HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 12-10 HRRMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
0 OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
DECEMBER 10, 1986
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Human Rights Commission met in regular
session and was called to order by Councilmember Lhotka at 7:35
p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Sullivan, Seburg, Eckman, McCumber, Wallerstedt,
and Stoderl. Also present were Councilmember Lhotka and
Recording Secretary Geralyn Barone. Chairperson Kuhar was
excused from this evening's meeting, and Commissioner Slupske was
absent from the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 12,. 1986
Approval of the minutes of the November 12, 1986 meeting was held
over to the next regular meeting of the Brooklyn Center Human
Rights Commission.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSIONER
The Recording Secretary introduced Ms. Shirley McCumber as the
newest member of the Brooklyn Center Human Rights Commission, and
the Commissioners introduced themselves to Ms. McCumber.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT - ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES
The Commission reviewed the draft policy relating to the City
contributing to nonprofit human service programs and/or agencies,
section by section, noting changes made to the previous draft.
Councilmember Lhotka reviewed the role of the Human Rights
Commission under the policy, noting that the City Council would
probably request some assistance from the Human Rights
Commission. Commissioner Wallerstedt noted that the Commission
will conduct needs assessment. Councilmember Lhotka added that
the City Council would use the Commission in an advisory
capacity.
The commission proceeded to review the Evaluation for
Contribution Requests form. Commissioner Stoderl asked for
clarification on item B-1 on the evaluation form, and the
Commission discussed this particular item. Commissioner Sullivan
asked what would happen if someone requested contributions after
the budget process is completed, and Councilmember Lhotka said
most likely the City would not fund that request. The Commission
then proceeded to review the Application for Contributions form.
Councilmember Lhotka asked how the numbers stated in items 6 and
7 would be estimated, and, after some discussion, it was agreed
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to add a statement requesting explanation of the estimation of
the numbers. Commissioner Stoderl asked for some clarification
of item 13, and, after discussion, the statement was deleted and
replaced with a new statement on marketing.
There was a motion by Commissioner Seburg and seconded by
commissioner Sullivan to recommend to the City Council approval
of the policy relating to the City contributing to nonprofit
human service programs and/or agencies, including its attached
forms, as amended this evening. The motion passed unanimously.
The Recording Secretary will notify the Commissioners as to when
this item will be presented to the City Council, which most.
likely will be on January 12, 1987.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT - SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES
Commissioner Stoderl stated that she had no report from this
subcommittee. The Commission decided to schedule a meeting of
the subcommittee on January 14, 1987 at 7:30 p.m., and the
Commission as a whole will not meet until February. Those on the
subcommittee on establishing guidelines will attend the City
Council meeting in January in lieu of the full Commission
meeting. New Commissioner McCumber will serve on the single
parent family subcommittee. There was some discussion on teenage
pregnancy and problems related to this.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Sullivan said he saw former commissioner Evelyn
Misfeldt several weeks ago, and Ms. Misfeldt sent her greetings
to the Commission.
The Recording Secretary stated that if the City Council approves
the policy recommendations regarding establishing guidelines, a
representative from the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
can be scheduled to assist the commission in needs assessment at
the February or March meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Sullivan and seconded by
Commissioner Stoderl to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed.
The Brooklyn Center Human Rights Commission adjourned at 8:30
p.m.
Chairperson
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