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Human Rights Commission Minutes October 17, 2012 — Draft Minutes Page 6 of 9 230 23 � Chair Grefenberg explained two people of the community that raised concerns with this traffic 232 stop were sent this evening's agenda and made aware that this matter would be discussed in 233 detail. He noted neither was able to attend. 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 Commissioner Groff questioned how the HRC could serve to bridge communication between the Police Department and the public. Chair Grefenberg commented it was not the HRC's task to investigate matters, but instead to discuss human rights activities. He thanked Chief Mathwig for attending this evening and requested further information on the traffic stop. 242 Chief Mathwig discussed the event in detail stating those interested in gathering more 243 information on the matter could always contact the Police Department to ask for further details 244 on the traffic stop. He explained it was be beneficial for the public to gain this information first 245 hand and not through hearsay. He stated the Community Resource Coordinator would be 246 another resource for public questions. 247 248 Commissioner Brisbois asked how she should respond to those seeking more information on this 249 event. Chief Mathwig encouraged her to direct the public to call the main Police Department 250 number and speak to the head of the patrol unit. 251 252 Chair Grefenberg explained the Commission was responsible to develop programs with formal 253 and informal education that will assist against discrimination and recognize potential problem 254 areas in the community. He was pleased this matter was discussed by the Commission but did 255 not see that any further action from the HRC was necessary. He thanked Chief Mathwig for 256 being present this evening and addressing the Commission's comments. 257 258 259 260 261 262 New Business Commissioner Kevin Lindsey, Minnesota Department of Human Rights, on Amending the State Constitution: the Voter ID and Marriage Amendments (Time Certain 7:10 p.m.) 263 Chair Grefenberg stated Commissioner Kevin Lindsey was present this evening to discuss 264 amending the State Constitution regarding Voter ID's and the Marriage Amendment. He then 265 introduced himself to Mr. Lindsey noting he was from the Iron Range. Each Commissioner took 266 267 268 269 270 the time to introduce themselves along with their interest in human rights issues. Mayor Dan Roe addressed the group stating he was working to represent, serve and understand the entire community. This made human rights issues a concern for him. 271 Commissioner Kevin Lindsey thanked the HRC for their time and explained he was an 272 employment back�;round as a law attorney in the Twin Cities. He noted he also sits on the Public 273 Housing Authority in St. Paul, where he lives. Commissioner Lindsey indicated he was involved