Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 05-14 HRC Meeting Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Human Rights Commission 7:00 P.M Tuesday, May 14, 2013 City Hall, Council Chambers A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Approval of Agenda D. Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of April 09, 2013 HRC Minutes E. New Business 1. 2013 Student Art Contest Awards Ceremony F. Unfinished Business None G. Commissioner Comments / Staff Presentations H. Visitor Presentations None I. Adjournment THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Item D1 MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Human Rights Commission 7:00 P.M Tuesday, April 09, 2013 City Hall, Council Chambers A. Call to Order A meeting of the Commission was held in the City Hall council chambers and was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Chairperson Brandt. Commissioner Yaya Diatta took the Oath of Office, administered by Karen Guilfoile, Maplewood City Clerk. B. Roll Call Jon Brandt, Chairperson Present Commissioners Nathan Danielson, Commissioner Present Yaya Diatta, Commissioner Present Maurice Fortin, Commissioner Present Jeffrey Kringle, Commissioner Absent Julie Xiong, Commissioner Present Staff Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk Present C. Approval of Agenda Commissioner Danielson moved to approve the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Fortin Ayes – All The motion passed. D. Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of February 12, 2013 HRC Minutes Commissioner Fortin moved to approve the February 12, 2013 HRC Minutes, as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Danielson Ayes- Chairperson Brandt; Commissioners Xiong, Fortin, Danielson, Kringle HRC Packet Page Number 1 of 6 Abstain – Commissioner Diatta The motion passed. E. New Business 1. Introduction of Commissioner Yaya Diatta – No Report Yaya Diatta introduced himself to the Committee and highlighted his reasons of interest in becoming a member of the Human Rights Commission. 2. The Homeless in Maplewood – Presented by Commissioner Nate Danielson Commissioner Danielson gave a brief overview of the statistics related to the homeless in Maplewood. 3. YMCA Out reach Program – Presented by Alan Ostergaurd – No Report Alan Ostergaurd and Regina Fuller presented the YMCA Street Works Intervention Program and gave specifics about how the YMCA program operates in the community. 4. Planning for Future HRC Meetings Chairperson Brandt suggested that the “Bullying in the Schools” topic be addressed during a future meeting in the fall, when school is back in session. Chairperson Brandt suggested that the “View from Saint John’s Hospital” topic be addressed during a future meeting in the summer; Commissioner Xiong offered to lead this discussion. Commissioner Nate Danielson recommended doing an educational piece for the City’s Karen population. Commissioner Diatta and Fortin recommended a future meeting focused on Tennant’s Rights and Code Violations; Commissioner Fortin offered to lead this discussion. Commissioner Diatta and Commissioner Fortin offered to head the ad hoc committee for the Annual Human Rights Award; Commissioner Fortin recommended to present a Human Rights Leadership Spotlight instead of an Award, to offer the opportunity to recognize multiple members of the community. 5. Human Rights in the News – Review/Update on Upcoming Forums/Report on Forums or Meetings Attended or Other Related HR Issues (This item is on the agenda to give the Commissioners an opportunity to announce upcoming meetings or give a report on meetings or forums that they have attended.) Commissioner Danielson mentioned that April 9, 2013 is Shine a Light on Slavery Day HRC Packet Page Number 2 of 6 Chairperson Brandt mentioned that US Supreme court recently heard arguments regarding gay marriage and that decisions are expected between May and July. He also pointed out that Minnesota Legislature has bills pending on both gay marriage and civil union. F. Unfinished Business 1. Update on the Human Rights Commission Student Art Contest Commissioner Xiong gave an update on the Human Rights Commission Student Art Contest. Wells Fargo Foundation is sponsoring the Event’s prize money In response to multiple applicants requesting their submitted artwork be returned, Commissioner Maurice Fortin recommended keeping the artwork for a short period of time with a disclaimer that the City of Maplewood is not responsible for any damage to the artwork. G. Staff Presentations None H. Visitor Presentations None I. Adjournment Chairperson Brandt adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m. HRC Packet Page Number 3 of 6 Item E1 AGENDA REPORT TO: Human Rights Commissioners FROM: Regan Beggs, Business License Specialist DATE: May 9, 2013 SUBJECT: 2013 Student Art Contest Awards Ceremony Introduction: Students in Grades 3-12 in ISD 622,623,624 and Home School students have been given the opportunity to submit their art contest entries portraying 1 of the 30 Universal Articles of Human Rights. After the submission deadline, artwork was independently judged by members of the City of Maplewood Human Rights Commission. Judging was based upon (A) interpretation or expression of the Article, (B) originality and creativity, and (C) overall impression. Originally, the top three scoring artwork in grades 3-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12 were to be selected for awards; however, due to the number of submissions received from students in grades 6-8 and grades 9-12, these two categories were combined. Following are the winners who will be presented with the monetary awards DW the May 14th ceremony. Winners Grades 3-5 Winners Grades 6-12 Place Score Name School 1st 137 Julia Truong Weaver – 4th grade Origami 2nd 128 Tony Truong Weaver – 3rd grade “Vote for Government” 3rd 126 Namara Jackson Eagle Point – 4th grade Kids Human Rights on Canvas and in red frame Place Score Name School 1st 134 Brad Capocasa Central – 7th grade “We’re All Part of the Family Tree” collage 2nd 133 Isabel Bibeau Roseville – 7th grade “World of Articles” 3rd 127 Amy Mason Roseville – 8th grade Lady Scales of Justice pencil drawing on top of canvas 4th 121 Kami Kendall Central – 7th grade “Free and Equal” collage HRC Packet Page Number 4 of 6 City of Maplewood Human Rights Commission Student Art Contest 2013 Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Maplewood City Hall 1830 County Road B East Maplewood, MN 55109 Wells Fargo Foundation Award Sponsors HRC Packet Page Number 5 of 6 Event Schedule The Human Rights Commission seeks to promote thoughtful and respectful public discussion on human rights issues in the community. In that effort, the Commission recognizes the importance of student participation and engagement in human rights and so it has been pleased to host an annual student art contest. The art contest revolves around portraying one of the 30 Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Students are to reflect, interpret, and express what the Article means to them and bring it to life through art. The mission of the Maplewood Human Rights Commission is to aid and advocate for equal opportunities for all citizens of Maplewood in: housing, employment, public accommodations, services and education, in addition to continuously working to improve human rights within the community. Welcome Refreshments Opening Remarks Award Presentations Artwork Descriptions by Students Special Thanks Closing Remarks HRC Packet Page Number 6 of 6