Minutes_Human Rights Commission 09.16.25Copyrighted
October 20, 2025
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of October 6, 2025; Arts and
Cultural Affairs Grants Committee of August 14, 2025; Arts
and Cultural Affairs Art on the River Committee of July 10,
2025; Human Rights Commission of September 9 and 16,
2025; Human Rights Commission Subcommittee for
Commissioner Handbook Update of September 16, 2025;
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
September 8, 15, 22, 23, and 25, 2025.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 10 6 25 City Council Minutes
2. Arts and Cultural Affairs Art on the River Committee Minutes
3. Arts and Cultural Affairs Grants Committee Minutes
4. Human Rights Commission Minutes
5. Human Rights Commission Special Meeting Minutes
6. Human Rights Commission Subcommittee Handbook Meeting Minutes
7. Proof-9 8 25 City Council Proceedings
8. Proof-9 15 25 City Council Proceedings
9. Proof_9.22.25 Proceedings
10. Proof_9.23.25 Proceedings
11. Proof 9.25.25 Proceedings
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
September 16, 2025
DATE: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
TIME: 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Virtual
The meeting was called to order at 4:35 pm.
Commissioners Present: Jake Kurczek, Matthew Zanger, Traci Phillipson, Nikki Nutter, Rick
Baumhover, David Heiar
Commissioners Absent: Luzelena Bravo, Michaela Freiburger, DeLano Cain Watson
Staff Present: Ann Marie Jannette, Human Rights Specialist, Cori Burbach,Assistant City
Manager, Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Public Input
No members of the public were in attendance.
New Business:
Review of resolution: It was deemed that a resolution affirming that everyone belongs was
not the correct course of action. Historically a letter or memo is submitted by commissions.
Instead of a resolution, the commission will focus on legislative recommendations. Motion by
Heiar, seconded by Phillipson.
Complete City commission worksheet for annual City Council goal setting: Burbach used the
commission goals to fill out the Goal Worksheet to submit to City Council for their Goal
setting the week of 9/22/25.
Update on staff process to hire Chief of Human Rights: The Chief of Human Rights resigned
on September 15, 2025. The City Manager, Human Resources, the Assistant City Manager
will begin the recruitment process to hire a replacement. There will be an opportunity for
input from the commission. Kurczek to write a letter on behalf of the commission to thank
her for her service.
Other business: none.
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn by Heiar, seconded by Phillipson. All in favor. The meeting ended at 5:11
p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 4:30
p.m., at the Multicultural Family Center.
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