11-26-13 HRC Minutes MINUTES
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Council Conference Room
November 26, 2013
Commissioners present: Andy Snope, Chair
Adam Buttress, Vice-Chair
Jonathan Burris
Brian Cook
Carla Johnson
Payton Perkins
Commissioners absent: Christopher Jordan
Ethan Meirovitz
Debra Reisner
Staff Liaison: Chantell Knauss
Assistant City Manager
The Worksession was convened at 6:41 pm by Chair Snope.
Approval of October 22, 2013 Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Commissioner Cook to approve the minutes.
Motion carried 6-0.
Review of HRC Conversations "MN Nice?"
There was a total of 23 attendees, including Council Members and HRC Commissioners, but
not including the panelists or staff. The attendance included two HRC Commissioners from the
City of Crystal. Commissioners and staff heard a lot of positive comments from attendees about
the event.
Chair Snope reported there was a lot of information out on social media sites to advertise this
event, in addition to the City website, reader board, and the article in the SunPost.
Commissioner Cook suggested that speakers/panelists for future events be asked to steer away
from political advocacy of any particular issue, unless the HRC takes a position on proposed
legislation.
2014 Work Plan Discussion
In addition to the discussion at the Worksession, a suggestion was made to have outside
presenters at HRC regular meetings, possibly from the State or other city HRCs, to be informed
of what activities other organizations in regard to human rights.
It was the consensus of the Commission to finalize the 2014 Work Plan and see if it can be
placed on the January 14, 2014 Council/Manager Meeting, along with the 2013 Annual Report.
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Human Riphts Campaiqn 2013 Municipal Equalitv Index Report
The Report is an evaluation of large cities throughout the U.S., on their laws and policies and an
examination of how inclusive city services are of LGBT people. Three cities in Minnesota were
evaluated: Minneapolis, St. Paul and Rochester. Out of a 100 point scale, Minneapolis scored
100, St. Paul 96 and Rochester 66. The full Report can be viewed at
http://www.hrc.orq/files/assets/resources/MEI 2013 report.pdf.
December 17, 2013 Meetinq Date
There was discussion as to the December 17 meeting time. Originally, the meeting was
scheduled to start at 6:30pm; however the City Council meeting also starts at that time.
Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Commissioner Buttress to have the
December 17, 2013 HRC meeting from 5:30-6:30pm. Motion carried 6-0.
Adiourn
Motion by Commissioner Cook, second by Commissioner Burris to adjourn the meeting
at 7:12 pm. Motion carried 6-0.
Follow-up Items:
• Commissioners need to bring their ideas for their suggested 2014 annua em (s) and
for events related to that theme for the December 17, 2 3 meeting.
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An y Snope, C ir
ATTEST:
Chantell Knauss, Staff Liaison
Approved by HRC: December 17, 2013
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