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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
March 27, 2014
The regular meeting of the Ames Human Relations Commission was called to order by Chair Amy
Juhnke at 5:34 p.m. in City Hall Room 235. Members present were Nicole Facio and Devita
Harden.
PUBLIC FORUM
Richard Deyo asked to speak during Commissioner Comments.
Melissa Mundt noted to the Commission that no new complaints were filed since the meeting on
February 27, 2014.
OLD BUSINESS
Approve February 27, 2014 Minutes -- It was moved by Facio and seconded by Harden to
approve the February 27, 2014 minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Year End Update -- The Commission has been sending in information over the last couple of
weeks. Outstanding items to add to the Year End Report include: Project Serv., Strategic Planning,
Human Relations Code Update, FACES, ICRC agreement, and number of cases handled. Assistant
City Manager Mundt will distribute the final product for review no later than April 14th. The
Commission will present the information to the City Council on May 13th, 2014.
Video Ideas related to bullying -- postponed to April 24, 2014. Mundt offered to send out a
questionnaire to the AHRC to think about what the video might include.
Fair Housing Month -- AHRC is using advertising dollars to support Fair Housing Practices
during April. The AHRC was also invited to the Fair Housing presentation and luncheon on April
9th, 2014. The poster judging contest will be held April 4th; the top 3 posters or prize winners will
be placed on the website. More information will follow on how AHRC can participate. Devita
Harden noted that she will be discussing Fair Housing on KHOI in April, as well.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Participation in Fourth of July Parade -- The Commission has agreed to participate in
the parade and will start putting ideas together in May 2014. It was suggested that a flyer
be created with information educating people what the Commission is and what they do,
so that it could be distributed at the parade.
B. Commissioner Comments – Richard Deyo addressed the Commission. He believes the
oath of office for City Council members should also swear to support the people. He notes
that he wants to speak at the end of City Council meetings and is not allowed to do so. He
notes he is somewhat of a nudist and at the January 28, 2014 City Council meeting he was
hauled to County jail for his actions at that meeting. He notes he was banned from a
church in the community, as well, for his actions. He does not want to file a complaint;
he just wants to be respected. Juhnke explained that the Commission can listen to
concerns, but cannot necessarily make changes on their own. She noted that the City
Council sets the policies.
C. Time and Date of Next Meeting - April 24, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.
ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m.