HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Packet 03-22-1993 SpecialCITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
MONDAY, MARCH 22, 1993
5:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M. - 5:15 P.M. Dinner
5:15 P.M. I. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
5:45 P.M. H. PARK & RECREATION SURVEY
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Laurie Rauenhor46- y Clerk
SUBJECT: HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
DATE: March 15, 1993
Introduction
On November 30, 1992, the City Council conducted a study session on the issue of human
rights. Representatives from the Minneapolis Urban League, West Hennepin Human
Services Planning Board, West Hennepin Anti -Racism Committee, Home Free, League of
Human Rights Commissions, Wayzata High School, and Plymouth residents were present.
At the conclusion of this meeting, staff was directed to research and provide information
regarding local human rights commissions so the Council could decide whether to
reestablish the Plymouth Human Rights Commission.
Background
Human rights commissions are voluntary groups appointed by city councils to advise and
promote matters relating to human rights under the State Human Rights Act 363 and to
work for a society free from prejudice and discrimination. Local Human Rights
Commissions usually provide the following services to the community:
1. Provide educational activities about human rights laws and issues.
2. Serve as an advisory body to the City Council on human rights laws, issues, policies,
and programs.
3. Participate in the State of Minnesota Department of Human Rights No Fault Grievance
Procedure to mediate human rights complaints.
Human Rights Report
March 15, 1993
Page 2
The City of Plymouth previously had a Human Rights Commission that was established
essentially to conduct the No Fault Grievance process. Commission efforts were largely
reactive. An ordinance rescinding the Commission was adopted by the City Council in
1984. It is probable that not many residents realized there had been a Commission in
existence since its primary efforts were not in the areas of publicity or education.
The League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions is a voluntary, nonprofit
organization that is very useful to local human rights commissions. Members are the
various human rights commissions in cities throughout the state. The League uses the
Minnesota Human Rights Law as a guide to keep its work focused on human rights as
opposed to human services such as economic development, treatment for substance abuse,
and other programs which are attended to by others. Goals of the League are to:
1) Encourage and assist the development of new human rights commissions;
2) Promote the use of No Fault Grievance process for resolving human rights disputes on
the local level; 3) Share information on human rights happenings and publications;
4) Develop education materials on human rights and models for local human rights
observances; 5) Help local commissions take advantage of cable TV opportunities; and
6) Conduct workshops and conferences for city officials.
The League dues are population -based (currently $4.25 per 1,000 population). Due to lack
of funding by the State for No Fault Grievance training, the League has taken over this
training. A fee of about $25 per person is currently charged for this training which
includes a half-day session on legal issues and Human Rights Law, and a half-day session
on mediation skills. Once a city has several trained mediators, the State will certify the
city for conducting No Fault Grievance on the local level.
No Fault Grievance is a method whereby local human rights commissioners are trained to
mediate complaints and disputes. The No Fault Grievance Program is designed to be an
alternative dispute resolution program - not an investigatory one. This process provides
the possibility for an early, informal resolution of disputes that may stem from actual or
perceived unfair discriminatory practices. Advantages of the process include prompt
settlement, cost savings, solutions without formal charges of discrimination, and more
privacy than formal charge processes. If the No Fault Grievance process does not resolve
the matter, an individual has the right to file a formal charge of discrimination with the
Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
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Human Rights Report
March 15, 1993
Page 3
Issues
If the Council decides to proceed with establishment of a Human Rights Commission,
several issues to be addressed include commission membership, representation, and terms
of office; responsibilities of the commission; whether or not No Fault Grievance will be
used; staffing; and budget. Included for your review are several examples of ordinances
from other communities that describe the role of their local human rights commissions, as
well as a survey we conducted on issues of membership, major commission activities,
budget, and staff support.
Based on the survey, commission membership ranged from 5 to 15 members. Most cities
appoint members for three year staggered terms by geographic and/or other representation.
Those cities that designate geographic representation do so by ward, precinct, school
district, or neighborhood of the city. Other types of representation include youth member,
senior citizen member, school board member or school district appointee, or City Council
member. In most cases, the youth member and City Council member are non-voting
members of the Commission. Some ordinances generally address representation by
indicating the appointments "must have the widest possible representation of the various
peoples and institutions within the City," or the appointments shall "reflect the ethnic,
cultural, religious, and other diversity of the City, including, but not limited to, the
physically challenged, senior citizens, and youth."
Many human rights ordinances contain a clause for removal of commissioners. For
example, "The Council, by a majority vote, may remove any member of the Human Rights
Commission without cause." The City Council does not need to specifically address this
issue since Plymouth City Code Section 305.09 provides that "A member of any advisory
board or commission... may be removed at any time by the Council."
The communities surveyed indicate that an average of 10 hours of staff time is devoted to
the human rights commission each month. Minimal funds would initially be needed to
establish a Human Rights Commission in Plymouth, e.g. commissioner workshops and No
Fault Grievance training, membership in the League of Minnesota Human Rights
Commission, and staffing. In subsequent years, the Commission could make a request for
funding based on the calendar of events or activities proposed for that year, e.g. brochures,
workshops, community events. The budgets are largely dependent on the activities
undertaken by the Commission.
Twelve of the cities surveyed conduct No Fault Grievance on the local level. The St.
Louis Park Human Rights Commission does not participate in the No Fault Grievance
process, and the commissioners find this somewhat limiting. Brooklyn Center indicated
Human Rights Report
March 15, 1993
Page 4
they are not involved in the No Fault process because it has been difficult getting
commissioners trained.
The powers and duties of the various local human rights commissions are outlined in each
of their ordinances (attached). With the exception of the No Fault Grievance procedure
adopted by most cities, the commissions are advisory to their city councils and do not hold
independent authority.
Next Sten
If the City Council wishes to move forward to establish a Plymouth Human Rights
Commission, the next step is for the City Attorney to draft a proposed ordinance based on
input received at this study session. For consistency with the other Plymouth advisory
commissions, the ordinance should address the following areas: 1) Establishment of the
Commission; 2) Membership; 3) Officers/Meetings; and 4) Powers and Duties. Some
issues that the Council may wish to consider include:
1. Number of members.
2. Terms of office.
3. Geographic or other representation.
4. Non-voting members.
5. Involvement of school districts.
6. Selection of officers.
7. No Fault Grievance - yes or no.
8. Funding and staffing.
9. Powers and duties of the Commission.
10. Membership in the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions.
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RESOI_I. TION CREATING BROOKLYN CF.NTH R HUMAN
RIGHTS AND RESOLRC'ES COMIN4ISSION AND DEFINING ITS
I t1TI£ S._AN_D I:L SPONSIBIL_ITIFS. THE''REFOR
WH RL -'AS, tyle City of Brooklyn Center has experienced a period of
exten.,oNc `j,rt»1th and and it is anticipated that such growth will continue for
an Auld
WIIFRI:AS, such gro,t'th ar!d dcvc1optllent nec<.ssitates intensified
c0;!:11M1'1c:,'irul and protection of just tool e.yuitnhic rights iniong all residents of the
cWIWWO:i to moll i,tc L:tmwilloly, relxlic!t!ships anl(lno people of all races, religion, ethnic
sUltus, ages, !,older, physical, nlcrltal and ernotional disabilities and
divcvm- life' stoics; and
WJIFRI:'.AS, the Lc lsl.mirc of the State of Minnesota has enacted Chapter
aid, M iin:.,wia Stab, flet Against Di, crimination which provides for and permits the
d0'c :!!i(O'certain rc ponsil?ilities tinder the Act to loc;Il human rights commissions; and
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1V, I I IFItI:I tJI1'1 B 1 IT R1."S01_VED by the Cite Council of the City
of } t",ri;l'.;: (`r rttct 111;1! 111C ,uhlic police ()f said (_:its' shall be to fulfill it; responsibility in
In" ;t)i ;;ti citi::cr!:•. e(i(,<d Opj)crrtunil., in 11ouS111", eurploVlrlcrlt, prll)llc accominoda tioils,
and edlrcation, and to wort, consistently to further i.nlprove the human
rel ttitoi!, ,:iil!!,!tc of the City of Brooklyn Ccia.r.
