Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
Human Rights Commission — Tuesday, April 7, 2026
10 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 2Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Approval of Agenda
Commission members reviewed and considered approval of the April 7, 2026 meeting agenda.
Item 3Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Approval of Minutes
The Commission considered approving minutes from its previous meeting.
Item 4Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Open Public Comment
The Commission opened the floor for residents not already on the agenda to address the Commission on items not otherwise listed, with each speaker limited to three minutes.
Item history
- Feb 5, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · Informational
- Apr 7, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · This item
- Jul 7, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · Informational
Item 5Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Reports: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Liaisons
Commission officers and liaisons (City, City Council, School Board) gave updates on their respective roles and activities.
Item 6aOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Disability Pride Month Parade Planning with RDAP and the ARC
The Commission discussed plans for a Disability Pride Month parade in partnership with the Richfield Disability Advocacy Partnership (RDAP) and the ARC.
Item 6bOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Work Plan Review: Heritage Month Proclamations
The Commission reviewed proclamations due for approval for Jewish American Heritage Month (led by Ken) and Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month (led by Dana), and previewed proclamations for Pride Month and Juneteenth to be approved in May with presentation in June.
Item history
- Mar 3, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · Under Review
- Apr 7, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · This item
- Aug 6, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · Approved
Item 6cOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Jacobsen Award Discussion
The Commission discussed the Jacobsen award as part of its new business.
Item 6dOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Mid-term Elections Discussion
The Commission held a discussion regarding the upcoming mid-term elections.
Item 7aOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Recurring Business: Speaker Ideas
The Commission discussed potential future guest speakers, including Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, a representative on Minnesota Paid Leave, and a Hennepin County embedded social worker with the Richfield Police Department, tentatively for a May or June meeting.
Item 8Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Announcements/Open Forum
The Commission held an open forum for announcements at the end of the meeting.
Official documents
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