Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
Human Rights Commission — Tuesday, September 1, 2026
14 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 2Approvedper the meeting record — vote tally not extracted
Approval of Meeting Agenda
The Human Rights Commission approved its September 1, 2026 meeting agenda as presented, allowing the meeting to proceed through planned business items.
Item 3Approvedper the meeting record — vote tally not extracted
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
The Commission approved the minutes from its prior meeting, officially recording the actions taken at that session.
Item 4Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Resident Concerns on Flock Safety Cameras and Police Surveillance
Multiple Richfield residents raised concerns during open public comment about the Richfield Police Department's use of Flock surveillance cameras, including fears about ICE agent access to camera data and media reports of residents being surveilled or incarcerated based on Flock data. The Commission voted to move the discussion up on the agenda and to hold a future open forum with City Council Representative Walter Burk, a Richfield PD representative, and a Flock representative to answer residents' questions; residents will submit written questions to the PD, which aims to respond within four weeks.
Item history
- Jun 2, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · Needs Public Input
- Sep 1, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · This item
Item 5Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Reports/Recommendations from Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Liaisons
The Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and City, City Council, and School Board liaisons will each give updates on their areas. These reports keep the Commission informed on coordination with City government and schools.
Item 6.a.iOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Work Plan Review: November Meeting Date Decision
The Commission will decide its November 2026 meeting date, choosing among Wednesday 11/4, Monday 11/9, Tuesday 11/10 (which conflicts with a City Council meeting), Wednesday 11/11, or Thursday 11/12. This sets when residents can next attend or submit comment to the Commission after October.
Item 6.a.ii.1Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Proclamation Revisit: Hispanic Heritage Month
The Commission will revisit and consider approving a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation, to be presented at the September 22, 2026 City Council meeting by Commission member Callmie. This recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month citywide.
Item 6.a.ii.2Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Proclamation Due for Approval: Indigenous Peoples Day
The Commission will consider approving an Indigenous Peoples Day proclamation, to be presented by Commission member Tim F. at the October 13, 2026 City Council meeting. This recognizes Indigenous Peoples Day citywide.
Item history
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · Informational
- Sep 1, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · This item
Item 6.a.ii.3Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Proclamation Planned for November Approval: Human Rights Day
The Commission will plan to approve a Human Rights Day proclamation in November, to be presented at the December 8, 2026 City Council meeting. This recognizes Human Rights Day citywide.
Item 6.a.iiiOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Fall Legal Advice Clinic
The Commission will discuss plans for a fall legal advice clinic, which would offer residents access to legal guidance. No further details on date, location, or scope are provided in the agenda.
Item 6.BDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Proclamation Updates: Whereas Clauses and Indigenous Peoples Day Draft
The Commission approved updates to the "whereas" clause references used in its proclamations and assigned Commissioner Tim Franzen to draft an Indigenous Peoples Day proclamation, which is slated for presentation at the October 13, 2026 City Council meeting per the agenda.
Item 6.cDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
HRC Open House in Columbia Heights (October Meeting Cancelled)
Commission members will attend an HRC Open House event in Columbia Heights on September 29, 2026, and as a result the Commission's regular October meeting will be cancelled. This affects when the public can next attend a regular Human Rights Commission meeting.
Item 7.aOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Flock Camera Discussion
The Commission will hold a discussion on Flock automated license plate reader cameras, a topic that may relate to surveillance and privacy concerns in Richfield. No specific proposal or decision details are provided in the agenda.
Item history
- Jun 2, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · Needs Public Input
- Aug 6, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · Informational
- Sep 1, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · This item
Item 8Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Committee Reports
The Commission will hear updates from its internal committees. No specific committee topics are detailed in the agenda.
Item 9Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Next Meeting/Announcements: Upcoming Meeting Schedule
The Commission will announce its upcoming meeting schedule, noting that the next meeting date is to be determined pending the November date decision made earlier in this meeting.
Official documents
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