05-02-2017
Richfield Human Rights Commission
Monthly Meeting Minutes
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May 2, 2017
Members present: Jeff Wright, Carrie Chillman, Swopnil Shrestha, Mark Westergaard,
Logan Schultz, Sarah Musgrave, Chara Blanch, Will Rukel,
Ben Sunderlin, Debbie Eng
Mike Koob – Public Safety Liaison
1. Meeting called to order by Vice-Chair Jeff Wright at 6:30pm.
2. Agenda approved, motion Westergaard, second Chillman.
3. April minutes approved, motion Westergaard, second Rukel.
4. No open public comment.
5. Reports:
a. In Sara’s absence, Jeff gave the Chair’s report:
Sara will be working on the HRC Annual Report for the City Council in June,
encouraged members to send any input they would like included; she will review the
report with the HRC before it’s brought to the Council.
b. Secretary’s report: none.
c. Vice-Chair report: Jeff re-capped the read-in on 4/25, thought it went well, those
that attended agreed.
d. Liaison Reports:
-Public Safety Liaison: none.
-City Council Liaison: not in attendance.
-School Board Liaison: not in attendance.
6. Committee Reports:
a. CEDAW update; approved by City Council on 4/11/17, Mark highlighted the work of
Grace (last name unknown) who brought this matter to the attention of the
Commission in the first place.
b. Islam 101 event; note the correct date of 5/10/17, everything is finalized for this,
Ben will flyer to group for distribution.
c. Community Engagement; Sara is waiting to hear back from Maria for a visit to
Richfield Towers.
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d. 4 of July; registration is complete, Ben/Will/Deb all may have lead on a car to use,
Carrie will contact Rainbow for candy and local ACLU for pamphlets to distribute,
Deb suggested fundraising for other needs for the parade, Chara stated the Social
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Justice Group may be interested in partnering with the Commission for the 4 and
National Night Out, meeting to discuss further will be 5/6 at 2:00pm at Lakewinds,
Jeff encouraged all to attend.
e. Black Lives Matter resolution; a possible meeting on 5/7 to discuss further.
7. Unfinished Business:
a. Jacobsen Award; discussion of candidates in context of criteria agreed upon last
year, voting and selection of winner: Fraser
b. Housing Development/Preserving affordable housing in Richfield; will table until
next meeting.
c. Planned Parenthood; Jeff will contact staff to inquire as to their need for action and
report back next mtg.
8. New Business/Announcements/Open Forum:
a. Unity in the Community; event will be on 5/25, suggestion that it be put on the
agenda in advance to participate next year.
b. Night to Unit; tabled until next meeting.
c. Sara is working to secure a Community Engagement speaker for the June mtg. Jeff
will contact her to see if he can help.
d. Google Docs Training; tabled until further notice.
9. Next meeting will be 6/6/17.
10. Adjournment at 8:00pm.
Minutes submitted by
Carrie Chillman
Secretary