HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 01-28 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
JANUARY 28, 1974
CITY HALL
Call to Order The Brooklyn Center Human Rights Commis-
sion met in regular session and was called
to order by Chairman Davis at 8:04 p.m.
Roll Call Chairman Davis, Commissioners Mero, Martinsen,
Tolve and Sugimura. Also present were Coun-
cilman Robert Jensen and Administrative Assis-
tant Daniel Hartman.
Introduction of
New Commissioners
Chairman Davis introduced the new Commis-
sioners and Councilman Jensen.
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Commissioner Mero and seconded
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minutes of the November 12, 1973 meeting
as submitted. The motion passed unani-
mously.
Organizational Matters Chairman Davis reported that he had talked
with Commissioner Kyle and she stated that
her time commitments made it impossible for
her to continue as a Commissioner.
Motion by Commissioner Martinsen and
seconded by Commissioner Mero to recommend
to the Mayor that Commissioner Kyle be
removed from the Commission. The motion
passed unanimously.
The Commission then discussed the size of
the Commission and the possibility of
reducing it. Commissioner Tolve commented
that a smaller group of Commissioners would
work better together.
It was the consensus of the Commission that
the size of the Commission should be reduced
from eleven to nine members.
Scope of the Human A discussion ensued relative to the scope
Rights Commission of the Commission with Chairman Davis
commenting on areas where the Human Rights
Commission could become involved. He
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stated that the Commission should look into
areas dealing with the handicapped, ex-
offenders, affirmative action programs and
the elderly.
Chairman Davis then appointed a committee
made up of Commissioners Tolve, Sugimura
and Martinsen to develop a work program
for 1974.
Motion by Commissioner Sugimura and seconded
by Commissioner Martinsen to encompass in
the resolution creating the Human Rights
Commission the need for growth and develop-
ment to necessitate intensified communica-
tion and protection of just and inequitable
rights among all residents of the community
to promote harmonious relationships among
people of all races, religion, ethnic groups,
social - economic status, ages, gender,
physical, mentpl and emotional statilities
and deverse life style. The motion passed
unanimously. '
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The Commission next directed the staff to
draft a report encompassing changes in the
Human Rights Resolution for the Commission
to review and recommend to the City Council.
Establishing Regular Motion by Commissioner Sugimura and seconded
Meeting Night by Commissioner Tolve to establish the fourth
Thursday of the month as the regular meeting
night for the Human Rights Commission. The
motion passed unanimously.
Winter Human Rights. Chairman Davis reported on the winter Human
Community Education Rights Commission Community Education Pro-
Program gram. He stated that though the Commission
had developed the seminars, the program had
to be cancelled due to lack of interest.
Chairman Davis commented that Community
Education is a new concept in Brooklyn
Center and it will take time to develop
strong public interest in Human Rights
orientated courses.
BC Kaleidoscope `74 A lengthy discussion then ensued relative
to BC Kaleidoscope "74. Chairman Davis
commented that the Human Rights Commission
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should participate in the program and
develop some type of handout that could
be distributed to the citizens to make
them aware of the Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Sugimura and
seconded by Commissioner Mero to have
the Brooklyn Center Human Rights Commis-
sion participate in BC Kaleidoscope 174.
The motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Davis volunteered to be respon-
sible for the Human Rights Commissim
program at BC Kaleidoscope 174.
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Commissioner Attendance Commissioner Mero stated that he would like
at City Council Meetings to have a schedule developed for Commis-
sioners to attend City Council meetings.
Next Meeting Established Chairman Davis established February 28,
1974 at 7:30 p.m. as the next meeting of
the Human Rights Commission.
Liaison to the Community Commissioner Mero commented that he would
Education Council like to have someone else appointed to act
as liaison to the Community Education Coun-
cil in School District No. 286. He stated
that he has served on the Council for the
past year and feels that a new Commissioner
should be appointed.
Commissioner Tolve volunteered to be the
representative from the Human Rights Com-
mission to the Community Education Council.
Chairman Davis thanked Commissioner Mero
for his participation with the Community
Education Council.
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Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Tolve and seconded
by Commissioner Martinsen to adjourn the
meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
The Brooklyn Center Human Rights,Commission
adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
Chairman
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