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Human Relations Commission
CIC Room
300 W. Laporte Avenue
April 12, 2001, 5:30-7:45 p.m.
Council Liaison: Bill Bertschy Staff Liaison: Angelina Powell Phone:. 221-6525
Chairperson: Bob Lenk Phone: 493-5809
A regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission was held on April 12, 2001 in the CIC Roo
W. Laporte Avenue.
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HRC Members present Dan Devine, Mary Gomez, Shion Hung, Rita Klepac, Ingrid Kolstoe, Bob
Lenk, Richard Miller, Man Oberoi,
HRC Members absent
with notification Parker Preble
Staff Members present: Angelina Powell, HRC Staff Liaison
I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Bob Lenk at 5:45 p.m.
II. Approval of Minutes. Chair Bob Lenk asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting held on March 15, 2001. Dan Devine made a motion to approve. Man Oberoi seconded the
motion. The minutes were approved unanimously.
I1I. Subcommittees. The only subcommittees to report activity since the last regular commission meeting
were the Human Relations Award Subcommittees and the Human Resource Grant subcommittees.
Diversity Subcommittee. The subcommittee met on March 27. The agenda included establishing the
schedule of meetings for the remainder of the year, the Human Relations Commission training
scheduled for April 20 and 21, and the budget proposal for a film series "to promote the acceptance
and respect for diversity through educational programs and activities." There was also some
brainstorming done on subcommittee work plan items.
Human Relations Award Subcommittee. Nominations closed on March 31. Angelina has prepared
copy sets for each category. The subcommittee members will review the nominations and make a
selection of the winners in each of the four categories (Youth, Adult, Senior and Organization.)
Letters of invitations will be going out to City Council, ciity staff, nominees, nominators, and their
guests. Work related to finalizing planning for the breakfast such as ordering plaques, completing
certificates and the program as well as confirming facility/catering arrangements will be done by the
date of the annual breakfast — Tuesday, May 1.
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IV. Old Business.
City Budget 2002-2003. Rita Klepac reviewed the details of the community film series proposal she drafted
for the City of Fort Collins 2002 and 2003 Budget. Rita gave examples of some films that might be included in
the series. She also reported that she has been working with members of the Foothills Unitarian Church who
might be interested in helping us promote a film series on diversity. A follow-up meeting is scheduled.
The commission agreed that the proposal was ready to go. At the request of the commission, Angelina will
forward the proposal to City Manager John Fischbach via the Budget Office. The commission asks for his
consideration for inclusion in his recommended budget.
Period Review before City Council. Chair Bob Lenk distributed the first draft of responses to City Council's
Periodic Review questions that he prepared. Bob asked that members come back to the meeting on May 10
ready to work on a final draft. All the documents (Questionnaire, City Code description of duties, 2001 Work
Plan, 2000 Annual Report and Current Bylaws) need to be submitted to the Clerk's office by July 9, 2001 and
will need full commission member review and support.
V. NewBusiness - Election of Officers
Position
Candidate
Moved
Seconded
Vote
Chair
Bob Lenk
Man Oberoi
Shion Hung
YESUnanimously
Vice Chair
Ingrid Kolstoe
Dan Devine
Man Oberoi
YES Unanimously
Diversity
Mary Gomez
Shion Hung
Ingrid Kolstoe
YES Unanimously
FIR Awards
Shion Hung
Dan Devine
Ingrid Kolstoe
YES Unanimously
Police
Rich Miller
Dan Devine
Ingrid Kolstoe
YES Unanimously
VI. Adjournment. Shion Hung made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mary Gomez seconded the
motion. The meeting was adjourned by Chair Bob Lenk at 7:45 p.m.