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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025/05/27 - ADMIN - Minutes - Human Rights Commission - Regular Human rights commission meeting May 27, 2025 6:00pm If you need special accommodations or have questions about the meeting, please call (Pat Coleman 952-924-2518) or the administration department at 952.924.2525. Meeting minutes Human rights commission Members present: Andrea Alvarez, Abby Bauer, Lee Conlife, Jackie Kay, Daniel Bashore, Otoha Masaki, Isabel Anderson, Members absent: Catherine Lawler Turnbull, Celia Anderson, Staff present: Pat Coleman, community engagement coordinator Guests: 1. Call to order – roll call – 6:05pm 2. Approval of agenda A motion was made by Commissioner Alvarez, seconded by Commissioner Bashore, to approve the agenda of the May 27, 2025 meeting. Motion carried 3. Approval of minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Alvarez, seconded by Commissioner Conlife, to approve the meeting minutes of the April 17, 2025 meeting. Motion carried 4. Old business 5. New business 6. Kudos Commissioner Kay and Conlife gave kudos to commissioner Bashore for all the work he has done for their subcommittee. Mr. Coleman commended Commissioner Kay for her efforts in developing a mock- up of a potential future community resource list. He acknowledged the significant progress made by the commissioners and shared that his next steps involve collaborating with both REI and the communications staff to advance the resource list. He plans to provide another update at the June meeting. 7. Work group/subcommittee updates a. Work group updates Commissioner Anderson provided an update on the resource list being compiled by the HRC. It was noted that potential federal budget cuts may impact many human services programs, highlighting the importance of further research. Anderson also emphasized the potential impact on the HIV community and suggested adding HIV-related resources to the list. Human rights commission meeting Catherine Lawler Commissioner Alvarez shared that during her recent reappointment interview, council members expressed interest in the HRC serving as a key resource hub for the community—helping residents access vital information and services. Commissioner Isabel added that the compiled resources could be especially useful for high school and middle school students, particularly in the areas of prevention and care education. Commissioner Bashore updated the group on upcoming tabling opportunities, identifying several city-hosted events where the HRC could participate once they finalize necessary materials. Mr. Coleman reminded the commission that, despite limited supplies, they can still sign up for events to support Vision 4.0 over the summer. Commissioner Alvarez also reported on the Walk in the Park event, which the HRC will co-host with Friends of the Arts. The commission began brainstorming theme ideas in alignment with Vision 4.0. Additionally, Alvarez announced that the Banned Book Brunch, part of the Literacy Festival, is scheduled for August 16 at Punch Bowl Social. 8. Chair and staff updates a. Vision 4.0 Mr. Coleman provided commissioners with an update on the current stage of the city staff’s visioning process. He also encouraged commissioners to participate in upcoming tabling opportunities. b. Current Appointment Process Mr. Coleman reminded staff that appointments for current vacancies would be announced at the city council meeting on June 2, 2025. He also reminded them that, youth board positions are currently open, and staff plan to fill vacancies in the early fall of 2025 9. Other business a. Marcus Paul – Elections Update Elections specialist, Marcus Paul gave a presentation about 2025 candidate filings for city council and school board. The presentation covered topics such as election basics, how to run for office, and the life of a council member. 10. Future agenda planning 11. Adjournment – 7:00 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Human rights commission meeting Catherine Lawler Pat Coleman, liaison Catherine Lawler, chair member