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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 06-10 HRC PacketAGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Human Rights Commission 5:00 P.M Wednesday, June 10, 2015 City Hall, Council Chambers A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Approval of Agenda D. Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of January 13, 2015 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes E. New Business 1. Selection of Chair 2. Discussion on Commission Policies 3. Discuss Meeting Frequency and Establish Schedule 4. Presentation on Human Rights Issues 5. Current Events/Issues F. Unfinished Business None G. Commissioner Comments / Administrative Presentations H. Visitor Presentations I. Adjournment THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK D1 January 13, 2015 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes 1 MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Human Rights Commission 7:00 PM, Tuesday, January 13, 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 7:02 p.m. by Chairperson Danielson. B. ROLL CALL Commissioners Nate Danielson Chairperson Present Annastacia Belladonna-Carrera Commissioner Present Jon Brandt Commissioner Present Sarah Deeny Commissioner Present Marie Garza Commissioner Present Staff Liaison Karen Haag City Clerk Present Paul Schnell Police Chief Present C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Brandt moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Denny Ayes - All The motion passed. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the December 9, 2014 HRC Minutes Commissioner Brandt moved to approve the December 9, 2014 HRC Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Garza Ayes – All The motion passed. E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Community Listening Session: Police Accountability and Public Safety Chair Danielson gave an introduction to the Community Listening Session and thanked everyone for attending. He then asked the panel to introduce themselves and give a short bio of their background. HRC Packet Page Number 1 of 3 D1 January 13, 2015 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes 2 Shawn Moore, Assistant Director of Service Learning and Civic Engagement, Bethel University; Chief Paul Schnell, Maplewood Police Department; and Jason Sole, Author, assistant professor School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Metropolitan State University introduced themselves and give a short bio of their background. Martha Varela, Youth Development Professional, Community Advocate was delayed so Commissioner Garza gave background information about her. Chair Danielson requested each panelist to give a five minute opening about their thoughts on police accountability and public safety. Martha Varela arrived and introduced herself and gave a short bio of her background. The panel engaged in conversation about the topic and the passion that brought them to the Community Listening Session and answered questions submitted by the audience. Chair Danielson requested each panelist take a couple of minutes and give closing statements and a possible solution. 2. Human Rights in the News – Review/Update on Upcoming Forums/Reports on Forums or Meetings Attended or Other Related HR Issues (No Report) Commissioner Deeny reported the following two items that will be before the Legislature for consideration this year: Minnesota Olmstead Plan providing services in the most integrated setting for individuals with disabilities and there is going to be significant discussion about the rights of people with disabilities to live and work in the least restrictive environment. Restore the Vote - Minnesota is making a push for felons living in the community to have their voting rights restored. Commissioner Belladonna-Carrera referred people to the Immigration Law Center of Minnesota located in St. Paul to obtain information on the Executive Orders on Immigration from President Obama. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Discussion on Student Video Essay Contest (No Report) Commissioner Deeny suggested public view the video on the Department of Human Rights website to get an idea of what the Commission is trying to replicate for their contest. G. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS / STAFF PRESENTATIONS None HRC Packet Page Number 2 of 3 D1 January 13, 2015 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes 3 H. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Kathleen Juenemann, Maplewood Councilmember 2. Nora Slawik, Maplewood Mayor I. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Brandt moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:47pm. Seconded by Commissioner Deeny Ayes – All The motion passed. HRC Packet Page Number 3 of 3