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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 02-12 HRRMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 12, 1992 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center human rights and resources commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairperson Stoderl at 7:35 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson Stoderl, Commissioners Carmody, Larsen, Eoloff and Achtelik. Also present were City Councilmember Dave Rosene and Recording Secretary Geralyn Barone. Commissioners Eckman and Windsor were excused from this evening's meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 8. 1992 There was a motion by Carmody and seconded by Larsen to approve the minutes of the January 8, 1992, meeting as submitted. The motion passed. UPDATE ON MINNESOTA LEAGUE OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS Commissioner Eoloff said the Minnesota League of Human Rights Commissions (MLHRC) met in January and elected its officers. She has been elected to serve as secretary. Commissioner Eoloff said the MLHRC is involved in the no-fault controversy, in which there is discussion of whether or not to leave the no-fault grievance process at the local level or to move it to mediation groups and the state human rights department only. She reviewed activities of a number of local human rights commissions and their involvement in the no-fault grievance process. She noted most commissions that handle the no-fault grievance process hear one to two cases a year. Commissioner Eoloff added outstate areas need the no-fault process because people have nowhere else to turn to for addressing discrimination problems. Chairperson Stoderl said the commission may want to review its enabling resolution outlining duties and responsibilities at the next meeting, with the purpose of determining which direction the commission should move. Commissioner Eoloff said the Americans With Disabilities Act took effect in January, and last year's MLHRC conference focused on disabilities. She noted the MLHRC meets once a month and the board also meets once a month. Chairperson Stoderl said the commission used to be much more involved in promoting human rights issues in events such as 02-12-92 -1- Kaleidoscope at Brooklyn Center High School and by running articles in the City newsletter. She added it may be appropriate for the commission to do more of this. Chairperson Stoderl said updates from Commissioner Eoloff on the MLHRC activities should be included on each agenda. REVIEW EVALUATION PROCESS FOR CONTRIBUTION REOUESTS Chairperson Stoderl said the evaluation format has been agreed upon, and now it is necessary for the commissioners to go through each item to determine if the questions ask what we want them to ask. The commissioners proceeded to review and discuss the application for contributions and the evaluation form for contribution requests. There was a motion by Carmody and seconded by Achtelik to amend the drafts dated 2/92 of the application and evaluation forms for contribution requests as follows, and bring them back to the next meeting for additional review and adjustments to the scoring. The motion passed. CHANGES TO THE APPLICATION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS FORMS 1. In the program overview section, f lip-f lop numbers 2 and 3 in the ordering process. 2. In the budget section, leave double spaces between each item in the first section requesting actual dollar amounts and percentages. 3. In the community needs section, make the following changes: a. Reword number 12 as follows: "State the total numbers of people from all communities who participate or receive direct benefits, and describe how these numbers were determined." TOTAL SERVED PROJECTED TOTAL TO LAST YEAR BE SERVED NEXT YEAR b. Reword number 13 as follows: "State the numbers of residents from Brooklyn Center only who are served, and describe how these numbers were determined." TOTAL SERVED LAST YEAR PROJECTED TOTAL TO BE SERVED NEXT YEAR CHANGES TO THE EVALUATION FORM FOR CONTRIBUTION REQUESTS 1. In the introductory paragraph, add: "For Y/N responses, select Y for yes or N for no." 02-12-92 -2- 2. Under the program overview section, add to number 2: "The applicant has demonstrated the ability effectively to reach its target/demographical and geographical areas." 3. In the program overview section, add item 3: "The methodology employed to measure the program is effective, clear and concise." 4. In the budget section, reword number 1 as follows: "The total amount requested from the City of Brooklyn Center is reasonable given the overall program budget." 5. In the budget section, reword number 2 as follows: "The budget request is reasonable given the objectives of the proposal for the contribution period." 6. In the budget section, add number 4: "The use of volunteers is reasonable and cost effective." The scoring on this item will be listed as "Y/N". 7. In the community needs section, flip-flop numbers 1 and 3 in the ordering process. COMMISSION PLAN OF ACTION RELATED TO CHILDRENS ISSUES Chairperson Stoderl said this item will be continued to the next meeting. She said this is an important subject which ties in with the discussion on where this commission should be going. The Recording Secretary suggested that Councilmember Cohen should be invited to a future meeting when this item is discussed. TRANSPORTATION/STATUS UPDATE Chairperson Stoderl said the commission may ask Mayor Paulson to attend an upcoming meeting to discuss this issue. Councilmember Rosene said his understanding is the Mayor's idea is to revise the way the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) is working. Now the MTC goes to downtown and back again, and the Mayor is looking at making Brookdale a transportation hub, not only for the MTC but possibly light rail also. Councilmember Rosene said the idea would be to have buses aim for Brookdale from outlying areas in Brooklyn Park, Champlin, and so on. Commissioner Achtelik pointed out that this is already happening. Councilmember Rosene said another idea is to increase the number of suburb-to-suburb buses. There was discussion regarding the need for transportation in this area. Chairperson Stoderl suggested the commission may want to invite the Mayor and someone from MTC to a future commission meeting to discuss scheduling in the area. OTHER BUSINESS Chairperson Stoderl asked the commission for approval to move the starting time of the commission meetings from 7:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and there was consensus to do so. There was further 02-12-92 -3- discussion regarding changing the meeting night of the commission to another evening in the month, and it was decided this item would be added for discussion at the next commission meeting. Commissioner Larsen noted she will not be in attendance at the March commission meeting. Chairperson Stoderl said the Rotary Club sent her information regarding volunteer awards that are due March 13. She said if any commissioners would like to nominate someone, she has the information to do so. The Recording Secretary reviewed the service and financial prioritization process in which the City is currently involved, and said she is looking for input on prioritization for the social services unit of the City's general fund budget. Chairperson Stoderl asked that this item be considered at the March meeting. Adiournment There was a motion by commissioner Carmody and seconded by Commissioner Larsen to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center human rights and resources commission adjourned at 9:32 p.m. • Chairperson 02-12-92 -4- 0