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AGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
7:00 PM Monday, May 02, 2016
City Hall, Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of February 01, 2016 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes
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 (No Report)
2. Election of Commission Chair (No Report)
3. Discussion on planning for future HRC meetings and expectations (No Report)
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Update on St. Paul Foundation Racial Equity Grant project.
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, February 01, 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 Brandt moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Garza. Ayes - All
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Approval of the January 04, 2016 HRC Minutes
Commissioner Brandt moved to approve the January 04, 2016 Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Stedman. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.Update on St. Paul Foundation Racial Equity Grant project.
Chief Schnell gave update and answered questions of the Commission.
F. NEW BUSINESS 1.Human Rights in the News – Review/Update on Upcoming Forums/Reports onForums 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)
Commissioner Garza talked about contaminated water issue in Flint, MI.
Chief Schnell discussed the possibility of Maplewood to host a forum to provide information about
a legislative proposal for gun violence protection orders.
Chairperson Deeny talked about Governor Dayton’s Diversity Inclusion Council, which was
created in January.
Chairperson Deeny talked about the City of Bloomington Human Rights Commission to host a
screening on the film, “Selma: Bridge to the Ballot,” followed by a discussion on voting rights.
2.Discuss implementation of youth-focused programs.
Commissioner Garza led a discussion on the need to implement youth programs in Maplewood.
Timothy Turner, co-founder of Young Mentor’s Group, youth programming at Saint Paul library,
talked about his work and answered questions of the commission.
Amy Boese, works with youth at the Maplewood Library, talked about looking for partnerships
with the community to develop a program where professionals come in to talk to teens.
Charley Swanson, from Woodland Hills Church, presented and discussed its services, delivered
through partnerships, and answered questions of the commission.
Courtney Roessler, from Merrick Community Services Food Shelf, talked about working in
partnership with Woodland Hills Church and its service to the Maplewood community.
G. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS / STAFF PRESENTATIONS
None.
H. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Deeny adjourned the meeting at 8:25 PM.
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