## Agenda Page 1 ## AGENDA ## CHASKA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ## CHASKA CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS & ZOOM Thursday, July 23, 2026 ## 6:30 PM ## 1. Roll Call ## 2. Adopt Agenda ## 3. Open Forum/Guest Presentation ## 3.A. Serrah Ssemukutu, ACT United ## 4. Approve Minutes 4.A. Approve Meeting Minutes - June 25, 2026 ## 5. Treasurer's Report 5.A. Treasurer's Report - July 2026 ## 6. Old Business 6.A. Pride Celebration recap ## 6.B. River City Days Cultural Celebration ## 7. New Business 8. Next Meeting Date - August 27, 2026 9. Adjourn Work session immediately following the meeting Page 1 of 5 ## Minutes ## CHASKA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Thursday, June 25, 2026 ## 6:30 PM ## 1. Roll Call ## Present: Chairperson Hubbard, Vice Chairperson Carlson, Commissioners Hanne Sandison, Kechi Duffy, Youth Representative Sean Haga, and City Staff Elise ## Durbin ## Absent: Commissioners McClosky, Haanan, and Mee ## 2. Adopt Agenda ## Motion: Commissioner Carlson ## Second: Commissioner Haga ## Motion: Carried ## 3. Open Forum/Guest Presentation ## 3.A. Lissa Weimelt, Founder of Maria’s Voice Lissa Weimelt provided a background on her organization, Maria’s Voice. She explained the reasoning behind the name of her organization. She shared that her organization is named after her daughter, who was murdered in an act of domestic violence in 2020. She shared that the mission of her organization is to prevent domestic abuse and aims to end domestic abuse. She provided the six CDC strategies and how Maria’s Voice implements these and takes action against domestic abuse. She reviewed the different forms of advertising and resources they provide to reach the community. She listed the programs they offer to adults, kids, teens, and men. She noted that they prioritize accessibility and readability regardless of reading level on all advertising and outreach. She reviewed the national recognition that Maria’s Voice has received. She listed the locations where they provide education. She presented the ways that people can help Maria’s Voice. Commissioner Carlson thanked her for her message on how to prevent abuse. She asked what the best thing someone can do to be an ally to those who are experiencing abuse. Ms. Weimelt shared that stating that you miss them or are concerned about them and trying to find time to connect with that person is the simplest, most effective way to help. She noted that this provides a place for Page 2 of 5 ## MINUTES-CHASKA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION June 25, 2026 PAGE 2 them to open up, and she added that the best thing you can do is listen and possibly give them a resource card from her organization. ## 4. Approve Minutes 4.A. Adopt Meeting Minutes – May 28, 2026 ## Motion: Commissioner Carlson ## Second: Commissioner Duffy ## Motion: Carried ## 5. Treasurer’s Report 5.A. Treasurer’s Report 2026 Durbin reported June expenses as follows: Since the May meeting, they have been purchasing items for the Pride Celebration.…