Minutes 11.6.25Richfield Human Rights Commission: November 6, 2025
Meeting Minutes Approved
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Members Present: Chris A, Tiffany B, Tim G, Callmie D, Mike Z, Mady V, Karole K, Tyler O, Valerie H-B,
Dana S
Youth Members: Juwon
City Representatives: Joe Griffin - Public Safety, Brittany Bartlett – Equity Coordinator, Ken Liss- School
Board
Call to Order & Attendance at 6:32 by Tyler
Approval of Agenda Motion: 1st /2nd Karole/Tim; passed with no modifications
Approval of Minutes Motion: 1st /2nd Tyler/Tiffany; passed with no modifications
Open Public Comment: Anyone who is not on the agenda who would like to address the Commission on items not on the agenda.
N/A – no public attendees
Reports
Chair’s report Officer elections are coming up
Vice Chair’s report None
Secretary's report None
School Board New school board members; Richfield High School Pow-wow Friday
11/14, 5-8pm
City Council/Liaisons Welcome Juwon, new student commissioner
Public Safety Liaison report none
New Business
a. 2025 Work Plan Review
1. Proclamations Approval & Calendar
Review
Human Rights Day
b. Final Legal Aid Clinic Planning
A.
1. Motion to approve with modification to last Whereas
statement 1st/2nd: Tyler/Tim. Motion passed. Presentation will take
place at 12/9 city council meeting
B. Flyers are available for promotion; event will take place Friday
11/14; 4 attorneys are confirmed. Interpreter will be available.
Old Business
a. Gene and Mary Jacobson Award
Discussion
b. Speaker ideas.
A. Nomination window will be open March 1- April 30. Reach
out to nominators for previous years who did not win, remind
of option to nominate again.
B. Educational event about immigration? More information
requested.
Announcements/Open Forum: Potential update to school board liaison role with Callmie’s election
to the board (replacing Ken as HRC liaison?)
Community food drive starts Friday 11/7
Next meeting: Tuesday 12/2/2025
Motion for adjournment: 1st /2nd Karole/Tiffany; Motion passed
Meeting adjourned at 7:16 pm
Submitted by Valerie Hurst-Baker