BLI IT IJ;RT IER RES( that there is hereby established within the
City of fitouklvil Center it Human RQ,hts and Resources Conlnussion as follows:
Sulidivisit_in 1. TITLE: "I'hi,s organization shall be known as the Brooklyn
Center Hunlarl Ri!yhts incl Resources Conunissi(ln.
SllbdiVIS1011 2. SCOP 'I'hc' s'rlpe of activity of this COmRIISSIt)n $ha}} COnSiSI
of a(Ivisin, the City Council and other Brooklyn Center advisory commissions
rc arilin ii).ittr.rs relevant to hurnan rights, needs aTl(l services.
Sn)(livisiot! a. P -RPOSFI.- The purpom— of the C(>nlnlission is to promote
unde.lstaildit , and equal opp(>Itunity in employni ni, housing, public
acconunodrntions, public ,crvims and cdmotiou, and full participation in the
affairs of this colluliurrity by a,sisting the Suite Dcpartment of hlunian Fights
in intl?lerucrtin= file 'tilinnrsuta State. Act Against Discriniination and by
adding the City Council on lone range programs to further improve
curnnowity rci;itkmn in tilt City of Rivoklyn Center.
Subdi 6,ol 4. Ut11IFS AND I&SPONSI1311-HIES: In fulfillment of its
purpc,se, the duties and responsrhihtie.s of the Commission shall be to:
i) ; d%,ise the City Council on human relations and civil rights issues
and re.cc,mmend the adoption of such specific policies or actions
as arc: necdc:d to provide for equal opportunity in the community.
2) Ad% ise in the devek,lin',ent Of a (-Iuman Relations Program for
tile. City of Rion ltdyn ('enter to give increased effectiveness and
direction to the "art of all individuals and agencies addressing
themselves to planning. police making and educational programs
in the arca of civil and human rights.
l nlist the co(Teration of organizations, WAWA and other
ads isory bodies in the ci,mmunity in an Active prUgram directed
to pnmlote understanding and equal opportunity and eliminate
discrirninati,_,n and inequities.
4) Advise in the development of a formal and informal educational
pro, ftrall-t to iissist ill the irnplc mentation in the Minnesota State
Act Against Discrindnatiou and provide for the Commission's
a sumlttic,n of leadership in recognizing and resolving civil and
human prohlcni areas in the contnntnity.
5) Adhise. and ,r,sist in t]rc determination of human service needs in
Inc coniinunit';.
Suhcli i::ion ("C.>N11't")SITION: Th Commission shall be composed of a
C1 laic icon ;,rel six (6) nrenri,ers, all of whom shall he appointed and serve
as set forth in subdivision b.
Suhdivi.sic,:i 6. 1v1LATi3IITS METHAD OF SELE(`TION—TERM OF
01=11100 REMOVALVAL:
Ch; iihc_rson: The (hairperson shall be elected by majority vote of the
Hunlan }fights and Rcsources Commission membership. The election shall
be corchtctc d "it the I Itnrtan Rights and Resources Ccnnmission's first regular
lit: e'tll1 <li the calWar veal, ,.n, in the case of a vac:mcy, Withiri hv0 re Kularly
chcduled II:,man Rights ;incl Resource` Commission meetings from the time
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a vacacic) of the chair woos. Thu Cla hTerson may be removed by majority
vote (.)f' the human Rights and Rv,ources Cornniksloll im-nlbership. The
Chairperson shall assure fulfillment of the folln"ing resporiMbilities in
addition to those otherwise described herein:
1. 1'rcaide over meetings of the Commission;
2. Appear or appoint a representative to appear, as necessary,
before City ads isoty commissions and the City Council to present
tht• vicwpoint of the Commission in rnatters relevant to human
rir'lits rnd Aced., ;as it relate" to business under consideration by
said con nnicsions or City Cwiiwii;
3. Review all o1'Iici;ll Tnin11tes of the City Council and other advisory
commissions for the purpose of informing the Human Rights and
Resources cAin mission of matters relevant to human rights and
weds;
4. 1'rilvidc liaison with other governmental and voluntary
tuganizations on nr,.att- s relc;vartt to human rights and needs.
Wice Cl_; hpkq, ,n: A Vi -.-c Chairlierson shall be -Appoilitcd 1111111,Ally by the
h,:irt,e r.c,n frorrl the rnc•nll,c•rs of the (Amimission. The Vice Chairperson
shall perfcu r, such duties as nuty he ;rssigrwd by the: Chairperson and shall
s,llnl the rc<I nsihilitits of the: chair in the ah•cncc (if the Chairlpersoll.
Mennc.rs of the Commission shall he appointed
by the. hiqur "Kill rimknity consent of the ('01,11161. The terms of office shall.
he staggered three-year terms, except that any person ;appointed to fill a
vacanc occurl ing Ilriol to ttlr expiration of the term for which his predecessor
N,ls cl,l,e,inted shill he. apl'<intcd o-ily for the ren -minder of such term. Upon
expir;+tie,rt of his term of office, a me rnh;'r shall continue: to serve until his
successes is ;tppoinwd and shall h,+vr gn,alified. 'ITerrns of office for members
of the Co;Tlnli."sie,n Shall expire on Wernher 31 of respective calendar years.
Irl the evc,11 ;in ,Ippciinjed Commissioner suffers from an extended illness,
di ability, or lather activity presenting proper fulfillment of duties,
re:spe,rlsihilhies, rules and rcgulnkris of tllc Commission, the Cornnlissioner
may he temporarily riepl,aeed during the temporary leave by an interim
Con ill ,appointed by the ?flavor with majority consent of the City
Council.
CMali calic_,n __Nlemhership: Merrlhers of the Commission shall be
r0dems of the City of Brooklyn Centel while serving on the Commission,
shall have he en residents of said City for at least one year prior to their
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appoilltrrient, and shall represent a hrt.iad range of interest in the human rights
anti serviccI's function.
IZqacs.;[it titin Kc luirement: Due rc,prd shall be given by the Mayor and
City Council in appollltiri;; Conllilissiori nlelnbers which will take into
c, llsitler;,;ir,n Lck)L iphic.:l Liistrihuti+ori «Viihi11 the City, as described in
Subdivision 1 1, and ttl( rc pre sentati'.-r naitire of the Con-imission in terms of
aud1'i H I I 1 .;.0 Iall n;a It. nal •a i.uue];uuu..] nu.1Date . uj .n.=t021211
Conflikt_()f Iiltcrest:. No ('onimisshmur shall take part in the: consideration of
any niaucr %whc ,rein Ile- i". the applicant, petitioner, or appellant, our in the
cori,idt-latloll of any application, petition, or appeal wherein his interest might
reasonably bc: expected to affect his impartiality.
