12-17-13 HRC Minutes MINUTES
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Council Conference Room
December 17, 2013
Commissioners present: Andy Snope, Chair
Adam Buttress, Vice-Chair
Jonathan Burris
Brian Cook
Carla Johnson
Christopher Jordan (arr. 6:05pm)
Commissioners absent: Payton Perkins
Ethan Meirovitz
Debra Reisner
Staff Liaison: Chantell Knauss
Assistant City Manager
The meeting was convened at 5:39 pm by Chair Snope.
Approval of November 26, 2013 Worksession and November 26, 2013 Reqular Meetinq Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Cook, second by Commissioner Burris to approve both the
Worksession and Regular minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
Finalize Planninq of Martin Luther Kinq (MLK), Jr. Dav Event
It was the consensus of the HRC that the event in partnership with Spirit of Hope Church will be
advertised to begin at 7:30am with a continental breakfast provided by the HRC with the live
televised viewing of the General Mills Foundation's Annual MLK event broadcast from the
Minneapolis Convention Center at 8:OOam.
Commissioner Johnson will get more detailed information of the event(speaker, etc.)to Knauss.
Commissioner Burris agreed to pick up the refreshments and have them to the Spirit of Hope
Church at 7:OOam the day of the event. Commissioners were all encouraged to attend the event
as well as assist with setting and cleaning up.
Finalize 2014 Work Plan
Commissioners agreed that the goal of the HRC's "Conversations" events would be to draw
attendance from the local Golden Valley community versus Metro wide or regionally. It was the
consensus of the HRC to establish set dates/activities for Martin Luther King, Jr. event, have a
presence at the Twin Cities Pride Festival June 28-29, and sponsor the September 11 Day of
Service and Remembrance in partnership with Second Harvest Heartland.
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The HRC also agreed to focus its 2014 "Conversations" events on the theme of"abuse." The
specifics of the theme will be narrowed down (elder, domestic/relationship, etc.) based on
further discussions at future meetings.
The 2013 Annual Report and 2014 HRC Work Plan will be presented at the Council/Manager
Worksession on January 14 at 6:30pm.
Review Draft 2013 Annual Report
Commissioners reviewed the draft 2013 Annual Report. Commissioner Cook suggested
including the 2013 Budget and Expenditure amounts in the report.
Consider Alternate Meetinq Dates for Januarv 28, 2014 and Februarv 25, 2014
At a previous meeting, it was suggested that Commissioners participate in the Police
DepartmenYs Citizen's Academy which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday nights beginning
January 21. The HRC's January and February meetings would conflict with the Citizens
Academy for any Commissioners participating in it.
Motion by Cook, second by Burris to reschedule the Tuesday, January 28 meeting to
Monday, January 27 at 6:30pm. Motion carried 5-0.
Request from City of Crvstal Human Riqhts Commissioner Aniie Flowers
Crystal HRC Commissioner Anjie Flowers has been contacting neighboring HRCs to see if they
would be interested in a joint meeting, a date to be determined in the future. It was the
consensus of the Golden Valley HRC that it would be interested in participating in this joint
meeting. Knauss will provide information when she receives it from Flowers.
Update on Global Golden Vallev Kakehashi Proiect (November 16)
Commissioner Jordan reported that there were 15-20 students that presented on their
experiences while spending a week in Japan. The event was held at the Golden Valley branch
of the Hennepin County Library with approximately 70 people in attendance.
Bill Hobbs Award
Knauss reported one email nomination for the Bill Hobbs Award was received. No official
nomination forms were received. It was the
Motion by Commissioner Cook, second by Commissioner Burris to promote nominations
for the Bill Hobbs Award for 2014 and not award it in 2013. Motion carried 6-0.
Discussion of HRC Officers
There was discussion as to the pending HRC Chair vacancy due to Chair Snope's election to
the City Council with the swearing-in to be January 7, 2014. Vice-Chair Buttress indicated he
would be willing to serve as Chair to complete Chair Snope's one-year term. Commissioners
requested HRC term expiration information for discussion at the next meeting.
Adfourn
Motion by Commissioner Cook, second by Commissioner Burris to adjourn the meeting
at 6:50 pm. Motion carried 6-0.
Follow-up Items:
• Commissioner Johnson to get more detailed information of the General Mills Foundation
Event (speaker, etc.) to Knauss.
• Commissioners need to bring their ideas for"HRC Conversations" events to narrow
down the theme of"abuse" for 2014 to the January meeting.
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Andy Snop , Chair
ATTEST:
Chantell Knauss, Staff Liaison
Approved by HRC: January 27, 2014
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