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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
October 23, 2018
Call to Order- This telephonic meeting of the Ames Human Relations Commission was called to
order by Commissioner Joel Hochstein at 1:01 pm in Conference Room 135 of City Hall.
Commissioners Wayne Clinton and Liming Pals were present. Staff liaison Brian Phillips was
also present.
Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 27, 2018 - It was moved by Wayne,
seconded by Liming to approve the minutes of the September 27, 2018 meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.
Approval of the Humanitarian Award Application Materials – Wayne asked who makes the
recommendations for the award. Joel explained that information will be sent out to the public,
then the Commission makes the selection of the recipient. It was moved by Wayne, seconded
by Liming, to approve the application materials. Motion carried unanimously.
Designation of a Representative to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Planning
Committee – Joel explained that a representative was needed to serve on this committee. The
next meeting is scheduled for November 13th at City Hall from noon to 1:00 p.m. Joel explained
that the Commission has typically paid for the cake for the event. Wayne indicated he was open
to serving if needed. He will be at the event anyway. Wayne agreed to serve as the Commission
representative.
Commissioners Comments – Wayne noted the Symposium was coming up on October 31.
Additionally, there will not be a meeting between now and the Inclusive Ames seminar, and
Wayne wanted to encourage attendance at that seminar on November 10th. Joel will send an
email invitation to the Mayor and City Council, Chief Cychosz, Vanessa Baker-Latimer, and
school district officials.
Joel noted the changed November regular meeting date; it is now November 29th.
Adjournment - Liming moved to adjourn. Adjourned at 1:13 p.m.