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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 01-04 HRC Meeting MinutesD1 January 04, 2016 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Human Rights Commission 7:00 PM, Monday, January 04, 2016 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 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 Jon Brandt moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Marie Garza. Ayes - All The motion passed. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the December 07, 2015 HRC Minutes Commissioner Marie Garza moved to approve the November 2, 2015 HRC Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Sokunthea Soeun. Ayes – All 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 (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 Sarah Deeny reported that MN might be the first to publish bilingual Karen-English children’s books, which would benefit the large Karen population in Maplewood. D1 January 04, 2016 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Follow-up discussion on police implementation of authority in immigration matters. Chief Schnell gave the report. Chairperson Deeny commented about the public inputs. Commissioner Jon Brandt made comment. Commissioner Amy Stedman made comment. Commissioner Marie Garza made comment. 2. Update on St. Paul Foundation Racial Equity Grant project. Chief Schnell introduced Jeannie Zimmer from the Dispute Resolution Center. Jeannie Zimmer talked about the Dispute Resolution Center’s programs, and presented their potential role in racial equity project. Chief Schnell gave update on the project in regards to the status of the contracts with Wilder Foundation and the Dispute Resolution Center, and trainings and proposals. Commissioner Marie Garza proposed giving compensation to volunteers for their involvement in the project. G. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS / STAFF PRESENTATIONS Commissioner Marie Garza asked the Commission to support implementation of youth outreach programs to get youth more involved in Maplewood. Chairperson Sarah Deeny suggested inviting local youth groups to share what they do and how they have become successful with their youth programs. H. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. I. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Deeny adjourned the meeting at 8:26 PM.