Chaska Human Rights Commission Meeting 11.20.25

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Roll call

Approval of agenda

Approval of minutes from October 23, 2025

Treasurer's report

Cultural heritage month event review (Latino voices, Katrina festival, Celebrate India)

Planning for Dr. King festival (January 2026)

2026 budget discussion and strategic planning

Partnership strategies with city departments and community organizations

Votes (3)

Adopt the agenda with the additional topic

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Kchi and Martin

Approve the minutes of October 23rd, 2025

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Kchi · Seconded by Kevin

Approve the treasurer's report

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Martin and Jennifer

Notable Quotes (2)

I didn't know that my community could celebrate my heritage. I thought I had to go to St. Paul or Bloomington.

Chair Carlson
Cultural heritage eventsAttendee feedback regarding the Celebrate India event.

I'd like to see us start budgeting for each event instead of someone saying, 'Okay, we're going to need 3,000 for this event.'

Martin
BudgetingDiscussion on future financial sustainability.

People (7)

Chair CarlsonChair

Leading the commission meeting and discussions on event budgets.

EliseStaff/City Liaison

Managing the treasurer's report and event invoicing.

MartinCommissioner

Advocating for sustainable event budgeting and future planning.

KchiCommissioner

Serving as MC for the upcoming Dr. King festival.

Ethan KabaGuest Speaker

Confirmed guest speaker for the 2026 MLK celebration.

Stacy Nelson KumarCommissioner

Collaborating on MLK festival planning.

Places Mentioned

Chaska City HallChaska Community CenterChaska Event CenterChaska LibraryTwin Cities areaCarver County

Events & Meetings (4)

  • November 20th, 2025: Human Rights Commission Meeting
  • October 23rd, 2025: Previous commission meeting
  • January 2026: Upcoming Dr. King festival
  • December 15th, 2025: City council vote on final budget/levy
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