Clatl_i;l( tlj r '-111 1' tl, from Off icc—Vac tncics: Cornmissioncrs may resign
Voluntarily ur 11mv be rc Fllc+vccl fl,irll office by the Mayor with consent by
r:l,T)I h v01c Of the City Council. Three ci+n-ecutive une:xcused absences
holo! the' dui\' c;dle.d ('onliili,sion meetings or unexcused absences from a
majorit}' tis, dui) called Conlnlissioll nlcCliiigs within one calendar year shall
constitilte aitiom;ttic resignritictn from office. The City staff liaison shall
inful ill the Mavilr and Cit, Council of such automatic resignations. Vacancies
in t}lc C:onlluis•:ion sh(Al hc fillet] by Rlayoral appointrilc ill with majority
eiiu,cnt of the City Council.
Notices of vacancies shall be posters for 30 day's before any official City
Ccnlrlcil ;wti'm is taken. Vacancies shall be announced in the City's official
rlew,lrap,c r ;md, notice, of v;tc mese,, simll he sent to all members of standing
atfvisorN cominis,li w,. Applicatimis for Human RTlits and Resources
Com!, "Wll Iilcnll-,elshiP liltlst Ile oht;lini_'d in the City Clerk's Office and intlst
be suhrnittec? in v Titin t tis file City i_'Ic ri: «ho shall foiward copies of the
appliratit:rls to the \-layor ;And City Cillllit'il. The 'Mayor shall present at a
i<'nul:ir (:,'its• C.'uunc•il nlccliit tllc- 11w1ii.i<_c for Human Rights and Resources
C'olllnlis, iI,Wl ;,ppoiutlncril who Ila, ,tlhrnlncd the required application form.
By Un:lniinotls vlitc, 111c. City ('ouucil ni;t, approve an appointment at the City
C.'ouncii rI*WCtirtt• It vA hich the nominee w,t, presente.d or, by majority vote, the
City COunc'11 nuly approve an appointment at a regular City Council meeting
fl.>llov.-Irly the prc.scio:itiorl of the noinlik•c.
OITI I'll,ltlilll: CoilllllisMollcls ,}kill scive wltllollt conipensation.
Subdk.islwi 7. RUI FS .AND PROCEDURES: The Commission shall adopt
such rulrs and not interviste ilt with these provisions as may be
ne.etssary fo! clic proper caecutimi ;old conduct of business.
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S lAhvNion 8, h1FI'"111NGS: The initial meeting of the Commission shall be
convened at tilt' call of the Clairpersou within thirty (30) days after
appoinunent by the CitunA Thcnafte , regular meetings shall be held with
clate and time to be detc•rrllined by the. Cotnndslon. Special meetings may
be Weed by the Chairperson.
Suhdivision 9. STAFF: 1 -he City Manager shall assign one member of the
adtnidsvaike staff tct sem\ as st.tfl to the Commission. The stuff member
assigned shall perform such clerical and research duties on behalf of the
ronlMiSSioll as may h( as.i} t;cd by ,lie Chairperson or the City Manager.
SllbdivisiOr 10. 1--:X OI-F'ICI0 Mr -AM -:RS: The Mayer or his Councilperson-
appoiwec shall servc as to ex officio incntber of the Commission, privileged
to speak oil any matter but without a vote, and shall providc a liaison between
the Coniwission and the. City Cciurlcil.
Subdivision 11. NF-'1G1-1BO RMOOD; :
he.idhh<uhclt><1s_ I)em rjbe(j:
Southc:tst Nciglihorhotrd: The SouWast neighborhood Shall be hordCTcd on
the sotttll by the south cite liimts; tin the east by the Mississippi River; on the
liOttll hti 1':'l 1)4: u;)d on 01C' \\'C'st by sh;nL'lC', Cieek.
Nctrthcim Neilhborhrn,A Tic. Northc:ast rlci1;hborhood shill be bordered on
the suuth by FAI-9.1; on the.. cast by the 1lississippi Rivet; on the north by the
north city limits; and on the \vest by Shingle Creek.
Northwest Neighbodmod: The Nortb\ycst neighborhood shall he bordered on
the south by FAI-94; oil the eim by Shingle Creek; on the north by the north
city lirllits; :tlld on the west by the west city limits.
N4'rst C'ertral Nc:i;hbclrll,I()d: The Nest Central neighborhood Shall be
burderc'd on the south by County Had 10; oil the east by Brooklyn
13tnlle:ald; oil the north by FAI-9.1; wid oil the west by the west city limits.
entr<Il 1ci•hl urIll d: The Central licighhothtlod stall he bordered oil the
south by COunty Road Ili; on the east by Shingle Creek; on the north by FAI-
9.1; and on the \\•cst br Mooklyn Roulevard.
Southc.st Nci hdxnhood: 7 he Southw=est neighborhood shall he bordered on
the south by the south cite liutits; on the east by Shingle Creek; on the north
by County Rond 10; and on the west by the \vest city limits.
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SECTION 2 W.TKA SERVICES COKMISSION
Ord. 884 effect. 3/27/78)
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3.'. {i) the Hu=an Services Co=isaion is hereby established under the control
and direction of the Council. The Comaission *hall act in s strictly
rd. 854 cffe," advisory capacity to the Council and have no legislative, judicial or
3/17/76) quasi-judicial powers of law enforeument, except in the performance
of dutien prescribed by 3.302 (4).
3.30_ (2) The purpose of the Human Servicez Commission is to aid and advise the
Council in the promotion of equal opportunity in employment, housing,
public aceomodations, public services, education and such other af-
fairs that affect the social well being of the citizens of Columbia
Heights. in furtherance of such purpose, the Commission shall:
a) study and review programs and policies and aid the Council
in soliciting the cooperation of agencies, organizations, and
individuals in the City in an active program directsd to
create equal opportunities and eliminate discriminatory prac-
tices os described in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 363.
b) reviev all reports or complaints of discrimination in the. City
enc report ata findings to the Council, subject to the condi-
tions prescribed by 3.302 (4).
c) advis4 and aid the Council on the implementation of such recom-
u;endations as -the Council determines appropriate to cooperate
with the State Department of Human Rights.
d) recomaend to the Council from time to time such action as may
seem advisable to ernace better human relations in the City
and perform $uch other functions concerning human relations as
the Council nzy determine.
Tr.c human Services Commission shall be composed of nine (9) members
from among residents of the City who are at least 18 years of ago.
Cine zam: -vr shLI1 bt: daslgnbted f r om the Council. who shall serve at
the will of the Council.
members of the Cou:misgion zhzll serve for a terve of three
ya,zra couamer.c L and ending in the month of April. The terms
are to be staggered so that "ch year no more than three (3)
Comaissioners are appointed to a full term.
b) The Co=nisaion shall be composed of the widest possible ropre-
se_ntation of the various pooples and institutions within the
City and, if possible, no mors than two :ambers shall reside in
any voting precinct.
c) The Council may termineta the appointment of any Ca=issionor by
a tujority vote without cause and without a hawing.
3.3C2 (4) Upon direction of the Council, the Human Services Commission may
study and make a report to the State Human Rights Commissioner on
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any matter referred to it by the State Department of Human Rights.
Upon direction of the Council, the Human Services Commission may
conduct an investigation of such matter and make such recommanda-
tions a$ are necessary and appropriate.
a) The Human Services Commission may.rsfar any complaint of dis-
crimination to the State Department of Human Rights where
such complaint had not been initiated before said state agency.
b) TTg Human Services Commission may advise any person making a
complaint before the Cou—mission that such person bas the option
of filing a charge with either the Humxn Services Commission or
with the State Department of Humin Rights. The complainant
shall be further advised that selection of one option precludes
filing a chaiga with the agency not selected.
