HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 02-01 HRC PacketAGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
7:00 PM Monday, February 01, 2016
City Hall, Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of January 04, 2016 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Update on St. Paul Foundation Racial Equity Grant project.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Human Rights in the News - Review/Update on Upcoming Forums/Report on Forums or
Meetings Attended or Other Related HR Issues.
2. Discuss implementation of youth-focused programs.
G. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS / COMMENTS
H. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
I. ADJOURNMENT
RULES OF CIVILITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY
Following are rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at Commission Meetings - elected
officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s opinions can be heard and
understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at Commission meetings, it is
understood that everyone will follow these principles:
Speak only for yourself, not for other Commission members or citizens - unless specifically tasked by your
colleagues to speak for the group or for citizens in the form of a petition.
Show respect during comments and/or discussions, listen actively and do not interrupt or talk amongst each other.
Be respectful of the process, keeping order and decorum. Do not be critical of Commission members, staff or
others in public.
Be respectful of each other’s time keeping remarks brief, to the point and non-repetitive.
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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.
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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.
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