Minutes_Equity and Human Rights Commission 01.14.25Copyrighted
March 17, 2025
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of January 21,
2025; Cable TV Commission of November 20, 2024; City
Council Proceedings from March 3, 2025; Equity and Human
Rights Commission of January 14 and January 20, 2025;
Zoning Advisory Commission Draft Minutes of March 5, 2025;
Zoning Board of Adjustment of January 23, 2025; Proof of
publication for City Council Proceedings of February 17,
2025.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Arts and Cultural Affairs Minutes
2. Cable TV Commission Meeting Minutes
3. 3 3 25 Special Session City Council Minutes
4. 3 3 25 City Council Minutes
5. January 14, 2025 EHRC Minutes
6. January 20, 2025 EHRC Subcommittee Minutes
7. Zoning Advisory Commission Draft Minutes
8. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes
9. Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings 2.17.25
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EQUITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
January 14, 2025
DATE: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
TIME: 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
The meeting was called to order at 4:32 pm.
Commissioners Present: Jake Kurczek, Michaela Freiburger, Dave Heiar, Rick Baumhover,
Nikkole Nutter (virtual), DeLano Cain -Watson
Commissioners Absent: Matthew Zanger, Maita Joliet
Staff Present: Gisella Aiken Shadle, Chief of Equity and Human Rights; Ann Marie
Jannette, Equity and Human Rights Specialist
Approval of Meetinq Minutes
Motion to approve the minutes from the December 17, 2024, meeting by Freiburger,
seconded by Heiar. All in favor.
Public Input
No members of the public attended.
Reports
Caseload Report
• Complaints filed — number of complaints that were signed during the month
o December amount: 0
• Active investigations — investigations that are currently active but in various stages
(active, administrative review, initiated, on hold, etc.)
o December amount: 17
• Incidents in mediation — complaints currently in mediation
o December amount: 1
• Incidents in full hearing — complaints in full hearing process
o December amount: 0
• Inquiries — calls/inquiries that don't result in an official complaint being filed (including
outreach events)
o December amount: 8
• Complaints closed during the month — signed complaints that were closed during the
month (doesn't include inquiries or complaints that were never filed)
o December amount: 0
• Total inquiries and complaints FY25 — signed complaints filed in FY25
o December amount: 31
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There were no complaints filed in November, so no example was provided.
Director's Report
Aitken-Shadle introduced herself and gave a brief explanation of the department for Delano
Cain -Watson. She reported that there is one opening in the department and she was just
waiting on approval from the City Manager before posting it.
Chairperson's Report
There was three applicants for the two commissioner positions, however we still need to fill
Theresa Sampson -Brown's position.
Old Business:
Heiar requested a meeting with Aitken-Shadle to review and update the commission
manual/binder.
There has been no movement on planning the event, however the subcommittee to do this
scheduleda meeting for January 20 at 1 PM. Subcommittee members include Heiar,
Baumhover, and Freiburger.
Update on the DCPRC was provided by Baumhover. RRS Stewart was elected as
Chairperson, and Miguel Jackson was elected as Vice Chairperson. Baumhover to provide
another update in March.
New Business:
Cain -Watson was sworn in as a commissioner.
Kurczek to send a list of organizations to the commission members for them to select which
organization they will partner with. Heiar requested a meeting be set up with Antonio
Mouzon, LaMetra Murdoch, and Anderson Sanci to learn how the commission can assist
them. Freiburger requested information on all of the applicants for the grant.
A discussion was held regarding upcoming legislation surrounding immigrants.
Reflections and Updates
Heiar offered an upcoming event, an art auction to benefit the Nathanial Morgan memorial
on March 15. He also mentioned that Voices Studio is looking for Black artists to display in
August and September.
Cain -Watson introduced himself.
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn by Freiburger, seconded by Heiar. All in favor. The meeting ended at
5:43 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 4:30
p.m., at the Multicultural Family Center.
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Minutes approved as submitted:
Minutes approved as corrected:
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