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12-17-13 HRC Agenda Packet AGENDA � ���' �� Human Rights Commission �1 �� City of Golden Valley t-� 7800 Golden Valley Road V� � Golden Valley, MN 55427 December 17, 2013 5:30 pm Council Conference Room I. Call to Order II. Introductions (if needed) III. Approval of November 26, 2013 Worksession and November 26, 2013 Meeting Minutes IV. Council Updates (if any) V. Old Business A. Finalize Planning of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Event B. Finalize 2014 Work Plan C. Update on Global Golden Valley Kakehashi Project (November 16) VI. New Business A. Review Draft 2013 Annual Report(to be distributed at the meeting) B. Consider Alternate Meeting Dates for January 28, 2014 and February 25, 2014 C. Request from City of Crystal Human Rights Commissioner, Anjie Flowers VII. Communications A. League of Minnesota HRC Annual Meeting B. League of Minnesota HRC "New Conversations About Race and Racism — Facilitation Training" VIII. Adjourn MINUTES � �L� �� . Human Rights Commission (HRC) City of Golden Valley �lden 7800 Golden Valley Road V� � Golden Valley, MN 55427 Council Conference Room November 26, 2013 Worksession Commissioners present: Andrew Snope, Chair Adam Buttress, Vice-Chair Jonathan Burris Brian Cook =��'- Carla Johnson Payton Perkins (arr. 6:20pm) .� z Commissioners absent: Christopher Jordan � t �.����.a� .�f� Ethan Meirovitz ���` -x, �.�F Debra Reisner `�, Staff Liaison: Chantell Knauss Assistant City Manager The Worksession was convened at 5:40 pm by Chair Snope. 2014 Work Plan Discussion The HRC discussed the three main areas they would like to focus when considering the purpose and goals in regards to planning an event or considering an issue: • Safety • Respect • Welcoming When planning an event and considering or discussing issues the HRC wants to encourage the participation of non-commission members and partner with other similar commissions and agencies. The HRC discussed hosting three recurring annual events: • Martin Luther King Junior day of service event • LGBT Pride event • Patriot day/Veterans day event Commissioner Johnson suggested the HRC consider participation/involvement in the annual PRIDE Festival. Commissioner Perkins arrived at the meeting. The HRC discussed hosting events with an annual theme. The ideas would be that at the end each year, the HRC would pick an issue to focus on as a general theme as part of the work plan for the following year. The Commission may plan one to three discussion/participation events Human Rights Commission November 26,2013 Worksession Minutes Page 1 of 2 that will focus on specific parts of that general theme. As an outline, the HRC would incorporate the following criteria when considering these theme topics: • Identifying partners to participate with in developing an action plan around this topic; • Creating events to develop community discussion and awareness around the topic; • Promoting the topic, identifying the means to get the message out and encouraging participation; • Creating an avenue to develop a continued means of continued discussion around the topic; • Establishing clear outcome expectations for an event. Topic ideas included: Elder abuse, religious freedoms, human trafficking, disability discrimination/awareness, hunger; housing, nationality/race discrimination, domestic/relationship violence, access to education. Commissioner Cook suggested that each in the planning stages for an event, the HRC identify the goal/outcome they would like achieved from the event. Adjourn Motion by Commissioner Cook, second by Commissioner Burris to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 pm. Motion carried 6-0. �� Respectfully Submitted, Chantell Knauss Assistant City Manager Approved by HRC: Human Rights Commission November 26,2013 Worksession Minutes Page 2 of 2 MINUTES �, �L ,� Human Rights Commission (HRC) o ld'� '� City of Golden Valley en 7800 Golden Valley Road T � Golden Valley, MN 55427 V � �:, Council Conference Room November 26, 2013 Commissioners present: Andrew Snope, Chair Adam Buttress, Vice-Chair Jonathan Burris Brian Cook ��v Carla Johnson Payton Perkins �:� :�:, . ���. Commissioners absent: Christopher Jordan �� .,� Ethan Meirovitz ' ��.;, Debra Reisner `����:�"� ;�; Staff Liaison: Chantell Knauss Assistant City Manager ,,, ���'. ��� ��� The Worksession was convened at 6:41 pm by Chair Snope. Approval of October 22, 2013 