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Cp Rmi SOY\
recommend to the City Council the acquisitio Ind
n ,
lands:., areas, oranc-e of buildinc c rIc
districts which the
cn ha, d!terr,!.ined to be of historical. or architectural
i1C .
c) To recommend to the City Councilmembers, places, or
which are recognized as being of historical signif-
icanc:c to the City. to the Council means of recognizing andd) 1,o recommend
places, or events; to plan activities
recording such persons,
from time to time recognize the history of the
which shall
Cit.:.;,•.
e) To clan and coordinate all City activities relating
to tho1]7(i 13ic,entennia], i'E lebration.
activities as the Council
f. } Such C)4- pr c grams and
refer to the Gomr!isc,ior,.
Lr, a_n P, i_q_i, _Cor.;:n i s-.+
e 9)
rl; c: ,mpo i.t.iorL The Commission shall
ncons]-st of in
r",c.rfi ers,, at.least: one (1) of whore shill. be a high school student
ani at least one (1) of whom shall be 55 years of age or older.
2) pux noSf, The purpose of the Commission is to secure for
all citi ens equal o1,P01-tunity in employment, housing, public
ac.cc:,mo_iationc; pull is r;ervicc,s and education, and full partic-
p t.ian in the affairs of tris com;,(unity by assisting the State
L t. r lrt.t:.c:t]t of. liumar. Ri ghts i n imple.Tiic?r)t.jjjq the Minnesota state Act
1-;v adv] sl.n'the City CUllnCll On long - 4
elat Ions In this City of coon
of its purpose the Comrris-
s e€ anti re-spor hilit.ies shill be ta:
ia) Draft a mejiiori ndilm c,f agreement with the 5tai.e
c:l> ,rt.ment. of xj_G1, I?ig}.!ts for the purpose of determining
and e.nf orcc!ment. procedures.
lj) Enlist tl;E! COU IP_I cltj-On of agencies,
organizations,
l ,i ,s incaividuals in the (-om-MUT)ity in an active program directed
t r.: ;;r elite equal opportunity and eliminate discrimination and
it;egi.lal It-] G`oformulate a Kumar, relations program for the City of
C.r r •. Rapids, to c11ve ir,creaCed ei:fectiveness and direction to
dor}: cif a] ] inciividuals and agencies addressing themselves
1.liry ma:inq and educational. programming int e
of civil and humin r]yhts.
e City Collncil the City
b 1 1 d Ads i ,e. the tvlr.cyer, t.h
f T.-7,ager, and other aci ncie: of thc government on human
QLL 4 a ;art i ; ;, _.lOnS and C1V 3 1 }]t. a I ot)l ems . ACt ] n an aC3VlSand1lg' p and
E :afac,ity to the. City Manager with respect to planning
i operation of any City department on issues of civil and human
and >"c'cc mmend the adoption of such sl-ecific policiesEc ; c ' is equal
c ? T ovide for full},
C Cac_tions ., ;nay be needed to pr
c:ri;cJtunit:y in the cor„munity. I (f) Develop, in cooperation with the State Department. of
s
formalal eon
such Fhe `]
iram
le efnti tion of dthe fMinnesotacState
in t
3-200-4
DEC -18-92 FRI 1 1 04
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
Crystal City Code
e) provide and preserve natur,
wildlife; and
f)
FAX NO. 5378421135
encourage citizens to part.
of the environment by Supp
to prevent and minimize th
life, health, and the general welfare of the City and the {
community. (Amended, Ord. No. 80-5, Sec. 1) r - L1 5 4a-
P, 01 /02
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bd. 2. Duties of the Commission. The Environmental Quality
Commissi n shall act as a resource agency to advise and make recommendations
to the Ci Council on environmental matters. The Commission shall be
informed ab ut current einvironmental problems and future plans of the CityIncluding, b not limited to the following: Clean Air, Watershed, Pure
Water. Beauti cation, Community Aesthetics, Noise Abatement, Land Use as it
relates to the nvironment, Energy Conservation, and Solid Waste Disposal -
The Commission s 11 be informed about City, County, Metropolitan, State and
Federal laws, poli ies, and regulations which may have environmental or
ecological relevant for the City of Crystal. The Commission shall be
informed of regulatio s, resources, and services of governmental agencies such
as the Soil and Water nservation Service, the Water Resources Board,
Watershed Districts, an similar agencies affecting Crystal and the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency PCA) and the Minnesota Energy Agency, and shall
cooperate with the objectiv $ of citizens' groups concerned with environmental
problems. The Commission ma assist in coordinating the efforts of local
governmental units and citizen ' groups and governmental units outside the
City which have similar en ntal concerns. Cooperative activities
authorized by this subdivision mu t have the prior approval of the CityCouncil. (Amended, Ord. 80-5, Sec. 1; Ord. 85-17, Sec. 2)
Subd. 3. Membership. The Comm ;ion shall consist of ten members. Two
of the members may be students in a ju or or senior high school at the time
of their appointment. (Ord. No. 76--2, S c. 4)
305.63. Youth Commission. Subdivision 1. Policy and Purpose. The Youth
Commission is established to offer the young adults of our community a means
of direct communication with the City Council 'n establishing policies which
affect the City.
Subd_ 2. Duties of the Commission. The You h Commission shall advise
the City Council on such matters as may be referred to it by the Council. In
addition, the Commission shall study and evaluate th needs of youth in the
City of Crystal; promote and encourage participation youth in the
development and solving of problems of the City; and fo ulate and recommend
to the City Council such programs and plans as will prom a the foregoingmatters. The foregoing activities are exclusive and do n prohibit the
Commission from engaging in other related community act ivit es.
Subd. 3. Membership. The Commission shall consist of NSVImembers
ranging in age from ninth grade students through 20 years of . The term of
office shall be for one year provided, however, that the term ffice of any
member shall terminate upon the member's twenty --first birthdad. No.
76.2, Sec. 4)
305.65._^'Human Rights Commission. Subdivision 1. Policy. It is the public
poIic of the Cit ofYy Crystal to strive to:
a) Secure for all residents of the City freedom from discrimination
because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age,
sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, status with
DEC--18-92 FRI11 : 05 CITY OF CRYSTAL FAX NO. 5378421135 P.02/102
Crystal City code 305.65, Subd_ 2
Rev. 1992)
regard to public assistance in connection with employment.. housingandrealproperty, public accommodations, public services and
education.
b) Improve the human zelations attitude and behavior climate in the
City with specific attention to the needs of the youth, minority
groups, the aging, and other groups of citizens.
The Human Rights Commission is established to assist the City council in
carrying out this policy. (Amended, Ord. No. 77.1, Sec. 2; Ord. No. 92-13, Sec 1)
Subd. 2. Duties of the Commission. The duties
follows: of the commission are as
a) To advise the Council on matters and problems relating to
discrimination and human relations and behavior in the City.
b) To recommend to the Council programs of education and community
and muriicipal action designed to effectuate the policies set forth
in this subsection.
C) To implement such programs referred to in paragraph b) as may be
directed for commission action by the City Council.
d) To cooperate with the State Department of Human Rights and other
state and local agencies in recommending to the City Council the
formulation and implementation of programs designed to effectuate
the policies stated in this subsection.
P) To investigate, study, and make recommendations to the City
Council for referral to the Commissioner of Human Rights under the
Minnesota Human Rights Act.
f.) To undertake, only with prior approval by the City Council, any
other functions authorized for local commissions under the
Minnesota Human Rights Act.
