04-13-2010
RICHFIELD HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Meeting of April 13, 2010
7:00 p.m. – Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
Anyone not on the agenda who wants to address the Commission must inform the
Chair at this time. Please provide full name and address.
2. Purpose of the Commission:
Richfield City Code Section 305.01, Subd. 3.
The purpose of the Commission is to secure for all citizens equal opportunity in employment, housing, public
accommodations, public services and education and full participation in the affairs of the community and to take
appropriate action consistent with the Minnesota Human Rights Act. The Commission shall also advise the City
Council on long range programs to improve human relations in the City.
(Richfield City Code, as of June 5, 2001)
3. Approval of Minutes – Last meeting was 3/2/2010
4. Richfield Demographic Information
5. Domestic Partner Ordinance(s):
a. Review Minneapolis, Edina and Saint Paul Ordinances
b. Discussion
Note: Phil Duran (Out Front MN) and Philip Lowe (Richfield Resident) scheduled to
speak at next meeting 5/4/2010
6. Research Reports:
a. W hat human service resources are available in Richfield?
b. What barriers make it difficult for people in need to discover these resources?
Anthony Bradford: Mental Health Services & Substance Abuse
Joan Kraft: Affordable & Accessible Transportation
Michael Sharkey: Legal Resources for Immigrants
Molly Darsow: Domestic Abuse
7. Gene & Mary Jacobsen Outstanding Citizen Award Nominations
8. Adjournment
Next Meeting: May 4, 2010