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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 10-15 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 OCTOBER 15, 1975 CITY HALL Call to Order The Brooklyn Center Human Rights Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairman Davis at 7;35 p. m. Roll Call Chairman Davis, Commissioners Tolve, Sugimura, Blomberg, and Campion. Also present was AdministraL'v,e Assistant Ron Warren. Chairman Davis noted that Commissioners Martinsen and Miller were both out of town and were excused from this evening's meeting, and that Councilman Jensen would be absent because of his required attendance at a Suburban Rate Authority meeting. The Secretary noted that Commissioner Weyrauch had notified him that he woul,3 be late for this evening's meeting. Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Sugimura and seconded by 9-10-75 Commi--inner Blomberg to approve the minutes of the September 10, 1975 meeting. The motion passed unaaA, mously. Correspondence Chairman Davis introduced the first item of busines- the agenda, a review of correspondence received si c- the last Commission meeting, He reported that he hat received notice that the Northwest Human Services Council was holding discussions regarding the northwest area being designated as a health care service area and that they were soliciting opinions on this subject. The Chairman noted that the Central Labor Union was holding its annual Human Rights Conference at the Normandy Hotel on Saturday, November 8, 1975, and that Commission members were invited. Report on League Commissioner Sugimura reported that she had attended of Minnesota the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission's Human Rights October 7, 1975 meeting. She further reported that only Commission four Human Rights Commissions were represented and that the major thrust of the meeting was that it would be bene- ficial to the local commissions to work more closely with one another in attempting to solve common problems. Commissioner Sugimura noted that membership dues for the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions is based on a community's population, and is assessed at a rate of $3 per 1 , 000 population, with the dues primarily entitling the member communities to research material. Chairman Davis recognized Commissioners Campion and Accessibility Blomberg who reported that they had contacted General Booklet Status Mills regarding the final details of printing the accessibility Report booklet. Commissioner Campion stated that the arrange- ments for printing had been made, but before the Commission could proceed decisions had to be made regarding a title for the booklet, a choice of style and color for the booklet cover and the type of map to be used in the booklet. A lengthy discussion ensued relative to these points. Upon conclusion of the discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission that the title of the booklet should be "A Guide for the Handicapped" , that the booklet cover be green in color and contain the title, the international wheelchair symbol and the words "City of Brooklyn Center" along the side of the cover. It was further the consensus of the Commission that a map containing the major thoroughfares of the City along with the designated numbers of participating establishments be included in the center of the booklet. Chairman Davis stated that the booklet would be finalized, printed and ready for distribution at the November 18, 1975 Commission meeting. Motion by Commissioner Tolve and seconded by Commissioner Ad;l,ournment Sugimura to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed u ani.- mously . The Brooklyn Center Human Rights Commission adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Chairman 0 10-15-75 -2-