Subd. 3. Membership. The commission shall consist of 10 members.
Ord. No. 76.2, Sec. 4; Ord. No. 81.4, Sec. 1)
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ORYINANCE Nk". 1.06 ro I' V) 0—
AN ORDINANCE F',TABI,T:HI NC Ilk LOCAL
DUT' ES
itfPIII - j i P o-1 C Z5ithe Public Policy of the
0 1:,W_. 1_iQv Counc_ 1 (- (:,-uI alt:i t `X! 11o,-:trd of Indeperidurit
I1_ I Min -istnou_4, t"Scltcm-1 to: J) C -'.) I T i C t.' ' 1 C I . .. "
j Soctirc. foi, all of the resi-,knLs of the community freedom from
1)t_*ciiv:t:,(., of race, creed, age, - ex or national
11 1 C) I Ill(,,( t i :I W7 f 11 tnlit) lo, vmen t , ho n s ing and real property , public accom-
I pub I j c ,e r v i artc educat i pn.
prove home, fnmi !y and humar., ro.iations climare in the com-
It Che Srare nt 'M1nr(1.S07a DeparCnieliL of UtrMan Right,
M hrf-, Comi-iissic.iis and other -i-encles in their
E .-I.- -:nenr ef rhr., liuman Rolaftons Couuniss Lon. The Edinast
q
n r I on!; C C -111"J I$ 11-areby ez;Labll i:;Irlud %,J 111 rhe membership and the
17 7-(`1171LfrC-r St -.-L f 017th.
1
0
11'
embtl'A1ip Of Cile Commi.-islon. The Ccilnirii.,;siori Consist of
V CI I' -hc -ilby—rhe M U, 1 r rhee : i P,, r o val n 1: t - Criuiv -, but
7 o' hy the M;ivor arid Catincil., and 7 from a
t.(' fh!: it)"Inc-11 by I he Svh(,Iii -;,-):4rd I'he fO1-MQT' list shall
din;. l7. 1;4tMt_ WhO I., hin':• i- i1C)(, I Or COIIep,c4 ? t-11HPI)f and six
i inCJIIHI' OTIr. EdITM resident who is a high
M t (i, !-(I , 111(4 0!.[,(,l reSid (-TIt S
tnpf)inri+ i rh one rtgard to their fitness
I I 11?- t10, 1 11,- t I ()T, i: ;,()iverf, r-nd 1juLies VeSLed in and
r] W I - - 17.17,. 1 n MPUil f, r. C; )!:;Ill.; SS i 011 shall. be: appointed f or
r college s-udents and elected
UP;IUIIIL,I CI LP_rmsd oric voar each. Frum the five
11ti i,: Zoi ii I une ;Irialll I appCjInLed COr a Lerm Or one
a t_-= of LWO ')7UM-S, At!(', two For a t,PT-IL, of three vearn Upon
C_ hi'-- tor-,;) Cr Ci'flce, 1 shall continue to sfir-ve uritil
shall a -vu been appointed. Any pterson appointed to fill a
ccurriTIg PI-4-C)T- to the, tl.xpiratjnri of the Lt -r -M for which the predece.,;-
c:poinLC-d ---.h,a 1 by ap! n I i i t t-ri f o v t h P i t-itta.i ride r of sil c); term. Whencver1, 11
of a merult);n- )riginafly piop().sed by th:- School Board expires, or such
hL; suc.ca.ssor s-Itz. 11 be chosen from a list
pre.,.;onf-v,1 hl, -11e Si.:Ikoul Bol-ird. ^'emberq of the Commission shall
91111 mjv resi.fn voiuntllrilv or hr' removed iron
7 T"i IOL I LV vt Le o! t. "; te Co u n c.
Nit --i r C ,r &&ffa&a _ Ic ' a 1 1 —, ()i. tho _? n t i;n be the duty of the Commis-
thtv Coinc.i.l and School 'Inard of matters relating
r I int.! 1! 1, :-11j I I r rr i,-1 L i C) I IS - r e f e r r e,.i LO herein; t () implement such
C--311VQ1L!!1i',`1 aCLi-011 aro deslgned to effectuate
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i': poli c)' 'rn*ed iv be ;4pproved by the
Dep:irtmeri-, or Human Rights
11 EutTinn a rri other a genc I P -,z and T)ro-
rc, a L I rl f7, p L'.l j r T1(.,.i i (--. v (a- horc in' and r^ inveqtigate,
r' t -1,J r L 3 k e 0 L i I '^ r 1 c t i 111 s5 'a T f gn(ld ro Ioca] commis -
r 1", 111 '5- -T., h t I ii Mirini-:;nt-a Statut-es, and to
I d C-- r- Salo r."' _0Y 36. i i L a r d t0 s 13 e iz -J t is matters
i t t '-,o :;tnrt of E"S.Ail Rights ar filed with it by
fron) a t.s InPITA",-:. Chair:r.a-i yr Chair -woman and a Vice Chair -
hall tor --' pezi-)d of ;ioL more L*.-lan
1- (7 f" Th'c a i rm:l T I or 0 -i -ii prpz;i.dc- at all mketingF of
11. ill 'hi -s ,L he; ',he Clhait-up.an ox' Vico. Chairwoman
0.
I -)m L u r tip r a L lt& it.P-1 e C L ioi, request
is r k V -i- I L: -t r h e ;;drool D -11 q r r i c t
r;hall be open tc :he
Or--io- !-,nd "-,therwjsk,, held, to
u:. nr a(!si-,e8L)1e for C On-
L shay 1 1 of -,he. CommIssion
Q': t h IT, i n u e e l i rlt'o i 71 x1i,7 i i -.i t a c k) p v i hereof to each
the':o u n c 1 3 1 i d Bch; 0 1 P,, rd
Nl:,. 104 of ,`ie v`Have is ljerehv repeated.
hi -) 1-'4 i - -11 i hk in `i:'11 f,-,rce and effect im-medinte1v
ARTIR;R C. PK*F"
2!
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HALLBERC
Vili-we -'-'Ierk
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VCLA 1 e 2. 5 2
A. Revising the Comprehensive Plan relating to open
space needs, parks and recreation programs, and trail systems --
B. Policies and plans for park d recreation
programs;- a of open space, and trail systems;
C. Periodically update a assessment of current
programs regarding en space, parks nd recreation, and trail
systems;
D. Periodically date an assessment of future needs
regarding parks and recreation ope ace, and trail systems;
E. Polic nd cooperative a ements with other public
and private agencies, roups or individuals r tive to recreational
programs; and,
P-'. Policy matters of budget and capiNj outlay for
parks and re,reation, Brookview Golf Course, and park mprovement
fund.
Source: City Code
Effective Date: 6-30-88
SEC. 2.53. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION.
Subd. 1. Establishment and Composition. A Human Rights
Commission is hereby established, composed of twelve (12) members, who
shall serve three-year staggered terms. Appointments shall be made by
the Council at its last meeting in February to be effective March 1.
The Council shall seek to have said appointments reflect the ethnic,
cultural, religious and other diversity of the City, including, but
not limited to, the physically challenged, senior citizens and youth.
Source: Ordinance No. 86, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 3-12-92
Subd. 2. Policy. It is the policy of the City to
encourage the establishment and development, both publicly and
privately, of equal opportunity and fair treatment and practices in
employment, housing, public transportation, public accommodations and
education for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed,
sex, religion, affiliations, national origin or ancestry.
