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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016/04/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - Human Rights Commission - RegularCity of St. Louis Park Human Rights Commission Minutes – April 19, 2016 Westwood Room, City Hall I. Call to Order Vice Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. A. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Bob Griggs, DJ Hamm, Brian Johnson, and Rhoda Quick Staff: Breanna Freedman Guest: Adele Hansen B. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Vice Chair Johnson. The Agenda was then seconded by Commissioner Hamm, to approve the agenda, as presented. The motion passed 4-0. C. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Vice Chair Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Hamm, to approve the minutes of March 15, 2016, as presented. The motion passed 4-0. II. Coffee and Cultural Chat Commissioner Hamm suggested reaching out to the Multicultural Advisory Committee to help with outreach Vice Chair Johnson suggested reaching out to Council for their involvement. Commissioner Arnold agreed to reach out to the Mayor Vice Chair Johnson recommended having others, i.e. elected officials, assist with leading the discussion, as long as there is structure similar as the previous Coffee and Cultural Chat The Commission then discussed the elected officials that would be invited, and decided who would be responsible for contacting each Commissioner Hamm suggested rebranding of the poster for the event. The Commission decided it was late to completely change the branding of the posters, but to rather change some of the language on the sign Vice Chair Johnson suggested the name of the event be more direct The Commission decided to change the title of the event to “A Forum on Race: The Changing Face of St. Louis Park” The Commission discussed having SOAR (Students Organizing Against Racism) more in from of the discussion Commissioner Hamm stated that he would check to see if an equity coach or someone from the school would be able to participate as a facilitator The Commission decided it would be best if, no matter how many people were in attendance, would remain in one large group for the discussion Vice Chair Johnson stated we should keep the structure easily adaptable III. Children First Ice Cream Social Staff Liaison Freedman share that the Children First Ice Cream Social is being held Sunday, May 15 from 2-5 at Wolfe Park. All Commissioners were invited to attend at the table Commissioners were given the opportunity to sign up for a shift to be at the table IV. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Breanna Freedman Staff Liaison