

November 2024 General Membership Minutes

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Minutes of the November 11th, 2024
Ventura Village General Membership Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Chair Marti Maltby
Those present at the meeting introduced themselves.Throughout the meeting 13 members attended. Kali Pliego (CPS) and Lt. Carroll (MPD) gave the CCP/SAFE Crime & Safety Update. Council Member Osman gave the City Council Update.

Motion: (Watson/P. Peterson) Approval of the November 13, 2024 proposed agenda. Passed (11 yes/0 no/0 abstain)

Motion: (Watson/Dreyer) Approval of the October 9, 2024 minutes. Passed (7 yes/0 no/3 abstain)

Motion: (Watson/Adam) Recommendation 2411-1: To move the November committee meetings to November 21st and the December committee meetings to December 19th. Passed (9 yes/0 no/2 abstain)

Motion: (Watson/R. Peterson) Recommendation 2409-3: Approve 1) Ventura Village Financial Policies and Procedures Manual and 2) Ventura Village Policies and Procedures document. (Both can be found on Ventura Village website). Passed (8 yes/0 no/2 abstain)

Motion: (Watson/P. Peterson) Adjourn at 7:44pm. Passed (8 yes/0 no/2 abstain)

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October 2024 General Membership Minutes

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Minutes of the October 9th, 2024
Ventura Village General Membership Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:01pm by Chair Marti Maltby
Those present at the meeting introduced themselves. Throughout the meeting 13 members attended. Kali Pliego (CPS) and Lt. Carroll (MPD) gave the CCP/SAFE Crime & Safety Update. Council Member Osman gave the City Council Update.

Motion: (R. Peterson/Watson) Approval of the October 9, 2024 proposed agenda. Passed (10 yes/0 no/0 abstain)

Motion: (Watson/Adam) Approval of the September 11, 2024 minutes. Passed (8 yes/0 no/2 abstain)

Motion: (Watson/Adam) Recommendation 2410-1: To approve the expenditure of up to $500 for shirts for the “Bus Stop Guardians”. Passed (10 yes/0 no/1 abstain)

Motion: (Ihde/R. Peterson) Recommendation 2410-2: To support the expansion plans (as presented) for the Our Saviour’s Shelter. Passed (10 yes/0 no/1 abstain)

Motion: (R. Peterson/Watson) Recommendation 2410-3: Move that Ventura Village uses the same budget for 2025 as 2024 for the NCR application. Passed (11 yes/0 no/1 abstain)

Motion: Recommendation 2410-4: If the city will accept the 2024 Equitable Engagement Application without revisions to be used for 2025 then we won’t submit changes. But if we have to submit a 2025 revised application then we accept Ray’s submission. No one moved the motion as stated above. A new motion for 2410-4 was made that reads: (R. Peterson/Watson) “Move to submit the online Equitable Engagement Application for 2025.” Passed (8 yes/0 no/2 abstain)

Motion: (Ihde/Stellmach) Adjourn at 8:14pm. Passed (9 yes/0 no/0 abstain)

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October 2024 Board Minutes and Financials

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Minutes of the October 9th, 2024

Ventura Village Board of Directors Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 6:02pm by Chair Marti Maltby

Present: Elizabeth Ihde, Steve Dreyer, Marti Maltby, Patti Peterson, Kellen Gustafson, Ray Peterson, Thor Adam

Unexcused: Bashe Said, Rico Morales, Nardal Stroud

Motion: (R. Peterson/Ihde) To approve the agenda for the October 9, 2024 meeting. Passed

Motion: (Dreyer/Gustafson) To approve the minutes for the September 11, 2024 meeting. Passed

Motion: (Dreyer/Gustafson) Recommendation 2410-1: To approve the expenditure of up to $500 for shirts for the “Bus Stop Guardians”. Passed

Motion: (Dreyer/Ihde) Recommendation 2410-2: To support the expansion plans (as presented) for the Our Saviour’s Shelter. Passed

Motion: (R. Peterson/Ihde) Recommendation 2410-3: Move that Ventura Village uses the same budget for 2025 as 2024 for the NCR application. Passed

Motion: (Dreyer/Gustafson) Recommendation 2410-4: If the city will accept the 2024 Equitable Engagement Application without revisions to be used for 2025 then we won’t submit changes. But if we have to submit a 2025 revised application then we accept Ray’s submission. A substitute motion was made (R. Peterson/Adam) that read: “Move to submit the online Equitable Engagement Application for 2025.” Vote was taken to approve the substitute motion which passed. Vote was then taken on the substitute motion to make it the main motion. Passed

Motion: (Dreyer/Adam) Recommendation 2410-5: Move to create a Ventura Village Facebook page to disseminate information but not to receive feedback. Passed

Motion: (Dreyer/Adam) Recommendation 2409-3: Approve 1) Ventura Village Financial Policies and Procedures Manual and 2) Ventura Village Policies and Procedures document. (Both can be found on Ventura Village website). Substitution was made (R. Peterson/Ihde) to postpone this motion until next month. A vote was taken on the substitute motion which passed. Vote was then taken on the substitute motion to make it the main motion. Passed

Motion: Approval of MOUs for Equitable Engagement Implementation. No motion made as there were no MOUs needing approval

Motion: (R. Peterson/P. Peterson) Receive and file the financial report. Passed

Motion: (Adam/P. Peterson) Adjourn at 6:42

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