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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
November 20, 2013
The regular meeting of the Ames Human Relations Commission was called to order by Chair Amy
Juhnke at 5:32 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. Members present were John Klaus, Devita
Harden, Barbara Woods and Nicole Facio.
PUBLIC FORUM
No new complaints have been filed with the City Manager's Office.
Action has been taken on one housing case; the case was not founded by the AHRC Hearing
Officer. Another housing claim is currently being investigated by AHRC Investigators. An inquiry
regarding a service delivery discrimination was made; staff anticipates that claim will be filed.
OLD BUSINESS
Approve October 24, 2013 Minutes -- It was moved by Harden and seconded by Klaus to
approve the October 24, 2013 minutes, with correction to state the Civil Rights Act, not affirmative
action. Motion carried unanimously.
Update on Chapter 14 Update and Contract -- Staff told the commission that there was still one
final reading before the new Chapter 14 would be part of the City's code.
150th Anniversary of Ames --Civil Rights Act display -- Juhnke was coordinating a meeting with
AHRC for December to discuss the options for the commission to be represented at the
Ames 150th Chamber Annual Dinner.
NEW BUSINESS
Humanitarian Award 2013 -- Another push will be made to get the word out regarding the
upcoming deadline for the award. Klaus offered to write a letter to the editor and a press
release was also going out as a reminder.
Unfair Credit Practices Seminar recap - Facio volunteered to do a write up for the Commission
on the event.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day planning -- Harden reported to the commission regarding the
upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day festivities. She stated that AHRC would once again
provide the cake. The guest speaker will be Dr. Pamela Anthony from the Iowa State
University Dean of Students Office.
Strategic Plan Review -- It was noted that Iowa State celebrates its international students each
November and the commission should look at participating in this event in 2014. They also
discussed working with the City's housing coordinator on a disability accommodation
seminar for April 2014.
Annual Report Discussion -- the commission discussed the Annual Report and the need for the
Commission to prepare paragraphs on events and activities to share with the City Council.
Commissioner Comments -- Harden attended E-free project serve and provided materials on
AHRC to those who attended, as well as answered questions about the role of the
Commission. She stated it was a good event for the Commission to participate in in the
future.
Time and Date of Next Meeting -
December 19, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.