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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 01-11 HRRMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF' BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN XID THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 11, 1984 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Human Rights Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairperson Kuhar at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson Kuhar, Commissioners Lemke, Mayleben, Trautwein, Rabine and Kieselhorst. Also present were Councilmember Gene Lhotka, Mayor Dean Nyquist and Administrative Assistant Tom Bublitz. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 12, 1983, November 10, 1983 There was a motion by Commissioner Mayleben and seconded by Commissioner Trautwein to approve the minutes of the October 12, 1983 meeting of the Human Rights Commission as submitted. The motion passed. There was a motion by Commissioner Mayleben and seconded by Commissioner Trautwein to approve the minutes of the November 10, 1983 meeting of the Human Rights Commission as submitted. The motion passed. Chairperson Kuhar welcomed Mrs. Rosemary Kieselhorst as a member of the Human Rights Commission. Mrs. Kieselhorst explained that she was a former member of the Jaycees and is currently a member of the Citizens for Better Government in Brooklyn Center. Chairperson, Kuhar also welcomed Diane Swanson, a guest at this evenings meeting. Ms. Swanson explained that she works at Medtronics in Brooklyn Center and is a member of the Brooklyn Center Chamber of Commerce. COMMISSION PROJECTS FOR 1984 Chairperson Kuhar reviewed the Commission's work on the Domestic Assault Intervention brochure and noted that Brooklyn Center has the only active program of this type in the northwest suburban area. Chairperson Kuhar called upon Commissioner Rabine to review some of the features of the Domestic Assault Intervention Project. Commissioner Rabine noted that there is an ongoing need for Women's support groups in the area, also jail visitors and a need for a support group for batterers. She noted that the project personnel would train all volun- teers and that the work of the project is conducted on a completely volunteer basis. Chairperson Kuhar then suggested that the Commission should discuss the distribution of the Domestic Assault Intervention Project brochure. After discussion the Commission agreed that the best way to distribute the brochure would be through the City Manager's Newsletter. The Commis- sion requested that Administrative Assistant Bublitz. pursue this method of distribution. 1-11-84 -1- Commisioner Mayleben noted that the Commission had, in the past, dis- cussed the possibility of putting together some kind of poster regarding the Domestic Assault Intervention Project. He. suggested that this could possibly be pursued through the schools. Councilmember Lhotka suggested contacting the schools before any efforts are expended on a poster. Chairperson Kuhar suggested looking at the use of High School students to prepare a poster. Mayor Nyquist suggested the possibility of having a poster contest similiar to that which was done for the logo for the Brooklyn Center Mediation Project. Councilmember Lhotka stated that he would contact Superintendent Doug Rossi in the Brooklyn Center School District regarding the possibility of High School art classes doing a poster. NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL TELEPHONE SURVEY Administrative Assistant Bublitz noted that the Northwest Hennepin Human Service Council is planning to conduct a telephone survey in the northwest suburban area to assess peoples opinions on human service needs in the area. He noted that the Council is looking for volunteer assistance in this project and that this might be an appropriate project for the Human Rights Commission to peruse. Commissioner Kieselhorst suggested that perhaps the Jaycees would be willing to assist on the project and that she would be willing to pursue this with them. After discussion of the project by the Commission there was a motion by Commissioner Rabine and seconded by Commissioner Trautwein to assist the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council with their telephone survey project. The motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION OF FUTURE COMMISSION PROJECTS Commissioner Lemke stated that she would like the Commission to address the issue of Child Abuse in a future project. She noted the course being taught by Doctor Tenbensel at the University of Minnesota on educational television. She then reviewed the City of Blaine Police Department's involvement with child abuse and other youth related issues. She noted that Blaine has two liaison officers who do 900 of their work in the schools. She added that the officers are there to address, among other things, assault and neglect problems and the awareness problem in the Community. She suggested that the Commission could invite a speaker on the topic of child abuse at a future Commission meeting. Commission members agreed that the Commission should begin their review of the child abuse issue by becoming informed through speakers invited to Commission meetings. Commissioner Lemke stated that she would try to contact either Doctor Tim Bensel or another speaker in the area of child abuse for the March meeting. REVIEW OF PAST COMMISSION PROJECTS For the benefit of Commissioner Kieselhorst and guest present Chairperson Kuhar reviewed the Commission's past involvement in the issues of Handi- cap Accessibility in the 504 sutdy and also checmical dependency. Councilmember Lhotka invited Commissioner Kieselhorst to bring to the Commission's attention any needs she feels ought to be addressed by the Commission. • 1-11-84 -2- Commissioner Trautwein commented that in review of the Commission's involvement in the Domestic Assault Intervention Project he felt that the Commission should not apologize for proceeding slowly on the project but that he is pleased at where the Commission is at with the culmination of the printing of the brochure. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Mayleben and seconded by Commissioner Trautwein to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously and the Brooklyn Center Human Rights Commission.adjourned at 9:25 p.m. t Chairperson • • 1-11-84 -3-