Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
Human Rights Commission — Thursday, February 5, 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
Commissioners reviewed and approved the meeting agenda for the February 3, 2026 session.
Item 3Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Approval of Minutes
Commissioners were scheduled to review and approve minutes from the prior Human Rights Commission meeting.
Item 4Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Open Public Comment
The Commission set aside time for residents not on the agenda to address the Commission, with each speaker limited to three minutes on items not otherwise listed.
Item history
- Feb 5, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · This item
- Apr 7, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · Needs Public Input
Item 5Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Reports from Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Liaisons
The Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and City, City Council, and School Board liaisons were scheduled to give updates on Commission activities.
Item 6aDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
New Commissioner Introductions and Reflection on Current Events
New Human Rights Commission members were introduced, and commissioners reflected together on current events affecting the community.
Item 6bOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Juneteenth Event Planning Update - Subcommittees
Subcommittees reported on planning for the Juneteenth event, covering the main stage/amphitheater performance lineup and logistics, a kids' family space, fundraising and permit budgeting, marketing, food vendors and sponsored tables, resource tables, and day-of volunteering.
Item history
- Feb 5, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · This item
- Mar 3, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · Needs Public Input
Item 6cOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
2025 Work Plan Review: Proclamations and Calendar
The Commission reviewed its 2025 work plan, including proclamation approvals due in February (Black History Month and Women's History Month) and March (Arab American Heritage Month), a potential Spring Legal Advice Clinic, and the Jacobsen Award nomination window.
Item history
- Jan 6, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · Under Review
- Feb 5, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · This item
Item 7Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Recurring Business: Speaker Ideas and 2026 Work Plan
The Commission discussed potential future speakers, including Mid-MN Legal Aid, MN Paid Leave, and a Hennepin County embedded social worker with the Richfield Police Department, and noted the 2026 work plan will be reviewed at the March meeting.
Item 8Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Announcements and Open Forum
The Commission set aside time for general announcements and open discussion at the close of the meeting.
Item 9Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned, with the next Human Rights Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Official documents
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