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Home My WebLink About~Master - Ames Human Relations Commission - AHRC Minutes 11-04-2016 M I N U T E S HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION November 4, 2016 The regular meeting of the Ames Human Relations Commission was called to order by Chair John Klaus at 12:05 p.m. telephonically in Conference Room 235 of Ames City Hall. Members present were Joel Hochstein, Victoria Knight, and Heidi Thompson. Amy-Harris-Tehan was absent. Staff member Brian Phillips were also present. 2. RESPONSE TO RACIST FLIERS ON ISU CAMPUS: Joel had sent an email to the Commissioners with a draft letter to the editor. He indicated he had also prepared an alternative draft, which he read for the Commission. John expressed support for the alternative draft. Amy Harris-Tehan joined the meeting at 12:07 p.m. Victoria indicated support for the alternative draft. Heidi proposed an additional sentence acknowledging there is freedom of speech, but it shouldn’t be at the expense of others. It was moved by Victoria, seconded by John to adopt Joel’s alternative draft as a statement from the Commission. Amy offered an alternative to Heidi’s proposed sentence. Motion carried unanimously. John suggested sending the message to the Tribune, Daily, Register, posting it on Ames People, and sending it to the Ames Progressive Alliance. Joel asked if the City Council should be copied on the message. Amy suggested sending it to Reginald Stewart. Joel inquired whether it would be posted on the City’s social media. Brian indicated he would talk with Susan Gwiasda about it. Joel agreed to send the letter to the newspapers. John stated he would send it to APA and the League of Women Voters. Amy offered to send it to Reginald Stewart and post it on Ames People. Heidi offered to communicate the letter to the City Council and City Manager. Brian would ask Susan Gwiasda to put it on social media. Heidi also indicated she would send it to the Ames Chamber. Victoria offered to investigate sending a mass mailing to ISU. It was moved by John, seconded by Joel, to authorize the Commission to spend up to $50 to disseminate the message. Motion carried unanimously. 3. REMINDER: NOVEMBER MEETING: John indicated Heidi would need to be the chair at the next meeting, because he will be out of town. 4. ADJOURN: Amy moved to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 12:32 p.m.