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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 11-14 HRRMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND RESOURCES 0 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION NOVEMBER 14, 1990 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 7:31 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson Stoderl, Commissioners Carmody, Sullivan, Eckman, and Larsen. Also present were City Council Liaison Todd Paulson and Recording Secretary Geralyn Barone. Commissioner Smith was absent from this evening's meeting. Chairperson Stoderl apologized for her absence from the September and October commission meetings. She reported she had been in Saudi Arabia as a nurse with the Air National Guard and may have to return there again before spring. She briefly reported on her experiences in Saudi Arabia. Councilmember Paulson said the commission offers whatever support it can lend to Stoderl in her efforts. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 10, 1990 Chairperson Stoderl acknowledged a letter received by the commission from Mayor Nyquist and asked the commission if there were any questions regarding the October 10, 1990, minutes after reviewing the mayor's letter. After a brief discussion, there was a motion by Commissioner Sullivan and seconded by Commissioner Carmody to approve the minutes of the October 10, 1990, human rights and resources commission meeting as submitted. The motion passed. EVALUA'TJJQN OF APPLICATMNS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO NONPROFIT HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS AND/OR AGENCIES Chairperson Stoderl acknowledged guests Mayor Dean Nyquist and Bill Hawes, representing Brooklyn Peacemaker Center. Mayor Nyquist expressed his thanks to the members of the advisory commission for their dedication and hard work on the commission. Chairperson Stoderl asked if the Peacemaker Center's proposal for 1991 has changed significantly from the 1990 request. Commissioner Larsen noted the financial request for 1991 is the same as for 1990. Hawes noted all cases from the police department involving juveniles are referred to the Peacemaker Center, and the Peacemaker Center determines if mediation is necessary. Chairperson Stoderl asked if some of the referrals can be made to mediation without a session at Peacemaker Center, and 11-14-90 1 Hawes responded affirmatively. Mayor Nyquist pointed out that Peacemaker Center provides professionals who can diagnose problems. Commissioner Larsen said the commission did not understand the police department's referral procedure, but now it does. Chairperson Stoderl asked if the Peacemaker Center's request to the City reflects an increase in services. Hawes said the $5,000 request for 1991 is the same as for 1990, although the Center would appreciate more assistance if possible. He noted the Center is hopefully saving the police department money by not having police officers attend juvenile court. He noted the number one concern is to keep the juvenile out of court. Mayor Nyquist noted on the county level, efforts are being made to divert juveniles from the court system into programs such as the Peacemaker Center's program. Chairperson Stoderl said she has always been in favor of this program, but is concerned that the Center is biting off more than it can chew. If all cases are now being referred from the police department to Peacemaker Center, it could be overwhelming for the Peacemaker Center. Hawes provided a description of the Peacemaker Center's services. Commissioner Sullivan expressed concern regarding administrative and service costs. Hawes noted the Peacemaker Center's budget has a low line item for salaries, although some professionals are paid for diagnostic services. He noted an attempt is made to charge $50 to each juvenile, of which $30 goes to the professional who has provided the diagnostic service. Hawes noted 75 percent of the juveniles are Brooklyn Center residents, and all of the crimes involved have occurred in Brooklyn Center. Mayor Nyquist and Hawes left the meeting at this time. The commission proceeded to make a final review of the evaluation for Brooklyn Peacemaker Center. Commissioner Larsen suggested any savings in the police department budget from use of the Peacemaker Center should at least partially be rechanneled to the Peacemaker Center. The commissioners proceeded to complete the scoring of the evaluation form for Brooklyn Peacemaker Center. There was a motion by Commissioner Larsen and seconded by commissioner Eckman to recommend to the City Council that it budget $5,000 for services provided by Brooklyn Peacemaker Center in 1991. The motion passed. Commissioner Stoderl noted the Peacemaker Center is only asking for a certain amount of money for 1991, and the City may not want to provide additional funding to the Center unless requested. She noted at this point, the Center has decided not to request additional funding over 1990. Commissioner Larsen said she is willing to table increasing funding to the Peacemaker Center until a request is made for 1992. 11-14-90 2 0 There was a motion by commissioner Carmody and seconded by Commissioner Sullivan to recommend to the City Council that it budget $5,000 for services provided by North Hennepin Mediation Project in 1991. The motion passed. The commission proceeded to review the request received from Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council, and Commissioner Larsen asked what the total budget for the Council is. The Recording Secretary noted the community planning budget for 1990 is approximately $111,000. There was discussion regarding the number of residents served and the programs provided by the Council. There was a motion by Commissioner Larsen and seconded by Commissioner Eckman to recommend to the City Council that it budget $9,431 for services provided by Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council for 1991. The motion passed. The commission proceeded to discuss the requests from the Five Cities' Senior Transportation Project. Chairperson Stoderl noted the service provided by the project is for a very narrow users group. She added it is not necessarily a bad program, but the city is just not serving the number of residents who need transportation. Commissioner Larsen pointed out that other riders could not piggyback on this system because the grant money involved is specific for senior adults. There was a motion by Commissioner Larsen and seconded by Commissioner Carmody to recommend to the city Council that it budget $10,060 for services provided in 1991 for the Five Cities' Senior Transportation Project. The motion passed. The Recording Secretary recommended that in February or March, the commission should discuss the evaluation process it used and ways to improve it. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROPOSAL FOR BROOKLYN CNN ER The Recording secretary reported on a meeting which she and Councilmember Paulson attended at the Regional Transit Board. The main thrust of the meeting was if the City wishes to receive funding from the RTB for a transportation program, the City would most likely receive funding if it works together with other cities in the area to provide the service needed. Commissioner Eckman said the City of Brooklyn Center is not looking for a fixed route system that other cities may desire. Chairperson Stoderl requested information be obtained from the City of Brooklyn Park and reported back to the commission regarding any transportation system proposal for other cities in the area. 0 11-14-90 3 APJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Sullivan and seconded by commissioner Eckman to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center human rights and resources commission adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Chairperson • 11-14-90 4 1*