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05-26-15 HRC Agenda Packet AGENDA �1 c y c�J Human Rights Commission Covenant Village olden ¢ 5800 St. Croix Ave. North Va � Golden Valley, MN 55422 May 26, 2015 6:30 pm Community Room I. Call to Order II. Introductions (if needed) III. Approval of April 28, 2015 Meeting Minutes IV. Council Updates V. Old Business A. October 22, 2015 (or October 8) HRC Conversations Planning (All) a. Sergeant Grant Snyder, Minneapolis Police Department B. May 14, 2015 HRC Conservations Event Review (All) a. Blank Slate Theatre production of"bottom" and follow-up discussion C. Human Rights Commission Brochure Update VI. New Business A. Election of Chair and Vice Chair B. Human Rights Magnet VII. Adjourn MINUTES ��� � Human Rights Commission (HRC) � � �=- , Golden Valley City Hall o l d e n 7800 Golden Valley Road �`" Golden Valle Minnesota 55427 v, va � April 28, 2015 Commissioners present: Teresa Martin, Chair Carla Johnson, Vice Chair Adam Buttress Simon Gottlieb Michael Pristash Payton Perkins Susan Phelps Andrew Ramlet Commissioners absent Jonathan Burris City Council: Andy Snope Guest: Nancy Penick Staff: Chantell Knauss, Assistant City Manager The meeting was convened at 6:33 pm by Chair Martin. Introductions Commissioners, Council Member, guests and staff introduced themselves. The Commission welcomed back Commissioner Buttress, who was making his first return appearance after an extended medical leave. Approval of March 26, 2015, Reqular Meetinq Minutes Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner Perkins to approve the March 26, 2015, minutes. Motion carried 7-0. Council Updates Council Member Snope reported the City Council adopted a proclamation designating April as Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month. He commended the HRC on their work with neighboring HRCs to make the April 18 Genocide Awareness and Prevention conversations event as informative as it was. Council Member Snope presented information from a resident about the Normandale Community College's Poverty Institute training on June 8 and 9. The resident highly encourages someone from the Golden Valley community attend the training. The two-day Poverty Institute provides educators, health, justice, social service professionals, and community members an interactive insight to better understand poverty and gain tools for making a difference with students and clients. Commissioner Gottlieb arrived at the meeting. Human Rights Commission April 28,2015 Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 Old Business October 22, 2015, (or October 8) HRC Conversations Planning —Sergeant Grant Snyder, Minneapolis Police Department Originally, Sgt. Snyder was scheduled to be in attendance to discuss human sex trafficking with the HRC. Due to an unexpected family situation, he is unable to attend tonighYs meeting. It was the consensus of the HRC to request Sgt. Snyder to attend the May 26 meeting and place him on the agenda for 7 pm. Preventing Genocide Program Review Johnson provided a review of the Preventing Genocide conversation event that was hosted jointly by the HRCs of Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope and Robbinsdale. Ellen J. Kennedy, Ph.D., Executive Director of World Without Genocide was the keynote speaker. There were 49 people in attendance in addition to the planning committee members from the quad cities HRCs. Elected officials in attendance included Mayors from the cities of Crystal (Jim Adams), New Hope (Kathi Hemken), and Golden Valley (Shep Harris). Golden Valley City Council Members Joanie Clausen and Andy Snope were also in attendance. The cities of Golden Valley and Robbinsdale had passed resolutions proclaiming April as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month. It was uncertain if the cities of Crystal and New Hope had passed proclamations. It was the consensus of those involved that it was a very successful event. The elected officials, the presenter, and planning committee members were very pleased with the attendance and content of the discussion. The Golden Valley HRC had authorized up to a maximum of $50 to be spent toward refreshments for the event. However, coffee and cookies were donated by the Golden Valley Byerly's and no funds were expended. Ms. Penick stated the event was very well publicized and expressed appreciation for the City's efforts in making sure everyone was informed the event was taking place. A planning committee follow-up meeting will be held on May 16 to review the results of the participant feedback questionnaire as well as discuss possibly hosting another joint event in 2016. Chair Martin will report back. May 14, 2015, HRC Conservations Planning Update: Blank Slate Theatre production of "bottom" and follow-up discussion Chair Martin reported she filmed a promotional segment for this HRC Conversations Event that is currently airing on Channel 12. Commissioners Martin, Johnson, Pristash and Ramlet are planning on being in attendance. Knauss will forward contact information for Blank Slate Theatre and Perpich Center for Arts Education to Commissioners in the event they need to be reached. Discuss HRC Traveling Meeting Dates/Times (Covenant Village) The HRC confirmed the May 26 HRC Meeting will be held at 6:30 pm at Covenant Village. Anyone attending should enter the main doors of the high rise building. HRC Banner Update Staff distributed copies of the proposed designs for the banner. It was the consensus of the HRC to have the banner printed with design option #1 (logo in front of the Human Rights Commission) with background option #2 (cream/buff color). Human Rights Commission April 28,2015 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 HRC Brochure Update Knauss wili work with Communications staff to draft a HRC brochure for the Commissions future distribution at events. Commissioner Perkins excused himself from the meeting. Discuss Potential Event Partnership for future Dr. Martin Luther Kinq, Jr. Holiday It was the consensus of the Commissioners to reserve 2-3 tables at the General Mills Annual MLK Breakfast, providing the tickets to Golden Valley residents on a first-come, first served basis and making sure to advertise the event to diverse communities within the City, as well as student populations. New Business Advocates for Human Rights Commissioner Pristash presented information on training on May 1 and May 8 to be conducted by the Advocates for Human Rights, an organization based in Minneapolis. The Advocates for Human Rights is a 501(c)(3) that was founded in 1983 and is an international network of volunteers, partners, supporters, board members and staff that implements international human rights standards to promote civil society and reinforce the rule of law. Human Rights Magnet Chair Martin requested the idea for a human rights magnet be included on the May meeting agenda. Ad�iourn Motion by Commissioner Pristash, second by Commissioner Phelps to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 pm. Motion carried 8-0. Follow-up/tems: • Knauss to forward contact information for Blank Slate Theatre and Perpich Center for Arts Education to Commissioners • Knauss will work with Communications staff to draft a HRC brochure for the Commissions future distribution at events. Teresa Martin, Chair ATTEST: Chantell Knauss, Staff Liaison Approved by HRC: Human Rights Commission April 28,2015 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3