Subd. 3. Duties and Responsibilities. It is the duty of
the Commission to advise and recommend to the Council as to matters of
equal opportunity and elimination of unfair discriminatory practices,
including, but not limited to:
A. The formulation of programs for dissemination and
implementation of the policy herein stated;
B. Articulating proposals and programs;
GOLDEN VALLEY CC 15
S 2.53
C. Submitting complaints, reports and recommendations;
j
D. Coordinating local activities with those related
activities of the Federal, State and County governments and related
public and quasi -public agencies in the field of civil rights and
human relations; and,
E. Investigate and report as to matters requiring
action by the Council.
CIFIER'S NOTE: The Board of Zoning Appeals is provided f in City
Code, Chapter 11, entitled "Land Use Regulation (Zoning)".
SE 2.54. ABSENTEE BALLOT COUNTING BOAXCouncil hereby
authorizes an Absentee Ballot Counting Board her authorizes
the electio judges of such Board to receive,, and validate
absentee ball s. The further duties of suchall be those
provided by stat e.
urce: City Code
Ef ctive Date: 6 -30 -
SEC. 2.55. POLICE C NIL SERVICE R"OMMISSION.
Subd. 1. Establish nt d Composition. The establishment
of a Police Civil Service Commi on, composed of three (3) members,
is hereby ratified. Its memb s shall serve three-year staggered
terms. Appointments to the Co issio shall be made by the Council at
its first meeting in January f each ca ndar year.
Subd. 2. StKute Adopted. Thi adoption by reference of
Minnesota Statutes, SecyA ons 419.01 to 419.18,, is hereby ratified.
Subd. 3 Duties and Responsibilit S. The Commission
shall have Contin e to have authority to adminis r its activities
with all of the Owers and duties set forth in the s tutory sections
cited herein.
Source: Ordinance No. 713
Effective Date: 6-30-88
ctions 2.56 through 2.69, inclusive, reser\forure
expan ion.)
GOLDEN VALLEY CC 16 (3-16-92)
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F
Richfield Ciry Code 305.01
Rev.3-24-90)
Sect4on 305 - Adrn.iaistrar.ioti
comm ssions: boards
305.01. Fn ab1,sbume_nr o-' human _ right comni scion. Subdivision 1. 5cove of
sec''::. i is declared that ir, is the public policy of the city to f ulfill its
re.;:o,;sini t_es a$ L oa_tner Ot rhe sate dep<,rtment of human rights in secur-
ing for _ tizons equal opporr_un ry in houn=ng, employment, public aceOmmp—
c.aticervi c- s and educar i on, and Co fully imnl e -tent those goals set
yo--c.n in zesota SraC::Ces, c!ranLer 353, the Minnesota Human Rights act.
Subd. 2. Estab'_istme_^.t: of co=fission. ?'aere is established and continued
a human i,. commj_ssior?. - -
Subd. 3. Purtrose of corr^i i nr. '_"ho purpose of the commission is to
secure far eitize^s equal opoortun.iry in employment, housing, public accom-
modations, ubl is -_er-ices .and edoc:tion and 'Eu!" vartic=pat:i.on in the affairs
C•f r.i < t:•;:Sur2nlry arc acr .oil consistent with the Minnesota
FurIl;r: i;'.•:;C: Act- — -h Corztission shal.i. ai so advise the city council on long
s LO :mr. .vt iiuA1:R .elations :1 C _ty.
1 -he commission consists ofCora7osr. - on of tt)e commis .on.
t i__=_-- ,....rib,-..., ,p•>r:;c!d by cour:cil. ie e: members shall be appointed
or ri:.7-:r• '., i:1rf'.f1 Year%;, eXCQvL `r]:3r _ ' i) • ._ -sari appointed to fill a vacancy
OGC_-T'r;!-,i; _._.,r to clan. rh•. ter -:n ror vuicr_ ,:_he predecessor in that
w -R ,i0 i.; ted .,. .-. be avJGin:_C-_'d CII:LV for r -h e remainder of such, and
Oi; P.Zii be appo-, iced as t'yO,:tlitt 1rE".i17P-5 for OIIt^ veal tE'rII.'i. Upon
Cat! t'Xpi •.':C 10:? O1 the ff.0?ID C'.t=T' S CerID Of O'C::.C'e, 3 .7iP_flber Shall cont; -,u(-- t0 Serve
unt_1 a rLccCIS50r a.J?Oi.RCed and Out,'I,fies. ''Se-mbers S?'te uitIIOut
comae_nsat_ou and m.,,v be removed from office at any time by the council, but
attf:r a ;.,t.b is hearing if a hearing is recj,::ested by the member whose removal is
he;^S 'rough .IICTb•_'r5 _,hail not be Considered whe-n dete-minl_^_g a
quorum. (?r.;-.;ded, gi 1 i No.. lgc}U-2)
4i 11 ri _ U ri_"f. i :.:. r' ... r
an:; .,!.n she _.atca ci_nartmenr or } tumzn rights for
C. it e. ,r G :' _ 'J.. QL1 iTl•:?r ; nti t_OJ Df:C :t Vt' t'eF;u .2CUr ;;_rid enforceiment ?rocedures;
c) r:iist the coo.>er2ti t: of agencies, urgani-ations and individuals in
in ar. -icrive grog -am direcrr:d to create equal opportunity and
elt :c:3't_ __scrimi,tat_u:: and
I'!-)
r:auLate = hurnan relr.tiut:s program `_or the city to provide increased
and cli.r,ecti.on ro rhr! work o= ._li it:d;viduals aria agencies address—
nn u•.'7 ; ':. '.'C CO pia.^.]? liS{, 7oLicy rIISk?.'3r :.!:id C!d :lcat Tonal. progratuming tri (~b,e
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C,GL Li..i.., i:SponS bll.;t .es of officers
4i 11 ri _ U ri_"f. i :.:. r' ... r
an:; .,!.n she _.atca ci_nartmenr or } tumzn rights for
C. it e. ,r G :' _ 'J.. QL1 iTl•:?r ; nti t_OJ Df:C :t Vt' t'eF;u .2CUr ;;_rid enforceiment ?rocedures;
c) r:iist the coo.>er2ti t: of agencies, urgani-ations and individuals in
in ar. -icrive grog -am direcrr:d to create equal opportunity and
elt :c:3't_ __scrimi,tat_u:: and
I'!-)
r:auLate = hurnan relr.tiut:s program `_or the city to provide increased
and cli.r,ecti.on ro rhr! work o= ._li it:d;viduals aria agencies address—
nn u•.'7 ; ':. '.'C CO pia.^.]? liS{, 7oLicy rIISk?.'3r :.!:id C!d :lcat Tonal. progratuming tri (~b,e
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305.01, Subd. 6
t'tje CiLV CQUE.Cii Of the government on human
7V ;
s -act I'L, an .advisor-' capacity with respect7L1--- Z! 7. C C i V --1 1 7IeT
nd human07- 7! i II r U j) 0 71 C -1 IL.V C. -: d on issues of civial
iQouLlon o: such sporJfic policies or nctions as are
Cr .u" I ecual c) -,.,-,)o rt:-'Ini ty in -L -c ro-maninity;
UY ITIVt:;
L1.-
Z, - PITC''- SS i t .1.u
I -
leI-*:.-j.nat:jng alleged violation oftf
cbalptc-r '363 'h7 cnn-,erenct, conciliation and persuasion, and
wh'Ir -the s --ire. (1cpn-t-Le--A of human rj.,-hts in enforcing
the Of L.e SLZILL' --LLI ;-L!C
educaticu as W -ill
Minresor tf L Rights Act and -fosrcr the
and rc,.sob7ing potential
t_es. The corT--t ss ion may
et_,._ C ip'b z CQ',') c. v i u I t
ii (.)
