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November 6, 2017
Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Minutes of 10/12, 10/16; Civil Service
Commission of 10/10, Historic Preservation Commission of
10/19; Human Rights of 9/11, 9/25; Library Board of
Trustees of 8/24; Park and Recreation Commission of
10/10; Transit Advisory Board of 10/12; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 10/26; Proofs of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of 1012, 1013, 10112, 10116; Proof of
Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues
for Month Ending 9/30.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
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City Council Proceedings of 10/12/17
City Council Proceedings of 10/16/17
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 10/10/17
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 10/19/17
Human Rights Commission Minutes of 9/11/17
Human Rights Commission Minutes of 9/25/17
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 8/24/17
Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of 10/10/17
Tranist Advisory Board of Minutes of 10/12/17
Zonng Board of Adjustment Minutes of 10/26/17
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
10/2/17
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
10/3/17
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
10/12/17
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
10/16/17
Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of
Revenues for ME 9/30/17
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DUBUQUE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES OF
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Commissioner Allen called the meeting of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission to order at
4:44 p.m. on Monday, September 25, 2017, at the City Hall Annex, 1300 Main Street, Conference
Room II, Dubuque, Iowa.
Roll CaII:
Present: Anthony Allen, Chair
Adrienne Breitfelder
Miguel Jackson
Kate Parks
Jay Schiesl, Vice Chair
Absent: Indigo Channing Fred Davis
Staff:
Kelly Larson Carol Spinoso
The Chair voiced concerns about a commissioner's chronic absenteeism from Commission
meetings/activities. Commissioner Jackson moved to send a letter to the City Council requesting
removal of Commissioner Fred Davis due to absences and to appoint a successor to fill that
vacancy. Commissioner Parks seconded. All in favor. The Chair will submit a letter to the City
Clerk's office.
Discuss Editorial Piece for TH
During a meeting last month, it was suggested that the Commission consider submitting an
editorial piece to the Telegraph Herald in relation to collaborating to create a safe, equitable and
inclusive community. It was suggested that each Commissioner bring a written statement to the
table October 9. Commissioners should submit to Carol by Wednesday, October 4th to be
distributed with the October 9'h meeting documents.
Finalize Goals
The goals, initiatives, action items were reviewed:
Goal #1: Establish sustainable and consistent equity in the DCSD in order to live up to the mission
and vision statement of the District. The Goal #1 subcommittee members Schiesl and Stewart will
present an update and recommendations at the Commission's October 9'h meeting.
Goal #2: Collaborate with the Housing Commission and other partners in the City to make certain
we accomplish the following for the benefit of the community.
Initiative 1: Central Corridor
Initiative 2: 17% to 22% Housing Choice Vouchers —Commissioner Parks moved to invite Alvin
Nash to the November meeting for an 501 update. Commissioner Brieffelder seconded. All in
favor.
Initiative 3: Support Renters Association
Goal #3: Collaborate in the elimination of barriers in employment to reduce the poverty rate in
Dubuque.
Initiative 1: Increase diversity in leadership positions within the City organization.
Initiative 2: Reduce the poverty rate in Dubuque
Initiative 3: Work more closely with the Resilient Community Advisory Commission
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Adiournment:
The meeting ended at 5 40 p m due to lack of a quorum The next regularly scheduled meeting is
Monday, October 9, 2017 at 4 30 p m
Minutes approved as submitted
Minutes approved as corrected
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