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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 12-11 HRRMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION DECEMBER 11, 1985 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Human Rights Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairperson Kuhar at 7:38 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson Kuhar, Commissioners Rabine, Misfeldt, Stoderl, and Kieselhorst. Also present were newly-appointed Commissioner Louis Sullivan and Recording Secretary Geralyn Barone. Councilmember Lhotka was not able to attend the meeting due to illness. PRESENTATION BY MARY CAYAN, NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL Chairperson Kuhar introduced Ms. Mary Cayan, Executive Director of the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. Ms. Cayan proceeded to review the services provided by the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council and summarized several items of interest to the commission. She presented some recommendations on developing guidelines for review of human services in the Brooklyn Center area. These items included analysis of what is already available to Brooklyn Center residents in the human services field; determining future service needs by reviewing demographics; surveying residents and developing an information referral link; preparation of a value statement or assumption statement regarding what the City is committed to doing; and reviewing the new Community Action for Suburban Hennepin County agency which has the low-income population as its target group. Chairperson Kuhar requested additional information on what the Bloomington Human Services Department provides, and the Recording Secretary stated she would prepare information regarding this. INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSIONER Chairperson Kuhar introduced Mr. Louis Sullivan as the newest member of the Brooklyn Center Human Rights Commission. Commissioner Sullivan provided a brief background of himself and the other Commissioners introduced themselves with a brief history of their involvement with the Human Rights Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 13, 1985 There was a motion by Commissioner Misfeldt and seconded by Commissioner Rabine to approve the minutes of the November 13, 1985 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATION BY ED EIDE, CEAP Chairperson Kuhar introduced Mr. Ed Eide, Executive Director of the Community Emergency Assistance Program(CEAP). Mr. Eide provided an overview of CEAP and its current structure. Some areas in which CEAP has been receiving more requests for services include the area of single parents and single unattached adults. He noted that transportation is a serious problem, and housing for the elderly is also of concern. Mr. Eide noted that presently CEAP is spending a great deal of time and money to assist clients in maintaining their homes. Mr. Eide expects to see future 10 services in the areas of intensive in-home services for the elderly, congregate 12-11-85 -1- dining,~transportation, and most of the emergency services as already provided by CEAP. He-noted that the insurance situation will dictate which services will be available and predicted that the political arena will change with regard to tax reform. The Commissioners discussed with Mr. Eide the various areas of need expected in the future. DISCUSSION OF 1986 REAPPOINTMENTS Chairperson Kuhar and Commissioner Rabine each agreed to reappointment for three- year terms. Chairperson Kuhar noted that three additional members are needed and the Brooklyn Center Post should include some advertising of the Commission openings. 1986 MEETING SCHEDULE The Commission agreed to meet on January 15, 1986 at 7:30 p.m., and to meet thereafter on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Chairperson Kuhar noted that she would attempt to contact former Commissioner George Mayleben regarding attendance at the January meeting for presentation of a plaque to him for his service. YEAR 2000 REPORT Chairperson Kuhar recommended that the Commission form into two subcommittees for the purpose of working on the items related to the Year 2000 Report. The following subcommittees were formed: Single Parent Families - Commissioners Rabine, Kieselhorst, and Misfeldt 0 Establishing Guidelines - Chairperson Kuhar, Commissioners Stoderl and Sullivan The Commission decided to meet in the two subcommittee groups at the January 15, 1986 meeting for the first hour of the meeting and then to meet as a full committee during the second hour of that meeting. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Sullivan and seconded by Commissioner Misfeldt to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Human Rights Commission adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Chairperson • 12-11-85 -2-