120423 HRC MinutesCITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428
Human Rights Commission December 4, 2023
Regular Meeting City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Chair Donna Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Kendra Curry
Kaamil Hassan
Maria Leon
Matthew London
Mindy London
Donna Meyer
Trista Rehnke
Diane Ruiz
Absent: Allison Isenberg
City Liaison: Chief Tim Hoyt (absent)
Brad Kallio, New Hope Crime Prevention Officer
Guests: Kathi Hemken, Mayor
AGENDA APPROVAL Commissioner Ruiz made a motion to accept the December 4, 2023,
agenda, seconded by Commissioner Matthew London. All voted in favor.
MINUTES APPROVAL Commissioner Mindy London made a motion to accept the November 6,
2023, minutes, seconded by Commissioner Matthew London. All voted in
favor.
OPEN FORUM Recognition at Council Meeting
- Officer Kallio noted that the city wanted to recognize out going
Commissioners at an upcoming City Council meeting. Potential date
is January 22, 2024.
Election Judges Needed
- Chair Meyer noted that Election Judges are needed. March 5th is the
next primary election. Half day or full day spots are available.
Reach out to Val Leone at city hall if interested. Training is provided.
Donut Make You Wonder
- Commissioner Leon indicated that Broadway Village would like to
host a Donut You Make You Wonder session. Mayor Hemken
indicated that Aaron Thelen is the person to connect with on this.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
AND REPORTS HRC Membership
- Commission will have three openings in 2024. Up to two positions
can be filled by student members.
o Commissioner Donna Meyer and Trista Rehnke will be done
in December 2023 and not renewing their appointments.
- Community members are always welcome to attend meetings.
- Please let the city know if guests will be attending a meeting.
2023 Subcommittee Updates
- Community Conversations – Lead Donna Meyer
- No update this month.
- Chair Meyer will compile the notes and findings from the
conversations.
- Sunnyside Park Sponsorship – Lead Trista Rehnke
- Sponsorship requires cleaning the park 3 times per year.
- 2023 cleanings – May 20th, August 19th, October 22nd
- If this isn’t a 2024 focus for the HRC, someone will need to
communicate with the city and terminate the park
sponsorship.
- Outreach – Lead Matthew London
- Confirmed with Beth that she will push out the community
award information.
- Colors of the World – Lead Mindy London
- Trunk or Treat event was a success despite the rain. .
- Hispanic Heritage Celebration – Lead Diane Ruiz
- Tentative date 7/20/2024, Northwood Park
HRC Officer Positions
- Officer elections were held.
- Chair – Kendra Curry
- CoChair – Diane Ruiz
- Secretary – Allison Isenberg
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
- 2024: 1/8, 1/29 (Feb mtg), 3/4, 4/1, 5/6, 6/3, no July meeting, 8/5, 9/2
(Labor Day – meeting needs to move), 10/7, 11/4, 12/2
- Note meeting date changes for January (due to New Year’s) and
February.
NEW BUSINESS None
COMMUNICATION &
INFORMATION SHARING Holiday Dinner
- December 16th at 5:30 pm at Emerald Pointe. The Grinch will be in
attendance!
Santa Parade
- December 9th at 5:00 pm, will cover Robbinsdale, Crystal and New
Hope.
- Map of the route on the city website.
Blue Santa
- HRC will plan to help prepare on Tuesday, December 19th at 6:00
pm. If help isn’t needed, HRC will be notified.
- Event is December 20th.
NEXT MEETING The next meeting is Monday, January 8th at 7:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Hassan made a motion to adjourn the meeting; seconded
by Commissioner Mindy London. All voted in favor. The meeting was
adjourned at 7:40 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary Trista Rehnke