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August 3, 2015 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes 1
MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
Human Rights Commission
7:00 PM, Monday, August 3, 2015 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 7:03 p.m. by Chairperson Deeny. B. ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Annastacia Belladonna-Carrera Commissioner Absent Jon Brandt Commissioner Absent
Sarah Deeny Chairperson Present
Marie Garza Commissioner Present Sokunthea Soeun Commissioner Present
Amy Stedman Commissioner Present
Staff Liaison
Paul Schnell Police Chief Present C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Garza moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Stedman. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the July 6, 2015 HRC Minutes
Commissioner Stedman moved to approve the July 6, 2015 HRC Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Garza. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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 Chairperson Deeny reported on the recent news regarding the increase of minimum
wage law to $9 per hour.
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2. Discussion on Employee Authority in Immigration Matters
Chief Schnell presented city ordinances from the City of Minneapolis and the City of
Saint Paul.
Commissioner Garza recommended bringing in people who work on this issue and those who are affected by this issue to talk about it to develop a policy help police officers enforce with respect.
Chief Schnell recommended in bringing in people from both sides to have an open discussion on this issue for the next meeting. All agreed.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Update on police body worn camera data temporary classification application
Chief Schnell reported that he brought this matter to the City Council, and the City Council supported and allowed them to seek an application for a temporary classification
of body-worn camera data. G. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS / STAFF PRESENTATIONS
None
H. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
I. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Deeny adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m.