HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 09-26 HRRMMinutes of the Proceedings of the
Human Rights Commission of the City
is of Brooklyn Center in the County of
Hennepin and the State of Minnesota
REGULAR SESSION
SEPTEMBER 26, 1974
CITY HALL
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Call to Order The Brooklyn Center Human Rights Commission
met in regular session and was called to order
by Chairman Davis at 7:40 p.m.
Roll Call Chairman Davis, Commissioners Tolve, Mer® and
Sugimura. Also present were Councilman Robert
Jensen and Administrative Assistant Daniel
Hartman.
Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Sugimura and seconded
5-23-74 by Commissioner Tolve to approve the minutes
of the May 23, 1974 meeting as submitted. The
motion passed unanimously.
Handicapped Booklet Commissioner Tolve reported on the development
for Brooklyn Center of a handicapped booklet for Brooklyn Center.
She stated that she would like to see the Com-
munity Education Council of School District
No. 286 help in the development of the booklet
by gathering the data. Commissioner Sugimura
distributed information she had received on the
handicapped. She commented that the United
Handicapped Federation is in the process of
surveying public buildings within the metropo-
litan area for handicapped accessibility.
Commissioner Weyrauch arrived at 7:50 P.M.
Chairman Davis next presented information on
social services available in the metropolitan
area. Commissioner Sugimura commented that
Crystal and New Hope have developed a social
services booklet.
Commissioner Tolve continued he
menting that it is important to
needs of the handicapped before
can be taken by the Commission.
that transportation seems to be
need of the handicapped.
r report by com-
understand the
positive action
She stated
the greatest
She then described the Wheels-of-Wonder
Program which provides transportation for the
handicapped in the metropolitan area. She
also presented information on a transportation
for the handicapped conference to be held at
the Sister Kenny Institute.
Commissioner Tolve commented that the Community
Education Council is interested in developing
some type of service for the handicapped in
Brooklyn Center. She stated that the Council
could develop programs in transportation for
the handicapped. She stated that if an organi-
zation would be willing to provide transportation
services for the handicapped, the Commission
could help in the development of the program.
Commissioner Martinsen arrived at 8005 p.m.
A discussion ensued relative to transportation
for the handicapped with Chairman Davis requesting
that Commissioner Tolve pursue the topic with the
Community Education Council.
Commissioner Sugimura suggested that a speaker
from the United Handicapped Federation come before
the Commission to discuss their accessibility
survey.
Chairman Davis commented that the Human Rights
Commission could develop the handicapped booklet
with organizations helping in the data gathering.
He commented that a booklet on social services is
not needed at this time since there are many such
booklets available in the metropolitan area.
Councilman Jensen stated that it would be
important for the Human Rights Commission to
speak to the other commissions on regulations
for the handicapped. He commented that, the Planning
Commission could be informed of requirements for
the handicapped in site and building plan approval.
The next topic discussed was the "I'm OK"
Program. Chairman Davis commented that he had
read of such a program available to senior
citizens. He stated that he would look into
tAe program and see if he could obtain the signs
for senior citizens in Brooklyn Center.
The Commission recessed at 8047 p.m. and
resumed at 9015 p.m.
I'm ®K Program
Recess
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President°s Roundtable Commissioner Martinsen reported on the
President°s Roundtable commenting that the
Chairman for 1974®75 was Mr. Peter Jacobson,
S' President of the Jaycees.
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Correspondence Chairman Davis next read correspondence he had
received for the Human Rights Commission. He
stated that the State League of Human Rights
Commissions has requested funds for their
operation.
other Business Commissioner Weyrauch reported on City Council
meetings that he had attended over the summer.
He also commented that he attended the September
meeting of the Housing Commission and reported
on their speakers from Northern States Power
Company who discussed credit policies. He stated
that it was informative and requested the
secretary to provide the Commissioners with
copies of the minutes for the September meeting
of the Housing Commission.
Commissioner Weyrauch next reported that he had
talked with Mrs. Hastings, a former member of
the Human Rights Commission, who commented that
the State is instigating a program which would
eliminate housing for non-working handicapped.
Chairman Davis stated that he would look into
the matter with Mrs. Hastings and report to the
Commission.
Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Sugimura and seconded by
Commissioner Weyrauch to adjourn the meeting.
The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn
Center Human Rights Commission adjourned at
9:35 p.m.
Chairman
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