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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 10-14 HRC Meeting PacketAG ENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Human Rights Commission 7:00 P.M Tuesday, October 14, 2014 City Hall, Council Chambers A. Call to Order- B. Roll Call C. Approval of Agenda D. Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of September 9, 2014 HRC Meeting Minutes E. New Business 1. Presentation on Domestic Violence Awareness - Tubman Family Alliance (No Report) 2.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 on Student Video Essay Contest (No Report) 2.Discussion on Integrative Youth Development Program (My Five) Community Forum (No Report) G. Commissioner Comments / Administrative Presentations 1.Public Official Conduct and the Open Meeting Law 2.Discussion on Rescheduling the November 11, 2014 Human Rights Commission Meeting H. Visitor Presentations I. Adjournment THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Human Rights Commission 7:00 PM, Tuesday, September 9, 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 7:00 PM by Chairperson Dan ielson. B. ROLL CALL Commissioners Nate Danielson Chairperson Present Annastacia Belladonna-Carrera Commissioner Absent Jon Brandt, Commissioner Present Sarah Deeny Commissioner Present Maurice Fortin Commissioner Present Marie Garza Commissioner Absent Staff Liaison Karen Haag City Clerk/Staff Liaison C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Item G1 - Public Official Conduct and the Open Meeting Law was removed from the agenda. This item will be presented at the October 14th meeting, as some Commissioners were absent. Commissioner Fortin moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Brandt Ayes - All The motion passed D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Approval of July 08, 2014 HRC Meeting Minutes Commissioner Deeny moved to approve the July 8, 2014 HRC Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Fortin Ayes – Chairperson Danielson Abstain – Commissioner Brandt The motion passed E. NEW BUSINESS 1.Human Rights in the News – Review/Update on Upcoming Forums/Reports on Forums or Meetings Attended or Other Related HR Issues Commissioner Deeny reported on the following designations the Minnesota Department of Human Rights has made: September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month and the month of October as Disability in Employment Awareness Month, in addition to the Living the Legacy Youth Video Competition. September 9, 2014 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes 1 D1 HRC Packet Page Number 1 of 6DRAFT Commissioner Brandt gave a report on prohibition. Chairperson Danielson gave an update on the City Council meeting he attended to discuss the commission’s goals and direction. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1.Discussion of Goals for Upcoming Meetings The commission discussed details for the Integrative Youth Development Program forum that will be hosted at the Maplewood Community Center. The commission decided to host another Student Contest and discussed details Additional goals for future meetings were discussed. G. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS / STAFF PRESENTATIONS Commissioner Brandt commented on the event discussing Prohibition, held at the Maplewood Community Center on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 12:00pm. H. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None I. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Fortin moved to adjourned the meeting at 7:38 PM Seconded by Commissioner Brandt Ayes – All The motion passed September 9, 2014 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes 2 D1 HRC Packet Page Number 2 of 6DRAFT HRC Packet Page Number 3 of 6 HRC Packet Page Number 4 of 6 G1 AGENDA REPORT TO: Human Rights Commission Members FROM: Karen Haag, Citizen Services Director/Staff Liaison DAT E: October 8, 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 6 G1 AGENDA REPORT TO: Human Rights Commissioners FROM: Regan Beggs, Business License Specialist DAT E: October 8, 2014 SUBJECT: Discussion on Rescheduling the November 11, 2014 Human Rights Commission Meeting Summary: As the November 11, 2014 HRC meeting is scheduled on the same date as the Veterans Day, a legal holiday for which Maplewood City Hall is closed, this meeting must be rescheduled on a date that a quorum is present. If a quorum cannot be obtained, the meeting must be cancelled. Recommendation: It is recommended that the commission set a date for this meeting to be rescheduled, or cancel the meeting. Upon cancellation, the next scheduled meeting will be December 9, 2014. HRC Packet Page Number 6 of 6