04/16/09AGENDA
GOLDEN VALLEY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Golden Valley City Hall
Council Conference Room
April 16, 2009 — 7 pm
A = Action D = Discussion
Call to Order
Open Forum
Chair's Report
A - Approval of the minutes of the December 11, 2008 regular meeting
Committee Reports:
D - School Education
- WMEP (West Metro Education Program) update
- Essay Contest- Judges Needed
D - Housing
D - League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions
D - Share the Dream
D - Discrimination
Old Business
D - School Boundaries (Dykstra)
New Business
D - Committee Establishments: By -Laws Article VI (Jordan)
D - Attendance Requirements (Jordan)
D - Long Term Goals (Hoyt)
D - Golden Valley Days Participation (Jordan)
D - Election of Officers (Jordan)
Adjournment
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Date: April 15, 2009
To: Golden Valley Human Rights Commission
From: Joe Hogeboom, City Planner
Subject: 2010 United States Census
Planning
763-593-8095 1763-593-8109 (fax)
Introduction
In April 2010, the United States Census Bureau will conduct its decennial population census
count and demographical survey of the nation. Data collected in the census is critical in
determining reappointment and redistricting of local, state and federal congressional
boundaries, as well as the allocation of federal and state funds. Local governments have
been asked to aid the United States Census Bureau in ensuring that all people are counted
fairly and efficiently.
Background
Article 1, Section 2 of the United States Constitution mandates a headcount of everyone
residing in the United States and its territories. This includes people of all ages, both citizens
and non -citizens. The first census count was conducted in 1790. Subsequent census counts
have been completed every ten years thereafter.
The 2010 United States Census will be different from years past, in that it will contain only ten
questions per form. The former "long form" is now part of the annual American Community
Survey. The Census Bureau will also have a more accurate list of addresses, due in part to the
availability of residential data from Geographic Information Systems.
In March, the City Council issued a proclamation of support for the 2010 United States
Census. In doing so, the Council authorized the City to join the `Hennepin County Complete
Count Committee.' The Complete Count Committee was established to ensure that all
residents of Hennepin County are represented in the census count. The Committee seeks to
increase awareness about the census, and to motivate residents in the community to respond.
The Complete Count Committee is charged with developing and implementing a plan designed
to target unique populations within the County. This includes immigrant populations, homeless
populations, student populations, etc. Specialized materials can be made available by the
United States Census Bureau to assist certain populations, but the Census Bureau must first
be made aware that a need exists.
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Request of the Human Rights Commission
The Planning Department has committed to ensuring the City's success in the 2010 Census.
Planning staff requests the assistance of the Human Rights Commission in identifying ways in
which to communicate census material to various populations in the City. Staff also seeks
assistance in distribution and promotion of census information to various populations in the
City.
I will attend the May meeting of the Human Rights Commission to discuss ways in which the
Commission can assist the City in greater detail. In the meantime, if you have questions or
would like to discuss the 2010 United States Census in greater detail, please contact me at
jhogeboomCa),ci.golden-valley. mn.us or 763-593-8099.