Human Rights Commission Meeting Date: July 24, 2024
To: Human Rights Commission
From: Claudia Garcia, Staff Liaison
Title
Staff Report.
Body
Action Requested:
None.
Summary Report:
The following are some updates on activities to share with the Human Rights Commission:
o City of Northfield
§ Community Events Calendar:
• Events Calendar - Northfield, Minnesota (northfieldmn.gov) <https://events.northfieldmn.gov/>
§ Collaborating with different community partners and city departments:
• Admin
o 2024 Elections
§ Election dates:
(Polls are open 7am- 8pm)
• August 13, 2024 Primary Election Day
• November 5, 2024 General Election Day
§ Voting Early
(Vote early in the Primary Election; June 28-August 12 at Northfield City Hall, 2nd Floor Training Room, 801 Washington Street. Must be in line 15 minutes before closing time.)
• Mondays, 7:30am- 4:30 pm
• Tuesdays, 7:30 am- 6pm
• Wednesdays, 7:30am- 4:30pm
• Thursdays, 7:30am- 4:30pm
• Fridays, 7:30am- 12:00pm
• Northfieldmn.gov/EarlyVoting
§ Registering in Advance
• Register to vote in advance to save time on Election Day. Register by July 23, 2024 for the Primary Election. Register by October 15, 2024 for the General Election.
• Mnvotes.org
§ Questions?
• For questions regarding elections, please contact:
o Lynette Peterson, City Clerk
§ 507-645-3001
§ Lynette.peterson@northfieldmn.gov <mailto:Lynette.peterson@northfieldmn.gov>
§ Nothfieldmn.gov/Vote
• Night to Unite
o Tuesday, August 6, 2024
o Northfield’s Night to Unite is an evening to gather with your neighbors, get to know each other, and promote community safety! Your neighborhood can also receive a free party kit (which includes plates, napkins, utensils, and activities for kids) and a visit from local police, fire, ambulance, mayor, or city staff.
o Northfieldmn.gov/NightToUnite
• Northfield Public Library
o The Library is now selling:
§ Hiawathaland Bus tokens
§ Processing US passports by appointment:
• Home - Passport Services - MyNPL at Northfield Public Library <https://mynpl.org/passports>
• Service hours:
o Mon: 9am-noon; 1-4pm
o Tues: 9am-noon; 1-4pm
o Wed: 9am-noon; 1-4pm
o Thurs: 1-4pm; 5-7pm
o 1st & 3rd Sat: 10am-2pm
§ Arts and Culture Commission- Under the guidance of stars
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§ Hispanic Heritage Celebration
• Saturday, September 14, 2024
• Staff Liaison Claudia is on the HHC committee
• Engineering:
o Provide feedback on Construction & Development Projects
§ Construction & Development Projects | Northfield, MN - Official Website (northfieldmn.gov) <https://www.northfieldmn.gov/291/Construction-Development-Projects>
§ Staying connected with live projects on “Notify Me” to stay up to date on live projects. <https://www.northfieldmn.gov/291/Construction-Development-Projects>
• DMV
o Hours:
§ Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 7:30am- 4:15pm
§ Tuesday 7:30am-5:45pm
§ Friday 7:30am-11:45am
o Continuous efforts for accessibility and equity:
§ Interpreter Etiquette Meeting Participants | Northfield, MN - Official Website (northfieldmn.gov) <https://www.northfieldmn.gov/1506/Meeting-Participants>
§ Cultural & Language Training
• <https://www.northfieldmn.gov/1297/LanguageLine>
§ Providing communications in English and Spanish
• Social media platforms
o (1) City of Northfield, Minnesota | Northfield MN | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/cityofnorthfield>
o •City of Northfield (@cityofnorthfield) Instagram photos and videos <https://www.instagram.com/cityofnorthfield/?hl=en>
o (3) City of Northfield account | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/city-of-northfield-account-7514b2278/>
§ Accessibility links on City website
§ Northfield Public Broadcasting
• Recording and Live Streaming Board and Commission Meetings
• Charter Spectrum channels 180 & 187 and on the City website.
• Encouraging community organizations/individuals to submit video content.
• Researching NPB and YouTube videos more accessible in multiple languages.
o City of Northfield - YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtnTBbacEOB4MxgNKzctOag>
Alternative Options:
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Financial Impacts:
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Tentative Timelines:
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