## Agenda Page 1 ## AGENDA ## CHASKA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ## CHASKA CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS & ZOOM Thursday, June 25, 2026 ## 6:30 PM ## 1. Roll Call ## 2. Adopt Agenda ## 3. Open Forum/Guest Presentation ## 3.A. Lissa Weimelt, Founder of Maria's Voice ## 4. Approve Minutes 4.A. Approve Meeting Minutes - May 28, 2026 ## 5. Treasurer's Report ## 5.A. June 2026 Treasurer's Report ## 6. Old Business ## 6.A. Pride Celebration ## 6.B. River City Days Cultural Celebration ## 7. New Business 8. Next Meeting Date - July 23, 2026 9. Adjourn Page 1 of 4 ## Minutes ## CHASKA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Thursday, May 28, 2026 ## 6:30 PM ## 1. Roll Call ## Present: Vice Chairperson Carlson, Commissioners Sandison, Haanan, Mee, ## McClosky, Youth Representative Haga, and City Staff Elise Durbin ## Absent: Commissioners Hubbard and Duffy ## 2. Adopt Agenda ## Motion: Commissioner Sandison ## Second: Commissioner Mee ## Motion: Carried ## 3. Open Forum/Guest Presentation ## 3.A. Matthew Schrad, Executive Director of Slam The Stigma Matthew Schrad provided information on his organization. He described what mental health is and how these issues can affect people. He stated some statistics of the effects of mental health issues on different life stages. He shared his story and how mental health has impacted him. He discussed how he started his organization and the reasons behind it. He listed the programs they currently offer. He explained the ways that they can help his organization and aid in helping with mental health issues in general. Commissioner Haanan asked if this program is just for men and athletes. Mr. Shrad stated that this program is for any students, not just athletes. Commissioner Mee noted that he has a similar story to his. He asked if they are looking to add more activities daily. Mr. Shrad stated that as they grow, they will hope to open more days during the week and provide fun daily activities. Commissioner McClosky asked what the current demographic of students is. Mr. Shrad stated that it is mainly high school students, boys and girls. ## 4. Approve Minutes 4.A. Adopt Meeting Minutes – April 23, 2026 ## Motion: Commissioner Haanan ## Second: Commissioner Mee ## Motion: Carried Page 2 of 4 ## MINUTES-CHASKA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION May 28, 2026 PAGE 2 ## 5. Treasurer’s Report 5.A. Treasurer’s Report 2026 Durbin reported May expenses as follows: They have begun to purchase items for Pride, and the $3000 budget for the Pride Celebration is reflected in the budget. ## Motion: Commissioner Mee ## Second: Commissioner Sandison ## Motion Carried ## 6. Old Business ## 6.A. Pride Celebration Commissioner Haanan provided an update on where the subcommittee is in the planning process. She noted that they have started to secure reservations and are narrowing down the decisions for activities and other aspects of the event. She stated that they still have photo booth supplies from last year. They are planning a rainbow runway for the kids to participate in. The celebration is at ## Lions Park on June 27 th from 3-6 p.m. ## 6.B. River City Days Opening Celebration Durbin stated that they were asked to do an opening celebration for River City Days. The Commission will coordinate the celebration, and it will be funded by River City Days. She noted that the subcommittee has met to begin brainstorming ideas for this celebration. ## 7. New Business None. 8. Next Meeting Date – June 25, 2026 at City Hall Council Chambers and Zoom. 9. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m. Page 3 of 4 2026 Beginning Balance: $7,000 ## January Music (MLK Day event) ($200.00) Speaker (MLK Day event) ($500.00) Awards (MLK Day event) ($333.48) Refreshments (MLK Day event) ($45.00) ## February ## March ## April ## May T-Shirts (Pride event) ($745.50) ## June Ice Cream treats (Pride event) Giveaways (Pride event) Tie Dye kits (Pride event) ## Pride Event Remaining Balance ($149.88) ($103.95) ($47.78) ($1,952.89) Balance: $2,921.52 ## Notes: The April 2026 HRC meeting approved a $3000 budget for the Pride event. ## CHASKA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION June 25, 2026 Page 4 of 4