Minutes Human Rights CommissionCITY OF DUBUQUE
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES OF
July 14, 2008
Commissioner Vanden Heuvel called the meeting of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission to order at
4:19 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2008, in Conference Room 2 at the City Hall Annex.
Roll Call: Dan Chatfield
Present: Marco Rubinstein
Colin Scott
Vince Vanden Heuvel
Gretel Winterwood
Absent: Anthony Allen
Char Eddy
Staff: Kelly Larson
Carol Spinoso
Approval of Minutes
Katrina Wilberding
Shane Oswald
Molly Menster
Upon a motion by Commissioner Rubinstein and second by Commissioner Winterwood, the minutes of
June 9, 2008 were approved as submitted.
Caseload Report
Carol summarized the June Caseload Report. There were fifty-eight intakes, four new cases filed, six
cases under active investigation, one case in mediation, two cases in administrative review, five cases
were closed and four cases remained in backlog. The case summary details a claim of discrimination in
the area employment on the basis of national origin.
Chairperson's Report
Commissioner Vanden Heuvel informed the commission that DCAP had called a special meeting and will
follow-up on July 16th. Commissioner Rubinstein commented that they are investigating allegations of
racial profiling.
Director's Report
Written report submitted.
Education and Outreach Subcommittee Reports
National Origin:
Commissioner Vanden Heuvel stated that the video should be completed on or about July 23,
and that the group has made contact with representatives of the International Cultural Team at
John Deere.
Race:
Molly indicated that the speaker orientation has been scheduled for September 22.
Disability:
Housing:
Commissioner Rubinstein will attempt to schedule a meeting.
Accessibility
New Business
Commissioner Chatfield announced that he has accepted employment outside Dubuque and therefore,
must tender his resignation.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Rubinstein moved to
adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Winterwood seconded. Motion passed by consensus. Meeting was
adjourned at 4:37 p.m.
The next regular meeting is August 11, 2008.
Minutes approved as submitted: C~C'.~
Minutes approved as corrected: