HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 11-13 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
NOVEMBER 13, 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 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Kuhar, Commissioners Rabine, Misfeldt, and Stoderl. Also present were
C.ouncilmember Gene Lhotka and Recording Secretary Geralyn Barone.
Chairperson Kuhar noted that Commissioner Kieselhorst was ill this evening and was
excused from the meeting.
Chairperson Kuhar read a resignation letter from Commissioner Mayleben and asked
that the City Council recognize the resignation. Chairperson Kuhar recommended
that Commissioner Mayleben remain on the mailing list for agendas and minutes of the
meetings, and also requested that notice be given in the local newspaper for an
opening on the Human Rights Commission.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MAY 8, 1985 AND OCTOBER 9, 1985
There was T -motion by Z!ommiss of ner Staserl and seconded by Commissioner Misfeldt to
approve the minutes of the May 8, 1985 and October 9, 1985 meetings as submitted.
The motion passed unanimously.
YEAR 2000 STUDY
Chairperson Kuhar reviewed the two items from the Year 2000 study relating to the
Human Righs Commission, and asked Councilmember Lhotka what procedures are
necessary for the Commission to report to the City Council. Councilmember Lhotka
explained that Commission recommendations should be presented to the City Council
in writing and the City Council will decide what action should betaken. Members of
the Commission discussed the method for proceeding to carry out the directives of
the Year 2000 study. Commissioner Rabine stated that she will make her report on
single parent households available to the rest of the Commission, and discussion on
this issue can proceed when more information is available.
The Commission concluded that the next step should be to invite speakers from CEAP
and the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council to assist in determining trends
and needs of the community. Commissioner Rabine suggested that the United Way be
used as an additional resource in determining the needs of the area.
Members of the Human Rights Commission accepted the implementation dates for items
#1 and #12 in the Year 2000 study, and recommended that this be passed on to the City
Council.
LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Chairperson Kuhar pointed out that in the past, the Brooklyn Center Human Rights
Commission has elected not to become a member of the Minnesota Human Rights
Commission.
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There was a motion by Commissioner Rabine and seconded by Commissioner Stoderl to
defer membership to the Minnesota Human Rights Commission. The motion passed
unanimously.
-NO-FAULT GRIEVANCE PROCESSING
Chairperson Kuhar stated that the Brooklyn Center Human Rights Commission had
discussed the No-Fault Grievance Processing several years ago. The Commission had
decided not to become involved in the process because of some legal questions and
because the Commission was busy with other projects at that time.
There was a motion by Commissioner Misfeldt and seconded by Commissioner Stoderl to
defer participation in the No-Fault Grievance Processing. The motion passed
unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Stoderl and seconded by Commissioner Misfeldt to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Human
Rights Commission adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Chairperson
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