ii s of th i -9 section
n v h LC L "I e 0 -Z' U LL-,Ja -L c, e prCCBss f o z: rx 1z t e d by the
L Z! L L t-:-
t. a t: t e S C'hanrer 36-- is00 * r ___e:_ t r
z;. fl!Ily Set: -'FO-Ctla
C 77 7 C O:Lzii. S S 10 EIion 1Sub'd iv— s
civ -:1 service commissionCi -I -IL
o' :il-ve been c —om-)en d to
IV L r!TId COTItillUr-d al-ld serves
vI C'. civiCr.l
N, M
f
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320.01, Subd. 9
ubd. 9. Powers and duties. In addition to other duties imposed by law
and th4 code, the advisory commissions have the following duties and powers:
a)Planning commission. The planning commission must study, investigate
d make recommendations concerning the use of land, the location and
t\
plann*ng
buildings, and the arrangement of buildings on lots in the
ccommission must consider and make recommendations concern-
ither matters referred to it from time to time by the city
cd may suggest to the council matters which the commission
bhould be studied and considered. The planning commission is
tagency of the city as provided by law.
b) Licuor comm sion. The liquor commission must periodically examine
the purchase,\
me
d operating records of the municipal liquor
stores ane maecommendation to the city council on matters
pertaining toipal liquor stores as it deems proper. The
commission muthe reports of physical inventories of all
liquor and otndise in the municipal liquor stores, which
inventories muen at least quarterly. The commission holds
hearings on lies as provided in chapter XII.
c) Park and recreation commis on. The park and recreation co=ission
must study, investigate and ke recommendations as to the acquisi-
tion, development, construction, maintenance and operation of the city
parks and playgrounds. The comma sion must consider and make recom-
mendations concerning such other ma ers as may be referred to it from
time to time by the city council. The director of parks an
recreation serves as an advisor to th commission in matters con-
cerning parks and recreation and assists coordinating long range
planning. The commission may make such rec endations relating to
the public recreation program as they deem nece ary in fulfilling the
recreational needs of the community.
320.03. iman rights commission. Subdivision 1. Policy. The city council
finds tha- prejudice and the practice of discrimination against any individual
ur group because of race, color, creed, national origin, religicr., se::, Mari tai
status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age, menaces
peace and public welfare; that to eliminate prejudice and discrimination an
instrumentality should be established through which the citizens of the city may
be kept informed of developments in human rights; the officers and departments
of the city may obtain expert advice and assistance in ameliorative practices to
keep peace and good order, and private persons and groups may be officially
encouraged to promote tolerance and goodwill toward all people.
Subd. 2. Membership. There is established and continued a commission to
be known as the commission on human rights consisting of ten members. The
commission is appointed by the mayor and with the advice and consent of the city
council. The commission must designate one of the members as chairperson. The
members are appointed and hold office concurrent with the term of the mayor.
The members of the commission serve at the pleasure of the council. A member's
term may be terminated upon a majority vote of. the council. Members of the
commission serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for personal
expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
Robbinsdale City Code 320.03, Subd. 3
Subd. 3. Duties. The commission is advisory to the council and must
cooperate with city departments, agencies and officials in: securing the
furnishing of equal services to all residents, and where the need is greater, in
meeting that need with added services; training city employees to use methods of
dealing with intergroup relations which develop respect for equal rights and
which result in equal treatment without regard to race, color, creed, national
origin, religion, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance,
disability or age; assuring fair and equal treatment under the law to all
citizens; protecting the rights of all persons to enjoy public accommodations
and facilities, and to receive equal treatment from all holders of licenses,
contracts or privileges from the city; and maintaining equality of opportunity
for employment and advancement in the city government.
Subd. 4. Cooperation. The services of city departments and agencies will
be made available by their respective heads to the commission at its request,
and information in the hands of any department or agency will be furnished to
the commission when requested. Upon receipt of recommendations in writing for
the commission, each department or agency under the direction of the city
manager muse submit a written reply indicating the disposition of an action
taken with regard to such recommendations.
Subd. 5. Consultation. The commission must advise and consult with the
mayor and city council on all matters involving legally prohibited prejudice or
discrimination and recommend such legislative action as it may deem appropriate
to effectuate the policy of this subsection.
Subd. 6. Cooperation with civic groups and governmental agencies. The
commission must invite and enlist the cooperation of racial, religious and
ethnic groups, community organizations, labor and business organizations,
fraternal and benevolent societies, veteran's organizations, professional and
technical organizations, and other groups in the city in carrying on its work.
The commission may aid in the formation of local community groups in neighbor-
hoods as it may deem necessary or desirable to carry out specific programs
designed to lessen tensions or improve understanding in the city. The commis-
sion must cooperate with state and federal agencies whenever it deems such
action appropriate in effecting the policy of this subsection,.
Subd. 7. Investigations, research, and publications. The commission
receives and investigates complaints and may initiate its own investigations of
tensions, practices of illegal discrimination, and acts of illegal prejudice
against any person or group and may conduct public hearings to ascertain the
status and treatment of racial, religious, ethnic, and other protected persons
and groups in the city, and the best means of progressively improving human
rights in the city, and issue such publications and such results of investiga-
tions and public hearings, and make such recommendations to the mayor and city
council as in its judgment will effectuate the policy of this subsection.
320.05. Senior citizens commission. Subdivision 1. Title. There is estab-
lished and continued a citizens' advisory commission known as the senior
citizens commission.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
ORDINANCE NO. GOA
AN ORDINANCE REESTABLISHING A HUMAN RIGHTS COHMTSSTON
T1w Shoreview City Council ordains that Chapter 308 shall be added to
the Shoreview liunieipal Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 308. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
3O8.O1(1. Policy. It. is hereby declared that it is the public policy of
tht• City, in cooperation with the State Department of Human Rights, to
secure for all citizens equal opportunity in housing, employment, public
acc(xmuodations, public: services and education, and to work consistently
to improve the Manan relations climate of the City of Shoreview.
3O8.02)(). Establishment and Composition. There is hereby reestablished
a Human Rights Cor,unission of the City of Shoreview. The Commission
shall be composed of seven members and shall. be advisory to the City
COLUICil. All members shall be residents of the City of Shoreview.
M,!mbers shall be appointed by the City Council.
308-030- Terms. Members of the Human Rights Commission shall be
Appointcd for terms of three years. Terms shall expire on January 31st
of each yc...,,- provided that the first Human Rights Commission Shall be
Comprised of two members whose terms expire on .January 31, 1994; two
111c mbers whose terns expire on January 31, 1995; and three members whose
t(-nu<< ,::x.J i rF, on January 31, 1996. Upon expiration of a term of office,
r.hr: m,eml)e,rs sha]J continue to serve until a successor is appointed and
qualifies.
308-040. Removal. The Council, by a majority vote, may remove any
member of the Human MV,11ts Commission without. cause.
308.050. v:3cancie_s. Vacancies occurring in the membership of the Human
Rights l'cmmission shall be filled for the unexpired term.
108. 060. Compensation. Members of the Human Rights Commission shall
serve without comliensation.
