HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuman Relations Commission - Minutes - 09/12/2019HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
September 12, 2019 5:30 – 7:30 pm
CIC Room, City Hall, 300 LaPorte Ave., Fort Collins, CO
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o CALL TO ORDER
o Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Julia Mackewich at 5:33 pm
o ROLL CALL
o Present: Eva Amason Jean Runyon
Colleen Conway Vic Smith
Cindy Davis Phil Walker
Julia Mackewich
o Absent: Sean Dellenbach Wendy True
o Staff Present: Christine Macrina, Boards and Commissions Coordinator
o Observers: Beth Jaeger
Myles Crane, Senior Advisory Board
o AGENDA REVIEW
o APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
o Jean Runyon moved that the 8/8/19 minutes be approved as is. Second by Phil Walker. Vote to
approve: 7-0
o PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
o None
o PRESENTATIONS
o Delaney McNally – Intergenerational Conversations. Delaney is a junior at Loveland HS. She
founded Generation Connect 4 years ago. Designed to build the gap between youth and elderly
populations. Age friendly conversations take place, reducing social isolation and promoting empathy
for each other. Generation Connect is partnering with Ft Collins Senior Advisory Board to offer “Let’s
Talk” on October 26 from 9-11 am at the Ft Collins Senior Center. Delaney is asking the HRC to
support the Intergenerational Conversations
o BUDGET REVIEW
o Current funds available: $4407.52
o Allocating $1500 for HRC Awards and $1500 for HRC Facilitator Training
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o NEW BUSINESS
o None
o OLD BUSINESS
o Cracking the Codes Facilitator Training
10 confirmed replies for attendance to the training
Discussion as to how the HRC will support the new facilitators
Meet with Tony at 8:00 am 9/28 to discuss
Tony Goggans is proposing the HRC creates a Dialogue Network to continue the
work of Cracking the Codes.
Questions as to the structure of such a proposal
Will speak further with Tony on 9/28
Suggested we add this to the 2020 Work Plan
Jean Runyon will share a sheet on facilitator key points
Christine will look into how to stream Cracking the Codes
Idea was shared that perhaps teachers, etc. could earn CU’s by attending Cracking
the Code
Colleen will coordinate food – drinks, snacks, Panaro’s for lunch
Julia will send out the names of those who have confirmed their attendance
At the conclusion of the first session, request that attendees come to the next
session with ideas, questions, what they need. HRC will need to define what we can
offer
o HRC Awards
December 3, 2019 4:00 Reception 4:45 Start City Hall
HRC will invite a keynote speaker – Alma Vigo-Morales
Women’s’ Commission will present their award also. They will contribute to the
workforce
Work session for preparation Thursday, October 26 5:30 pm Civic Center 117 N
Mason. Enter from the West side. Sean will provide an agenda
Nominations – none as of today
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Award will again be the painting Vic will contact the artist for prices
o Youth Member Addition
Decision will need to be made as to whether we add a member or work to change
City Code
City Council 9/24 work session will discuss changes to Boards and Commissions
o BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
o None
o OTHER BUSINESS
o City Council will conduct a Periodic Review of the HRC this year. Reviews are done every 4
years. A questionnaire looks to see if the HRC is aligned with the City Strategic Plan, the HRC
Work Plan, City Code, etc. The City looks for what they can do to support the HRC and what
can be enhanced
o Intergeneration Conversations. Phil Walker moves that we co-sponsor the activity. Jean
Runyon seconds. Vote to approve: 7-0
o Jean Runyon requests that a Principles of Community discussion be added to the October
agenda
o Jean Runyon also stated that she would like to see the program “The Longest Table” added to
the HRC 2020 Work Plan
o Cindy Davis – FYI. Issue that occurred at CSU regarding blackface. It was stated by Vic that
he believed the CSU administration responded immediately
o ADJOURNMENT
o Motion to adjourn was made by Vic Smith. Second by Eva Amason. Vote to approve: 7-0.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:22 pm
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