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October 05, 2015 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes
MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
Human Rights Commission
7:00 PM, Monday, October 05, 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 7:06 PM by Chairperson Deeny.
B. ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Sarah Deeny Chairperson Present
Jon Brandt Commissioner Present Elizabeth “Marie” Garza Commissioner Present
Sokunthea Soeun Commissioner Present
Amy Stedman Commissioner Present
Staff Liaison Paul Schnell Police Chief/Staff Liaison Present
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Soeun moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Garza. Ayes - All The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the August 3, 2015 HRC Minutes
Correction item F1 wording: “Update on body on police body worn….” Commissioner Garza moved to approve the August 3, 2015 HRC Minutes as amended.
Seconded by Soeun. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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October 05, 2015 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes
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 (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)
Chairperson Deeny announced upcoming event on October 13, 2015, the League of Women Voters event on Domestic Violence held at Grumpy’s in Roseville at 6:30 p.m.
Chairperson Deeny announced it is the 25th Anniversary of the American Disabilities Act, and it is the National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month in October.
Chairperson Deeny announced an event on October 28, 2015 held by Business Leadership Network of MN devoted to the ADA moving Minnesota forward.
Chairperson Deeny announced The Voting Rights Act youth video competition put on by the MN Department of Human Rights.
Chairperson Deeny reminded that Election Day is November 3, 2015.
Commissioner Soeun announced Bridges to Safety, a domestic abuse service center, having a 2015 Winter Clothing Drive in October.
2. Discuss St. Paul Foundation Grant
Police Chief Schnell gave the report.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Update on Employee Authority in Immigration Matters
Police Chief Schnell provided the update.
G. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS / STAFF PRESENTATIONS
Police Chief Schnell provided update on the application for temporary classification of body-worn data. H. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
NONE
I. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Deeny adjourned the meeting at 8:04 PM.