Minutes Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Commissioner Cook to approve the minutes. Motion carried 6-0. Review of HRC Conversations "MN Nice�" There was a total of 23 attendees, including Council Members and HRC Commissioners, but not including the panelists or staff. The attendance included two HRC Commissioners from the City of Crystal. Commissioners and staff heard a lot of positive comments from attendees about the event. Chair Snope reported there was a lot of information out on social media sites to advertise this event, in addition to the City website, reader board, and the article in the SunPost. Commissioner Cook suggested that speakers/panelists for future events be asked to steer away from political advocacy of any particular issue, unless the HRC takes a position on proposed legislation. 2014 Work Plan Discussion In addition to the discussion at the Worksession, a suggestion was made to have outside presenters at HRC regular meetings, possibly from the State or other city HRCs, to be informed of what activities other organizations in regard to human rights. It was the consensus of the Commission to finalize the 2014 Work Plan and see if it can be placed on the January 14, 2014 Council/Manager Meeting, along with the 2013 Annual Report. Human Rights Commission November 26,2013 Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 Human Riqhts Campaiqn 2013 Municipal Eaualitv Index Report The Report is an evaluation of large cities throughout the U.S., on their laws and policies and an examination of how inclusive city services are of LGBT people. Three cities in Minnesota were evaluated: Minneapolis, St. Paul and Rochester. Out of a 100 point scale, Minneapolis scored 100, St. Paul 96 and Rochester 66. The full Report can be viewed at http://www.hrc.org/files/assets/resources/MEI 2013 report.pdf. December 17. 2013 Meetina Date There was discussion as to the December 17 meeting time. Originally, the meeting was scheduled to start at 6:30pm; however the City Council meeting also starts at that time. Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Commissioner Buttress to have the December 17, 2013 HRC meeting from 5:30-6:30pm. Motion carried 6-0. Ad�iourn Motion by Commissioner Cook, second by Commissioner Burris to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 pm. Motion carried 6-0. �k+.:x.8`�'?a°'se.. Follow-up Items: • Commissioners need to bring their ideas for their suggested 2014 annual theme(s) and for events related to that theme for the December 17, 2013 meeting. ,��,: N.��. tt� Respectfully Submitted, ��{�� Chantell Knauss Assistant City Manager Approved by HRC: November 26, 2013 ..., ��� �x yz y t�^�'�� ��rk. �`�.de'wx2;��«"�k�,�t,y,�„� ; '� �a��.e ���',.n � . •4' „- Y f� � �s PB Jy�s;°1i�� ��" x°�s'e�. � � . 9�����si e�"� i� �.��.. . °'P.��g�o°�� �'s � �.. �5� .. . � �� �t�e���� *�,�t� �n �� �c;�x, +��`J �# ry� . i ��d��N.��6 w. "i ��' � a�t .�� am�. �A �` Human Rights Commission November 26,2013 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2 Knauss, Chanteli From: anjal77@gmail.com on behaff of Anjie Flowers Sent: Thursday, December 05,2013 9;42 PM To: tfournierpci.new-hope.mn.us;Knauss,Chantell;sodonnell@ci.robbinsdale.mn.us; elizabeth.tolzmann@brooklynpark.org; robin.martinson@brooklynpark.org; mdrier@ci.brookfyn-center.rnn,us; mgoldstein@plymouthmn.gov Cc: Carolyn Maristany Subject: Re:Contact Information For HR Commissians Foflow Up Plag: Follow up Due By: Thursday, December 12,2013 8:30 AM Flag Status: Flagged Dear esteemed colleagues: My name is Anjie Flowers and I've recently been appainted to serve on the Human Rights Commission for the City of Crystal along with my colleague Ms. Carolyn Maristany. Carolyn and I serve on the school committee of the Crystal HR.C. One of our initiatives focuses on preventing bullying in the schools. We'd like to partner with other Human Rights Commissions and similar organizations in the Northwest suburbs. We are very interested in learning abaut your schoal and education initiatives and would like to host a meeting in January to discuss what you've done in the past,plans for 2014 and how we can.work tagether and.support each other. If you are interested in meeting please let me know and I'll coordinate a date and time that works for the group. Tf you are not the correct canta.ct person please let me know and/or forward this to the appropriate person. Thank you for your time! 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