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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
August 28, 2014
The regular meeting of the Ames Human Relations Commission was called to order by Amy
Juhnke, the presiding officer, at 5:36 p.m. in City Council Chambers. Members present were Devita
Harden, Nicole Facio, and Barbara Woods. John Klaus was absent.
PUBLIC FORUM
No members of the public were in attendance.
Melissa Mundt noted to the Commission that no new complaints were filed since the meeting on
July 30, 2014 meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Approval of July 30, 2014 Minutes – The minutes of the July 30, 2014 meeting were
discussed. It was moved by Facio and seconded by Woods. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Update on Anti Bullying PSAs
AHRC Macklamore video was not able to be used per staff member Melissa Mundt. Woods and
Mundt will meet on September 8 to discuss an outline to use the concept of the Live United video as
a starting place - "I won't stand for...". The Director Student Diversity at Iowa State per Juhnke
will be at the September 25th meeting to introduce herself to the Commission. Juhnke noted that
they would likely be interested in working on the PSA.
C. Update on Diversity Awareness Event - Hardin has made contact with the Martin Luther King
Jr Celebration committee to form the diversity planning group. They are working on a date for the
meeting to discuss the AHRC awareness event concept.
D. Annual Seminar Topic --October 2014
Juhnke contacted ICRC regarding most common issues and they did not have specific information
on common issues. Juhnke suggests it probably happens much more frequently, but it is just not
reported. The Commission discussed the audience being business community or for those being
discriminated against. Facio think this a great issue to train businesses on in Ames. Harden
suggests some of this is sensitivity training. Chamber, YPA, MSCD and Campustown. Also to
ISU, Mary Greeley, Department Residents Food Service, etc. Iowa State Center.
E. Update on Recognition Program for Fair Housing
Juhnke suggested that we get the power point from the Fair Housing presentation last Spring. Have
Vanessa come discuss what the award could look like...
NEW BUSINESS
A. Commissioner Comments - Woods thought about ad for AHRC in the Toons. Juhnke said that
AHRC could plan an ad campaign for each year and she can get us information for budget
purposes. Juhnke noted the upcoming ICRC training on November 14, 2014.
B. Time and Date of Next Meeting - September 25, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.
ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.