308.O70. Duties, Responsibilities. In fulfillment of its purpose, the
Human Rights Commission is advisory to the City Council. New programs
and policies must receive the approval of the City Council prior to
i,rplc;reut.ation. Specific duties and responsibilities shall be to:
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Adopt by -Laws and/or Rules of Conduct for its affairs.
b_ Develop, in cooperation with the State Department of Hunan
Fights, prograrus of formal and informal education.
C. Formulate a Human Rights Program for the City of Shoreview,
s,rbject. to review arid approval by the Shoreview City Council, to
give increased effectiveness, direction and encouragement to the
work of all individuals and agencies addressing themselves to
planning, policy making and educational programming in the area
of civil and hwuan rights, including helping people identify
their responsibilities to bridge cultural and other differences.
d. Coordinate efforts with Hunan Right..: Couunissions of neighboring
cities where appropriate.
e. Prepare a Memorandum of Agreement: with the State Department of
Human Rights for the purpose of implementing regulatory and
enforcement procedures.
f. Make rec:ouu t.und,:tions to the City Manager and City Council in
regard to the planning or operation of any City Department on
issues of civil and human rights and make recommendations
regarding the adoption of such specific policies or actions as
arF! rree!ded to provide for full equal opportunity in the City of
Shoreview.
Advise and make recorrunendatio,ns to the City Council in regard to
human relations and civil right.!; problems in general.
Bf:fec.tive Date. This ordinance shall he effective the day following its
pull i cat i on or on the day following the publication of an Ordinance
iuuru:ry opproved by the City Council.
Adoption Date. Passed by the City Council of the City of Shoreview the.
17th day tJ August., 1992.
Jar 's Ctralmers, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dwi f;ht otrnson, ity Manager
Publication Date. Published on the 26th of August, 1992.
RIGHTS CCHCSSzON
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Section 1-340. Furose. The Purpose of the Ccmni.ssicn shall be to advise
the City Council in its efforts to assure all citizens protection of their
human rights and full and equal opportunity for participation in the
affairs of this camunity./Ihe City of St. Louis Park declares as a matter
of public policy that it is interested in securing for all of its citizens
equal opportunity in housing, eaplayment, public services, public
aoccmxnodaticns and education and that it is the public policy of the City
to assist the State of Minnesota Department of Human Riots in implementing
the Minnesota Human Rights Act by the Ccuni.ssion's investigation of
complaints, development and iaplmentation of a program of education and
compliance review and through advisihcj the City Council on long-range
programs to iirprove Manan relations and expand the protection of human
rights in the City of St. Louis Park.
1-340 amended by Ord. 1522, 9/8/81)
Section 1-341 Membership of Ccuunission and Terns
1) The Coumnission shall be an advisory commission to the City Council arra
shall consist of seven regular members and one youth all appointed as
hereafter set forth.
2) Regular members. Six of the regular members of the omission, at least
one of wham shall be an attorney, shall be appointed by the City Council
for a three year terms. one regular member shall be appointed by and serve
at -the pleasure of the Board of Independent School District No. 283 for
three year terns unless such an appointment shall be sooner terminated by
said Board. Failure of said school board to appoint its member to serve on
be a resident of the School District.
the event a member ceases to meet the
4) added by Ord. 1783-89, 4/17/89)
Section 1-342. organization
A vacancy shall be deemed to exist in
residency requirements.
1) A staff liaison to the Commission shall be appointed by the City
Manager. The liaison shall be subject to the administrative rules and
regulations of the City of St. Louis Park.
2) The Commission shall elect its awn chair and vice -chair. Subject to
the limitations as may be imposed by the City. Council at any time, the
commission shall provide its own rules and procedure,. shall determine
date and time of its meetings, and upon proper notice, shall call public
hearings when necessary or desirable and in accordance with all
requirements of local and state laws. The Bylaws of the C'om scion and any
amendments thereof shall be submitted to the City Council upon their
adoption. Said Bylaws and any amendments thereof shall be deemed to be
approved by the City Council unless the City Council takes action to modify
said Bylaws or amex3ments within thirty (30) days after submission -No
member of the commission shall consider or vote upon any question in which
the member is directly or indirectly interested.
0, 2) avnended by Ord. 1522, 9/8/81)
3) The Comnissicn shall keep Proper records of its Proceedings and such
records shall be maintained by the staff liaison or the liaison's designee.
Z, 2, 3,) amended
Section 1-343. Expenses of Members. The members of the Ccmin.ission shall
serve without pay but may be reimbursed for actual expenses to the extent
that funds therefor are provided in the annual City budget adopted by the
City Council. The Commission shall properly amt for its receipts and
expenditures of monies in accordance with established City procedures.
3) added by Ord. 1783-89, 4/17/89)
Section 1-344. lowers and Duties. The Rman Riots Commission shall have
5) To advise and recommend to the City Council programs or legislation to
eliminate inequalities of opportunity in the area of human rights.
6) To publish and distribute to the public at lame any materials
necessary or advisable to cavy out its functions subject to requirements
of the City Council.
7) Zb make studies, surveys and investigations necessary or advisable to
carry out its functions.
8) To sponsor such meetings, institutes, forums arra other educational
activities as will lead to clearer understanding of local human rights
issues and contribute to their proper resolution.
9) To submit to the City Council by April 1 of each year an annual report
of the activities of the Commission during the previous year.
10) The Ccmnission shall have such additional powers and duties as the
City Council shall fran time to time determine.
Sec. 1-344 amended by Ord. 1522, 9/8/81; Ord. 1783-89, 4/17/89)
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: March 17, 1993
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation !
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF PARK AND RECREATION COMMUNITY
SURVEY
The City Council will be meeting on Monday afternoon, March 22,
in a study session. The second item on the study session agenda
is review of the park and recreation survey prepared by the
Minnesota Center for Survey Research (MCSR). Pam Schomaker, from
the MCSR, will be in attendance at the meeting to answer any
questions the City Council may have. At your request, the Park
and Recreation Advisory Commission has also been invited to
attend the study session.
The Council should consider this to be a draft version of the
report and feel free to add, delete or modify questions as they
see fit. This is the fifth draft of the survey, and it is
anticipated that there will be other changes after the pre-test
is administered. As a special note, the Council should be aware
that at the back of the report is an alternative page no. 7,
which provides an option for questions 13 and 14.
It is our hope that the Council will give Pam Schomaker the green
light to proceed with the administering of the pre-test at the
conclusion of Monday's study session.
EB/np
March 29, 1993
Dear City of Plymouth Resident:
The Park and Recreation Department of Plymouth is concerned about providing the best possible
services, programs, and facilities to the people of Plymouth. To do this, we need to find out
how well our current programs and services meet your needs. You can also help us in
determining what our priorities should be for future facility and program expansion.
Your response to this survey is very important and will give us valuable information for
improving the Park and Recreation programs provided for Plymouth residents. Your household
is one of a small number in Plymouth being asked to give their opinions about our services and
programs. For the survey results to truly represent the opinions of Plymouth residents, it is
important that each questionnaire is completed and returned.
Please take a few minutes to complete and return the enclosed questionnaire. A postage -paid
return envelope is included for your convenience. The Minnesota Center for Survey Research at
the University of Minnesota is assisting us with this survey. Therefore, the surveys are being
returned to their office.
You may be assured of complete confidentiality. The questionnaire has an identification number
for mailing purposes only. This is so we may check your name off the mailing list when your
questionnaire is returned. Your name will never be placed on the questionnaire.
Thank you for your help with our survey. If you have any questions, please feel free to call
Pam Schomaker at the Minnesota Center for Survey Research (627-4282).
Sincerely,
Kim M. Bergman
Mayor
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