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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
March 28, 2013
The regular meeting of the Ames Human Relations Commission was called to order at 5:31 p.m.
in the Council Chambers. Members present were Devita Harden, John Klaus, Barbara Woods,
and Chair Aaron Fultz. Amy Junke was absent.
PUBLIC FORUM
A. No one was present for Public Forum.
B. Melissa Mundt updated the commission on the one case that is pending an opinion from a
hearing officer.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Approve February 28, 2013 Minutes – Moved by Barbara Woods and seconded by
John Klaus to approve the minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Welcome New Member - Nicole Facio was present to meet the AHRC.
B. FACES – The Commission discussed setting a FACES committee meeting. A Doodle
will be sent out to find a date for the first meeting. AHRC would like meet in the first
few weeks of April. The committee would like Lois Schmidt contacted about being
involved in the committee.
C. Strategic Planning – The Commission agreed to find a time to review Question number 1
from the strategic planning questionnaire from February 2013. The question was, "What
three to five items would you like to see the Ames Human Relations Commissions focus
on in the next one to two years?".
D. Commissioner Comments—John Klaus asked if the Commission would like to do a
seminar. He would like to add a discussion on a seminar for the April 25th meeting. The
Commission discussed the rise of hate groups and the recent publicity about it on the
news. They discussed the possibility of enrolling in the Citizens Policy Academy for the
Fall of 2013. Discussion also centered on providing lunch training on public
accommodation. Barbara Woods asked the Commission to be aware of what was
happening in the community with the warm weather coming. Barbara Woods asked them
listen to the City Attorney process as well. Aaron Fultz indicated that he enjoyed his
time serving the Commission and that he was looking forward to his new role as a
hearing officer.
E. Time and Date of Next Meeting - It was noted that the next meeting will be April 25,
2013 at 5:30 p.m. (Regular Meeting, Council Chambers)
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.