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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
June 4, 2019
Call to Order: This special meeting of the Ames Human Relations Commission was called to
order by Commissioner Joel Hochstein at 9:00 a.m. in the conference room of the Ames Water
Plant. Commissioners Wayne Clinton, Jill Crosser, Liming Pals, and Madesh Samanu were
present. Staff member Brian Phillips arrived at 9:30.
Discussion of Commission Activities for the Coming Year: The Commissioners discussed their
motivations for being involved in the Commission. Discussion then turned to resources Joel had
provided in the course of his research. The Commission discussed the concept of a climate
survey for the Ames community. A list of potential groups to reach out to was developed, and
the Commissioners identified who would reach out to each group. The Commission reviewed
the questions used by the Eugene, Oregon study. Joel will adapt those questions for the
Commission.
The Commission discussed the request from the Council regarding the potential to add source
of income protection for housing. This will be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.
Commissioner Announcements: Madesh provided an update about how the City can work with
International Students and Scholars to present City-related information to international
students. There was particular interest in parks and recreation, water, and police information.
Next Meeting: June 27, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.
Adjournment: Madesh moved adjournment at 2:28 p.m.