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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 06-11 HRC Minutes June 11, 2013 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Human Rights Commission 7:00 P.M Tuesday, June 11, 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 7:02pm by Chairperson Brandt. 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 Fortin moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Diatta Ayes - All The motion passed. D. Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of May 14, 2013 HRC Minutes Chairperson Brandt pointed out a misspelling of his name under Agenda Item C, Approval of Agenda. Commissioner Diatta moved to approve the May 14, 2013 HRC Minutes as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Fortin Ayes – All The motion passed. June 11, 2013 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes E. New Business 1. Discussion on Legalization of Same Sex Marriage in the State of Minnesota – No Report Commissioners gave comments and discussion was held on the issue. 2. 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 Fortin announced that Pride Weekend will be held in Minneapolis, MN on June 28-30, 2013 at Loring Park. Chairperson Brandt announced that the Golden Valley City Council is debating if the Pledge of Allegiance should be spoken at the beginning of City Council meetings. There is debate among council members whether the Pledge should be required, optional, or discontinued. Commissioner Diatta spoke about the Washington Wizards basketball player, Jason Collins, who recently came out. F. Unfinished Business None G. Commissioner Comments / Staff Presentations 1. The Open Meeting Law Do’s and Don’ts – Karen Guilfoile A discussion was facilitated by Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk, to assist in a better understanding of the Open Meeting Laws which the Commission, as well as all appointed government entities, is held to. Commissioner Diatta recommended presenting a report on the Islamic community at a future meeting. Commissioner Xiong mentioned that the Healthcare agenda topic would be moved back to the fall, perhaps September; an ad hoc committee will be created. The fall Student Essay Contest will be discussed during the July meeting; an ad hoc committee will be created. H. Visitor Presentations None June 11, 2013 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes I. Adjournment Commissioner Fortin moved to adjourned the meeting at 8:24pm Seconded by Commissioner Danielson Ayes – All The motion passed.