07-30-13 HRC Minutes MINUTES
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Manager's Conference Room
July 30, 2013
Commissioners present: Chair Andy Snope
Vice-Chair Adam Buttress
Jonathan Burris
Carla Johnson
Christopher Jordan
Payton Perkins
Debra Reisner
Commissioners absent: Ethan Meirovitz
Staff Liaison: Chantell Knauss
Assistant City Manager
Guests: Susan Blood, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
Executive Director
The meeting was convened at 6:32 pm by Chair Snope. Introductions were made.
Commissioner Burris requested the addition of discussion of a Resolution Recommending the
City Council Publicly Proclaim That Golden Valley is a Welcoming City For All and
Acknowledging the Minnesota Marriage Equality Act of 2013 be added to the agenda after the
presentation from Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council.
Approval of June 25. 2013 Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Jordan, second by Vice-Chair Buttress to approve the
minutes. Motion carried 7-0.
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
Susan Blood, Executive Director of the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council (NHHSC),
distributed and reviewed with the Commission information on NHHSC services, including the
Northwest Hennepin County Regional Profile and Golden Valley Community Profile 2013. Blood
also left a copy of the DVD, "Starting Over: New Immigration Stories of Education, Employment
and Entrepreneurship in Minnesota's Northwest Hennepin County Region" which will be
available from Knauss for anyone interested in viewing it.
Resolution 13-01
Commissioner Burris introduced a Resolution Recommending the City Council Publicly Proclaim
That Golden Valley is a Welcoming City For All and Acknowledging the Minnesota Marriage
Equality Act of 2013. It was suggested to remove the language listing various types of people
and classes and replace with "...proclaiming that Golden Valley is a welcoming City for all..."
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Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Commissioner Johnson to adopt
Resolution 13-01 with the suggested change. Motion carried 7-0.
Council Uqdates: Guidelines for Advisorv Commissions Committees Boards and Councils
Knauss reported that the Guidelines were reviewed by the City Council at their July 9, 2013
Council/Manager Worksession. The result of the Council discussion was that they would like to
see consistency in all the Commissions/Boards bylaws in regard to the length of term for the
Chair and Vice-Chair. The HRC Bylaws state the Chair and Vice-Chair can serve one year in
those positions and can serve again as long as it is non-consecutively. Some
Commissions/Boards have longer terms for Chair or Vice-Chair or their bylaws may be silent.
The direction of the Council was to have all the Commissions/Boards have uniform terms for
Chair and Vice-Chair to be the same as in the HRC Bylaws. Staff liaisons of the various
Commissions/Boards will work to revise their Bylaws as they are reviewed.
Julv 4, 2013 Naturalization and Citizenship Ceremonv Review
Commissioner Jordan reported the event was very successful with 30 people from 20 different
countries being naturalized. This is an event that Global Golden Valley (GGV) would like to
continue on an annual basis, however there is a need for a larger venue than the Council
Chambers. GGV is also discussing holding it on a different day than on July 4 as there are
some limitations with it being a federal holiday.
Auqust 11. 2013 International Day at Market in the Vallev Update
Commissioner Jordan explained GGV is looking for entertainers that are interested in
performing at International Day. GGV is working on a budget and applying for grant monies.
There are two shifts for International Day: 9-11 am and 11 am-1 pm. Commissioners that are
interested in volunteering should let Knauss know which shift they would like to volunteer and
she will communicate that information to GGV. The next GGV meeting will be held July 31 at
6:30pm in the Brookview Community Center Conference Room and is open to anyone
interested in attending.
2013 Work Plan Ideas
September 11 — National Day of Service & Remembrance activity
Vice-Chair Buttress reviewed options for sponsoring an event on September 11 at
Second Harvest Heartland. There are three available shifts that the HRC could sponsor:
9am-Noon, 1:30-4:30pm, and 6-8pm. Commissioner Johnson will check on the
availability of shifts for volunteers of a large group.
Motion by Vice-Chair Buttress, second by Commissioner Burris to have the HRC
sponsor an event at Second Harvest Heartland for National Day of Service and
Remembrance on September 11, 2013; the first preference for the 6-8pm shift and
second preference to have all time slots available for volunteers. Motion carried 7-
0.
Movie Viewing with Facilitated Discussion
� Movie viewing with facilitated discussion following the viewing
Commissioner Jordan presented three options and resources for movie viewing with
discussion around the subject of combating bullying: Minnesota Nice? (46 minutes);
Bully (Rated PG13, 99 minutes); and PBS— In the Mix: Stop Bullying/Take a Stand
Episode.
Commissioners discussed the logistics of such a program, potential partners, and
venues. It was the consensus of the Commissioners that it would be most beneficial to
have the discussion facilitated. Commissioner Jordan explained that he had contacted
Alec Fischer, the producer of the MN Nice? film, who is a native of Edina, MN. Mr.
Fischer stated he wants to participate in the program. Given Mr. Fischer's willingness to
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be part of the program, the Commissioners decided to pursue the MN Nice? option with
Council authorization.
The consensus of the Commission was to try schedule the MN Nice? event during the
first two weeks of November. If Mr. Fischer is not available during that time, then to
schedule it for January 2014.
Ad'ourn
Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Commissioner Jordan to adjourn the
meeting at 8:40 pm. Motion carried 7-0.
Follow-up Items:
• Commissioner Johnson— check with Second Harvest Heartland on the availability of
shifts for large groups for September 11.
• Knauss - discuss with City Manager the scheduling of the HRC Update and 2013 Work
Plan on Council/Manager agenda.
• Commissioner Jordan —contact Alec Fischer for his schedule availability for the movie
viewing and discussion
Commissioner Perkins—discuss options with FAIR School contact Mr. Kevin Bennett in
possibly using their facility for the movie viewing and discussion
ndy Snop , Chair
ATTEST:
Chantell Knauss, Staff Liaison
Approved by HRC: August 27, 2013
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