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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 02-11 HRC Meeting MinutesD1 MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Human Rights Commission 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2014 Council Chambers, City Hall A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:03pm by Chairperson Brandt B. ROLL CALL Commissioners Jon Brandt, Chairperson Present Nathan Danielson, Commissioner Present Sarah Deeny, Commissioner Present Maurice Fortin, Commissioner Absent Jeffrey Kringle, Commissioner Absent Julie Xiong, Commissioner Present Staff Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk Present C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA E1. Election of Commission Chair Moved to New Business G1. Discussion of Open Meeting Law Removed From the Agenda Commissioner Deeny moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Danielson Ayes - All The motion passed. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the December 10, 2013 HRC Minutes Chairperson Brandt requested a change be made to the Minutes to reflect that Chairperson Brandt adjourned the December 10, 2013 HRC Meeting, not Commissioner Kringle. Commissioner Xiong moved to approve the December 10, 2013 HRC Minutes as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Danielson Ayes – All The motion passed. E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation on Communitas Twin Cities – Dianna McCartan February 11, 2014 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes 1 D1 Commissioner Deeny gave a brief introduction of Communitas Twin Cities and Pastor Dianna McCartan. Pastor Dianna McCartan gave a presentation on Communitas Twin Cities and its role helping to meet the needs of the Twin Cities community. 2. Discussion on Human Rights Student Art Contest (No Report) An ad hoc committee was formed for the Student Art Contest, consisting of Commissioners Julie Xiong, Sarah Deeny and possibly one other commission member. Details surrounding the contest were discussed and Chairperson Brandt directed the ad hoc committee to finalize remaining details and documents for distribution. 3. Discussion on Planning for Future Meetings (No Report) Chairperson Brandt led a discussion on the need to be creative with the HRC Commission agenda in order to make the HRC more relevant and advance the mission of the commission. 4. Human Rights in the News – Review/Update on Upcoming Forums/Reports on Forums or Meetings Attended or Other Related HR Issues (No Report) The Commissioners each spoke on events and issues in the news which pertain to human and civil rights. 5. Election of Commission Chair (No Report) Chairperson Brandt announced he will be stepping down as the Commission Chair. Sarah Deeny moved to nominate Commissioner Danielson to fill the position of Interim Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission and to hold a discussion for a permanent Chairperson at the soonest meeting that all Commissioners are present. Seconded by Chairperson Brandt Ayes – All F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None G. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS / STAFF PRESENTATIONS Staff Liaison, Karen Guilfoile announced that a meeting will be conducted with the new Commissioner Chairperson, Maplewood City Manager, Council Liaison Kathleen Juenneman and herself to discuss the Open Meeting Law and its application to the Human Rights Commission. Other Commissioners may attend as long as there is not a quorum. H. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None I. ADJOURNMENT February 11, 2014 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes 2 D1 Commissioner Danielson adjourned the meeting at 8:47pm February 11, 2014 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes 3