07-11-2017
Richfield Human Rights Commission
Monthly Meeting Minutes
July 11, 2017
Members Present: Sara Gumke, Jeff Wright, Carrie Chillman, Swopnil Shrestha, Chara Blanch
Sarah Musgrave, Mark Westergaard, Logan Schultz, Will Ruckel
Chief Jay Henthorne - Public Safety Liaison
1. Meeting called to order by Vice Chair Jeff Wright at 6:31PM.
2. It was noted that the agenda had the date of the next meeting was incorrect, motion by Westergaard to
amend to the correct date of 8/8/17 Motion Westergaard/Second Branch; all voted in favor of the
amended agenda.
3. June minutes have not been completed, Chara will have these for the next meeting.
4. Open Public Comment.
None.
5. Reports
a. Chair’s Report
- No report.
b. Secretary’s Report
- Brief discussion of secretary sending additional emails in the month to notify members of
changes of meeting times or additional community events that may pertain to the HRC.
Permission was asked of Chair and Commission members for secretary to submit receipts to
Mike Koob for reimbursement for parade candy; all in attendance agreed that would be ok.
c. Vice Chair’s Report
- Brief synopsis of meeting that was held earlier in the evening for the city planning
commission work session.
d. Liaison Reports
- City Liaison: No report.
- School Board: Not in attendance.
- City Council: Not in attendance.
- HRC liaison to Transportation Commission: From the June meeting, the Transportation
Commission will be voting in July to approve the 69th St. bike/pedestrian path.
- HRC liaison to Comm. Svs. Commission: member was unable to attend mtg.
- HRC liaison to Comp. Plan Advisory Comm: Brief discussion on how transportation is an
increasing part of the Comp. Plan Comm.
6. Committee Reports
a. Event recap of 4th of July parade, those who saw it thought it generally went well and the
commission placement behind the city council was nice; Sara thanked Mia from the Arts
Commission for her support in the coordination of the other commissions. Sara expressed
disappointment that there was no representation from Fraser despite several attempts by Mark.
b. Lengthy discussion of BLM resolution which included much input from Chief Henthorne;
suggested guest speaker from Police Multicultural Advisory Committee, subject will be tabled
until further discussion in subcommittee.
c. Sara G will contact Maria Regan Gonzalez as for further direction on connecting with her for our
Community Engagement subcommittee.
7. Unfinished Business
a. Housing Development/Preserving affordable housing issue will be tabled for now.
b. Night to Unite, will be on August 1st, Sara G will be contacting commission members to see who
will be attending their neighborhood events and connect them with “swag” to give out.
c. No info at this time from Sara regarding Community Engagement speaker for Sept. meeting.
d. Logan added some updated info regarding Planned Parenthood resolution, further discussion at
later meeting.
8. New Business/Open Forum
a. Sara G will confirm date and email commissioners regarding subcommittee for PennFest.
b. Discussion of other local Commissions: Mark researched comprehensive list of neighboring
commissions and their activities, brief discussion of things that our commission can do to
connect with the community.
c. “Community Conversations” at Augsburg Park Library have been put on hold for now.
9. Next meeting: Tuesday, August 8th at 6:30pm.
10. Motion for Adjournment. Motion Blanch/Second Schultz. Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.
Minutes Submitted by:
Carrie Chillman
Secretary