HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 11-27 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 27, 1974
CITY HALL
Call to Order The Brooklyn Center Human Rights commission
met in regular session and was called to
order by Chairman Davis at 7036 p.m.
Roll Call Chairman Davis, Commissioners Tolve, Sugimura
and Weyrauchm Also present were city Council-
man Robert Jensen, Mr. Erwin Bromberg, Mr.
Stephen Wrbanich, Mr. Jerome Campion and
Administrative Assistant Daniel Hartman.
Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Sugimura and seconded
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of the October 24, 1974 meeting as submitted,
The motion passed unanimously.
Booklet for the The secretary distributed information he had
Handicapped and developed for the booklet on the handicapped
Senior Citizens and senior citizens. He provided a categorical
listing for public buildings in Brooklyn Center,
a copy of the survey amended for the Human
Rights Commission and a copy of the State Law
regulating acce,ssability by the handicapped
in public buildings.
Commissioner Martinsen arrived at 7g54 p.m.
Commissioner Tolve then discussed the contacts
she has made with community groups for help
with the survey. She commented that the Chamber
of Commerce should be contacted to obtain support
from the businesses in the community.
It was the consensus of the Commission that
once the survey is finalized by the Commission
it should be presented to the City Council
for their approval.
The discussion continued relative to the booklet,
the categorical listing and the proposed survey
format. It was noted that a detailed training
program must be developed before the survey can
be conducted.
Mr. Wrbanich noted that Mr. Bill Hopkins of the
Minnesota Society for Crippled Children and
Adults has an up to to copy of the state
regulations dealing with accessibility in public
buildings. The secretary commented that he would
contact Mr. Hopkins and obtain copies for the
commission.
Chairman Davis next discussed correspondence he Correspondence
has received for the Commission. He stated
that he has received a copy of the 1973 annual
report of the State Human Rights Department.
He also commented on the open house held at
the Outreach Community Center.
He then reported on the "I'm OK°' Program which "I'm OK" Progra~
was presented to the City Council at their
November 4, 1974 meeting. He stated that the
City Council endorsed the program and it has been
made available to the senior citizens in Shingle
Creek Towers.
Chairman Davis also discussed a letter he had Statewide Social
received from Senator John Milton on the develop- Services Program
ment of a statewide social services program
which he is proposing to the state legislature.
The secretary informed the Commission that there 1975 Commission
is a need to discuss and arrive at a consensus Meetings
for a new regular meeting night in 1975. He
stated that the Planning Commission has requested
the use of the fourth Thursday of the month for
their study meetings.
Commissioner Tolve reported that she has dis- "I'm OK" Program
cussed the "I'm OK" Program with Kathy Desteian Continued
who coordinates a senior citizen's club through
the Community Center. She stated that Ms. Desteian
would be interested in the program for the senior 40
citizens.
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Community Education Commissioner Tolve also reported on a job
placement seminar developed by the Community
Education Council in School District No. 286.
She stated that the seminar should be of
interest to individuals looking for work.
Shelter Workshop The secretary next discussed the shelter
workshop concept developed by the Human
Services Council. He stated that the Human
Services Council is planning a shelter work-
shop to serve the northwest suburbs.
Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Weyrauch and seconded
by Commissioner Tolve to,.-adjourn the meeting.
The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn
Center Human Rights Commission adjourned at
8®46 p.m.
Chairman
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