060622 HRC MinutesCITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428
Human Rights Commission June 6, 2022
Regular Meeting In Person - City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Chair Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Kendra Curry
Allison Isenberg
Mindy London
Donna Meyer
Trista Rehnke
Zachary Snabes
Absent: Danielle Saima
Jennifer Toavs
City Liaison: Chief Tim Hoyt (absent)
Guests: Kathi Hemken, Mayor
Brad Kallio, Officer Community Services
AGENDA APPROVAL Commissioner Isenberg made a motion to accept the June 6, 2022,
agenda, seconded by Commissioner London. All voted in favor.
MINUTES APPROVAL Commissioner London made a motion to accept the May 2, 2022,
minutes, seconded by Commissioner Isenberg. All voted in favor.
OPEN FORUM PRIDE
- June is Pride Month.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
AND REPORTS HRC Membership
- Jennifer Toavs has submitted her resignation from the HRC. Her
schedule does not allow her to attend meetings and participate. We
will miss her and her contributions.
- The HRC has three open seats on the commission.
- Brad will let Val know of the open spots.
2022 Sub-Committees
- Expectations
o Sub-committees are expected to meet throughout the month,
outside of the regular HRC meeting. The Lead will report
back at the HRC meeting
- Colors of the World / Dream Big (Donna Meyer – Lead)
o Team hasn’t met yet. No update.
o Brad can help with school contacts.
o Kendra will join this committee since Jen has left.
- Community Conversations (Donna Meyer – Lead)
o Events scheduled for Civic Center Park on June 13 (Mon),
July 12 (Tues) and August 9 (Tues).
o HRC members should be there 5:00 – 9:00 pm. Event will
be 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the pavilion area.
o The police department will attend and provide BBQ.
o Chair Meyer will have flyers for the group.
- Sunnyside Park & Volunteer Coordination (Trista Rehnke – Lead)
o Park clean up #1 – Saturday, May 21st at 10:00 am.
o Scheduled next park clean up dates – Sunday August 14th at
10:00 am, Saturday, October 15th at 10:00 am. (Oct 22nd as
back up date if needed.)
- Marketing (Allison Isenberg – Lead)
o City Council has adopted the Proclamation for Juneteenth.
o Working on the HRC Spotlight of the Quarter questions and
interview format. Possible plaque for city call, ceritifcate for
the recipient.
o Working on t-shirts for the HRC. HRC members would pay
for them individually. Need city logo artwork. If that is not
available, then we will change the format .
o July 8th is the Crime Prevention Golf Tournament
(fundraiser), starts at 12:30 pm. Volunteers needed, connect
with Brad Kallio.
2022 Meeting Dates:
- July mtg, 8/1, 9/6 (Tues), 10/3, 11/7, 12/5
- Pool party at Kendra’s after the park clean up on August 14th.
NEW BUSINESS City Manager Position
- Chief Hoyt is now the Acting City Manager. August 15th will be the
review when the Council and Chief Hoyt will determine if it is working
and should continue or fill the position. If Chief Hoyt fills the position,
then the Chief of Police position will be backfilled.
Commissioner Jeff Lunde
- Chair Meyer met with Commissioner Lunde and Councilman Mike
Isenberg. Commissioner Lunde is working on a variety of community
initiatives They are working to add mental health services to 911
calls. He will connect the HRC with diverse communities and cultural
events.
COMMUNICATION &
INFORMATION SHARING NA
NEXT MEETING The next meeting is Monday, August 1st at 7:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Commissioner Trista Rehnke
Secretary