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Home My WebLink About2014 06-10 HRC Meeting Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Human Rights Commission 7:00 P.M Tuesday, June 10, 2014 City Hall, Council Chambers A. Call to Order 1. Oath of Office – Elizabeth “Marie” Garza B. Roll Call C. Approval of Agenda D. Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of May 13, 2014 HRC Meeting Minutes E. New Business 1. Human Rights in the News - Review/Update on Upcoming Forums/Report on Forums or Meetings Attended or Other Related HR Issues (No Report) F. Unfinished Business 1. Discussion of Future Goals for Upcoming Meetings G. Commissioner Comments / Administrative Presentations 1. Public Official Conduct and the Open Meeting Law 2. Review and Approval of Human Rights Commission Annual Report H. Visitor Presentations I. Adjournment THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Human Rights Commission 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2014 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 7:01 p.m. by Chairperson Danielson. B. ROLL CALL Present Present Present Absent Present Present Commissioners Nate Danielson, Chairperson Jon Brandt, Commissioner Sarah Deeny, Commissioner Maurice Fortin, Commissioner Maria Garza, Commissioner Jeffrey Kringle, Commissioner Julie Xiong, Commissioner Present Staff Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk (Staff Liaison) Absent Regan Beggs, Business License Specialist Present C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Kringle moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Deeny Ayes – Chairperson Danielson, Commissioners Brandt, Deeny, Kringle, Xiong Abstain – Commissioner Garza The motion passed D. AP PROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Approval of the April 8, 2014 HRC Minutes Commissioner Kringle moved to approve the April 8, 2014 HRC Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Deeny Ayes – Chairperson Danielson, Commissioners Brandt, Deeny, Kringle, Xiong Abstain – Commissioner Garza The motion passed May 13, 2014 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes 1 DRAFTD1 HRC Packet Page Number 1 of 8 E. NEW BUSINESS 1.2014 Student Art Contest Ceremony Commissioners took turns introducing the student art contest winners. Each contest winner presented their art to the audience. 2.Update on the Edgerton Park Meeting Parks Manager James Taylor gave an update on the update and outcome of the planned reinstatement of basketball hoops at Edgerton Park 3.Human Rights in the News a)Review/Update on Upcoming Forums/Reports on Forums or Meetings Attended or Other Related HR Issues The Commissioners each spoke on events and issues in the news which pertain to human and civil rights. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None G. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS / STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.Discussion on Future Commission Meetings Each Commission member gave their input of future topics and goals. H. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None I. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Kringle adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. May 13, 2014 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes 2 DRAFTD1 HRC Packet Page Number 2 of 8 F1 AGENDA REPORT TO: Melinda Coleman, Interim City Manager FROM: Commissioner Sarah Deeny DATE: June 4, 2014 SUBJECT: Discussion of Future Goals for the Human Rights Commission Introduction See attached spreadsheet to record and track details for upcoming commission goals. HRC Packet Page Number 3 of 8 Human Rights Commission Outline of Proposed Goals 2014 - 2015 Month Topic Presentation/ Speaker Invitation of Guests Lead Person Responsible July (2014) August September October Bullying in the Schools November Resource Directory December January '15 February March April May June F1, Attachment 1 HRC Packet Page Number 4 of 8 G1 AGENDA REPORT TO: Human Rights Commission Members FROM: Karen Guilfoile, Citizen Services Director/Staff Liaison DATE: June 5, 2014 SUBJECT: Public Official Conduct and the Open Meeting Law Introduction: Interim City Manager Melinda Coleman and I have been making a presentation on Public Official Conduct and the Open Meeting Law to all of the City Commissions and Boards so that all elected and appointed individuals are aware of the laws that govern your positions. The following items will be covered in the presentation: • The Gift Law • Open Meeting Law • Data Practices Act • Public Hearings • Social Media HRC Packet Page Number 5 of 8 G2 AGENDA REPORT TO: HRC Commissioners FROM: Karen Guilfoile, Citizen Services Director/Staff Liaison DATE: May 29, 2014 SUBJECT: Review and Approval of Human Rights Commission Annual Report Introduction: Maplewood City Code of Ordinances, as it relates to the Human Rights Commission, dictates that the commission submits a report to the City Council on a semi-annual basis. Sec. 2-190. Duties and Responsibilities states the following: Sec. 2-190. Duties and Responsibilities (6) Prepare and submit a report to the city council on a semi-annual basis, describing its actions and activities during the year, along with recommendations for changes which the commission may deem desirable. Staff has reviewed past commission meeting agendas and prepared a month-by-month outline of such actions and activities of the Commission, dating back from January 2013 to present. 2013 CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS JANUARY  Election of Commission Chair and Co-Chair  Begin planning for the 2013 Student Art Contest  Presentation –1862 Dakota Conflict (Commissioner Nate Danielson)  Presentation –1863 Emancipation Proclamation (Chairperson Jon Brandt)  Discussion – Start of Meeting Time FEBRUARY  Presentation – Human Rights in Maplewood: A View from the Police (Acting Police Chief David Kvam)  Discussion – Update on 2013 Student Art Contest  Discussion – Future Meeting Topics MARCH  No Scheduled Meeting APRIL  Introduction of new Commissioner, Yaya Diatta  Presentation – The Homeless in Maplewood  Presentation – YMCA Outreach Program  Discussion – Future Meeting Topics  Discussion – Human Rights in the News HRC Packet Page Number 6 of 8 G2 MAY  2013 Student Art Contest Awards Ceremony JUNE  Discussion – Legalization of Same Sex Marriage in the State of Minnesota  Discussion – Human Rights in the News  Discussion – Open Meeting Law Do’s and Don’ts JULY  Introduction of new Commissioner, Sara Deeny  Discussion – US Supreme Court Decisions on Civil Rights  Began planning for the 2013 Student Art Contest  Discussion – Human Rights in the News AUGUST  No Scheduled Meeting SEPTEMBER  Discussion -- Update on 2013 Student Art Contest  Discussion – Human Rights in the News OCTOBER  Presentation – Maplewood’s Karen Community (Commissioner Nate Danielson, Officer Paul Bartz, Saw Morrison)  Discussion – Human Rights in the News  Discussion – Update on 2013 Student Essay Contest  Discussion – Future Meeting Topics NOVEMBER  No Scheduled Meeting DECEMBER  2013 Student Essay Contest Awards Ceremony  Discussion – Human Rights in the News 2014 CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS JANUARY  No Scheduled Meeting FEBRUARY  Election of Commission Chair  Presentation – Communitas Twin Cities (Sara Deeny, Pastor Dianna McCartan)  Discussion – 2014 Student Art Contest  Discussion – Future Meeting Topics  Discussion – Human Rights in the News HRC Packet Page Number 7 of 8 G2 MARCH  Discussion – Recap of Meeting held between Chairperson, City Manager and City Council Liaison  Discussion – Future Meeting Topics  Discussion – Human Rights in the News  Discussion – Update on 2014 Student Art Contest APRIL  Discussion – Future Meeting Topics  Discussion – Human Rights in the News  Discussion – Update on 2014 Student Art Contest MAY  2014 Student Art Contest Awards Ceremony  Discussion – Update on Edgerton Park Meeting (Parks Director, James Taylor)  Discussion – Human Rights in the News  Discussion – Future Meeting Topics Recommendation: Please review the information and provide input, in addition to discussing any recommendations for changes which the commission may deem desirable, before the report is forwarded to the City Council. 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