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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 11-18 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 NOVEMBER 18, 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 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson Stoderl, Commissioners Carmody, Eoloff, Windsor, Eckman, and Achtelik. Also present was Recording Secretary Geralyn Barone. Commissioner Brown was excused from this evening's meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 14, 1992 There was a motion by Commissioner Carmody and seconded by Commissioner Achtelik to approve the minutes of the October 14, 1992, meeting as submitted. The motion passed. AGENDA ITEMS Chairperson Stoderl said the agenda items on transit and the no- fault grievance process will be discussed at the December commission meeting. UPDATE ON MINNESOTA LEAGUE OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS (MLHRCI ACTIVITIES Commissioner Eoloff said she attended a MLHRC board meeting in St. Cloud on October 24. The board talked about the legislative agenda, which she will bring to a future commission meeting. She noted approximately 4,500 churches will be asked to have their members make a pledge against bigotry and hatred. She said the MLHRC is pushing area cities to form human rights commissions. Commissioner Eoloff noted with regard to the no-fault grievance process, the MLHRC is considering providing training if the Minnesota Human Rights Department (HRD) does not have the resources to do so. She added the next meeting of the MLHRC is scheduled for November 21 in Roseville. WORK SHARE AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS Commissioner Eoloff said she talked to a representative of the Minnesota HRD and was told the State will allow cities to participate in Level I training even if a work share agreement is not in place. The Level I training is tentatively scheduled for January 23, 1993. The Level I training covers the Minnesota Human 11-18-92 Rights Act. 0 UPDATE ON CHILDREN'S ISSUES Commissioner Achtelik reviewed some upcoming seminars and programs in the community relating to children. She reviewed some of her committee activities related to the Early Childhood Family Services and legislative committees of the Success By Six Northwest efforts. There was discussion by the commission of the needs of older youth and possible activities for them, including creating a youth center. HERITAGE FESTIVAL Barone said next year's Heritage Festival is already being planned, and a committee will meet in January to discuss it. Mary Welch of the Brooklyn Center Chamber of Commerce is very interested in having human rights and resources commissioners involved in planning this event. The commissioners agreed to discuss this further at the December commission meeting. CULTURAL DIVERSITY Chairperson Stoderl reviewed the information the commission has been provided from the Government Training Service (GTS). She noted at the last commission meeting Patty Wilder, executive director of the Northwest Hennepin Human services council, presented a slide show reviewing a focus group report conducted in Brooklyn Center and surrounding communities. Chairperson Stoderl said the commission has been asked to provide input into the information drafted by GTS. Councilmember Rosene entered the meeting at this time. He noted he had just come from a meeting sponsored by the North Metro Mayors Association at which State Legislative Representative Marvin Orfield was a speaker. Orfield provided some demographic information and compared it to State spending. The commissioners proceeded to discuss the information provided by GTS and made recommendations on specific items. After working on this for some time, the commissioners agreed to continue work on it at the next meeting. DECEMBER MEETING DATE The next human rights and resources commission meeting is scheduled for December 9, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. PLANNING FOR FEBRUARY JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND ADVISORY COMMISSIONS Commissioners asked that this item be delayed for discussion at the December meeting. Barone was asked to see if either Constitution Hall or a room at the Earle Brown Heritage Center is available, possibly on February 10, 1993, for a joint meeting of the city council and its advisory commissions. 11-18-92 2 OTHER BUSINESS The commissioners agreed that future agenda items would include discussing goals, direction, and a budget for the commission, and a possible crisis plan for the City for events that might impact human rights in the community. Commissioner Eoloff volunteered to write a letter responding to correspondence from the Coon Rapids human rights commission. Commissioner Carmody left the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Councilmember Rosene noted with the bleginning of a new council year, the commission may think about who it wants as a city council liaison to the commission. The consensus of the commission is to keep Councilmember osene on as a liaison in order to maintain stability with the commission. Commissioner Eoloff suggested that at a future meeting the commissioners discuss a plan of a6tion on how to address occasional phone calls on human rights issues each of the members may receive. It may be a good idea o maintain a list of key people and phone numbers for commissioners to call or refer people. At the December meeting, Barone will present the names of the commissioners who are up for reappointment. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by commissioner Achtelik and seconded by commissioner Eoloff to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center human rights ind resources commission adjourned at 9:19 p.m. Chairperson • 11-18-92 3