2025-04-10 - MIN - PEACE Commission Meeting (unsigned)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order
Chair Gladney called meeting to order 6:37 pm.
Land Acknowledgement:
We acknowledge and honor the Dakota nation, on whose ancestral land the City of Golden Valley
is built, and whose land resources we use. We commit to counteracting the erasure of the
cultural practices and presence of the Dakota people and through education and by amplifying a
wide range of indigenous voices.
2. Attendance/Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Trey Gladney, Katrina Cisneros, Janet Frisch, Bridget Glass, Karen Boehne
Commissioners Absent: Alicia Dang, Trevor Parkes, and Henry Crosby
Staff Present: Kirsten Santelices, Deputy City Manager
3. Approval of Agenda
MOTION to approve agenda as submitted by Commissioner Glass; seconded by Commissioner
Frisch. Motion carried -5-0.
4. Approval of Minutes
MOTION to approve January 2025 Meeting Minutes as submitted by Commissioner Frisch; seconded
by Commissioner Cisneros. Motion carried 5-0.
5. Old Business
A. Commission Member Updates and Recruitment
Staff Santelices provided an update on Commission recruitment, stating that City Council has
appointed two new members, effective May 1, 2025, and shared remaining vacancies, including
one at large and two youth vacancies.
Vice Chair Cisneros and Commissioner Frisch discussed the importance of recruiting and staying
aligned to the purpose and values outlined in the bylaws. Commissioner Frisch reminded the
Commission that there is a standing invitation to the Police department for both participation in
regular meetings and two seats on the Commission. Commissioner Boehne asked that the
Command staff rotate through, and Vice Chair Cisneros thanked Commissioner Boehne for
leveraging relationships to hopefully get more Police participation. The Commission also
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discussed the need for more onboarding for new Commissioners. Staff reminded the
Commission of the upcoming Onboarding and Recognition event on May 1, 2025.
B. Partnership Opportunities
Chair Gladney shared that the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) requested the
PEACE Commission to partner on an upcoming Building an Equitable Golden Valley community
forum. Commissioners discussed briefly, including the value of the event, its alignment with
PEACE’s mission and scope of duties, and the Commission’s role. Commissioners deliberated
their support of events that don’t include police participation, contemplating that they may
need to move the work forward with or without police presence, serving as a bridge between
police and community. Commission tabled the discussion and requested more information.
Chair and staff will bring more information to the May meeting.
C. Review of Community Engagement Sessions
Commissioners Boehne and Frisch provided an overview of recent community engagement
sessions hosted by the City as part of the Collaborative Solutions Grant initiatives. The turnout
at the License Plate Reader policy forum was strong and the conversation showed community
interest and community concern. Community members were deeply invested in data and how
it is used, especially for potential racial profiling. Overall Commissioners stated the following:
• the facilitator was very skilled, fostering communication and getting people involved;
• having subject matter experts (Police and Fire) present was helpful; and
• some community members were confused about the purpose of the event (postcards
weren’t clear enough)
Commissioners also briefly discussed the community input sessions related to the City’s
expanded response initiatives. Commission stated that it was very interesting, got community
talking, were complimentary of the City using data to inform decisions, and that the Pohlad
Family Foundation grant has been doing some great things in the City.
The next engagement sessions are April 21 and April 24 at Brookview. Commission suggested in
the future that policies are sent in advance to folks who pre-register and have copies of the
policies at the sessions. Commission would also like to be looped back into the meetings where
community engagement is shared internally.
Staff Santelices clarified for the Commission that the refreshments at the community
engagement sessions are not being paid for by the Commission. The 2024-2025 budget carry
forward process did not include Commission’s unspent 2024 funds.
D. Police Department Staffing Update
Staff Santelices provided an update on recruitment efforts. Commission ers asked about future
opportunities to sit on interview panels. Commission discussed reforming the subcommittees
after the start of two new Commissioners in May. Staff also reminded Commissioners to
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regularly check their emails for updates, including opportunities to engage with activities like
interviews.
Staff Santelices also shared that the City had started the recruitment process for the
Community Connections Specialist position.
E. City Manager/PEACE Chairs Meeting Recap
Chair Gladney provided an update on a meeting with the City Manager and previous staff
liaison to discuss the work of the commission. Discussion included the vision and bylaws. Chair
expressed feeling supported by City Manager Schuchman.
The Commission will review and discuss the vision and bylaws at the next meeting.
Commissioner Boehne recommended updating the bylaws to consider incorporating the Fire
department, changing the “P” in PEACE to Public Safety.
In addition to discussing bylaws, the Commission will vote on new Chair and Vice Chair,
redefine subcommittees, and review the budget at the May meeting.
6. Adjournment
Adjourned at 7:41 pm