Minutes_Equity and Human Rights Commission 09.10.24Copyrighted
November 4, 2024
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Airport Commission of September 24, 2024; Arts & Cultural
Affairs Advisory Commission of September 24, 2024; Cable
Television Commission of February 28, 2024; Community
Development Advisory Commission of September 4, 2024;
Equity and Human Rights Commission of September 10,
2024; Five Flags Civic Center Commission of June 13, 2024;
Historic Preservation Commission of September 19, 2024;
Housing Commission of July 23, 2024; Park and Recreation
Commission of August 13 and September 10, 2024; Resilient
Community Advisory Commission of September 5, 2024.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Airport Commission Minutes
2. Arts and Cultural Affairs Minutes
3. Cable TV Commission Meeting Minutes
4. Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes 09.04.24
5. Equity and Human Rights Commission Minutes
6. Five Flags Civic Center Commission Minutes
7. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
8. Housing Commission Meeting Minutes
9. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes 08-13-24
10. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes 09-10-24
11. Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes
12. Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 9.30.24
13. Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 10.7.24
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Dubuque
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EQUITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
September 10, 2024
DATE: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
TIME: 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
The meeting was called to order at 4:31 pm.
Commissioners Present: Jake Kurczek, Dave Heiar, Nikkole Nutter (virtual), Rick
Baumhover, Maita Jolet, Michaela Freiburger (virtual)
Commissioners Absent: Matthew Zanger, Enoch Sanchez, Theresa Sampson -Brown
Staff Present: Gisella Aitken-Shadle, Ann Marie Jannette, Crenna Brumwell (virtual)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Heiar motioned, Baumhover seconded, to approve the minutes as corrected from the August
13, 2024. All in favor.
Public Input
No members of the public were present to provide input.
Reports
Caseload Report
The Equity & Human Rights Commission's August 2024 report indicates two new complaints
were logged during the month, with 18 active investigations ongoing. The fiscal year 2025
has seen three cases closed so far. An example case from August 2024 involved
allegations of discrimination leading to harassment and denied accommodation based on
race and age at a local higher education institution.
Director's Report
There are three upcoming outreach events: Senior Expo, LatinX Fiesta, and Kids Expo.
Baumhover offered to volunteer for the Senior Expo and Nutter volunteered for the LatinX
Fiesta, and the Kids Expo. FY26 budget planning is underway. Reminder that if any
commissioners would like to attend the upcoming League of Iowa Civil and Human Rights
Agencies conference in Davenport on 9/24-9/25 they should contact Jannette by the end of
this week.
Chairperson's Report
No report.
Old Business:
A red -lined updated ordinance was provided by Brumwell. Subcommittee members Heiar
and Sampson -Brown will meet to discuss the proposed changes.
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Motion to send a recommendation to City Council to remove Sanchez from the commission
due to lack of attendance. Sanchez has not attended the last eight meetings. Motioned by
Freiburger, seconded by Heiar. All in favor. Kurczek to draft a letter and forward to Aitken-
Shadle to put before City Council.
New Business:
Discussions about next steps to be taken towards planning a commission event. Agreed
that it will not take place this Fall, rather next spring or summer as long as the funds are
spent by June 30, 2026. Jannette provided a FY25 budget of $6,000 and informed that they
will not be carrying forward any budget money from the FY24 budget.
Kurczek to put together a poll for commissioners to list what they think the greatest need in
Dubuque is, who the audience should be, what are the goals of the event, what is the timing,
where is the location, and what the budget should be. The poll would also ask
commissioners what their skills and passions are and how they can best contribute to the
planning of the event. A subcommittee was formed and comprised of Heiar, Freiburger, and
Baumhover.
Reflections and Updates
Heiar attended a Better Together event recently that was intended to introduce international
students from all area colleges and provide any assistance they might need. The event was
successful. They are trying to recruit medical interpreters, primarily in Spanish and
Marshallese, and have grants for 20 interpreters in each language. Training for interpreters
begins in October.
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn by Jolet, seconded by Heiar. All in favor. The meeting ended at 5:32 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, at 4:30 p.m., at
the Multicultural Family Center.
Minutes approved as submitted:
Minutes approved as corrected:
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