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06-23-15 HRC Agenda Packet AGENDA �l�y t�� �, Human Rights Commission olden Golden Valley City Hall � 7800 Golden Valle Road Y Va � �t - Golden Valley, MN 55427 June 23, 2015 6:30 pm Council Conference Room I. Call to Order II. Introductions (if needed) III. Approval of May 26, 2015 Meeting Minutes IV. Council Updates V. Old Business A. October 22, 2015 (or October 8) HRC Conversations Planning (All) a. Dave Nuckles, No Wrong Door at Hennepin County —Vice Chair Burris b. The Bridge for Runaway Youth — Commissioner Phelps c. Breaking Free— Chair Johnson d. Family Partnership — contact? e. First Covenant Church of Bloomington — Commissioner Martin B. Commission Outreach Opportunities a. Golden Valley Day event sponsor— Commissioner Martin b. Market in the Valley (Farmer's Market)— Chair Johnson C. Review of draft Human Rights Commission Brochure VI. New Business A. Human Rights Magnet VII. Adjourn MINUTES ���-� � Human Rights Commission (HRC) -� * Covenant Viliage �� 5800 St. Croix Ave. North Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422 May 26, 2015 Commissioners present: Teresa Martin, Chair Carla Johnson, Vice Chair Jonathan Burris Payton Perkins Susan Phelps Andrew Ramlet Commissioners absent Adam Buttress Simon Gottlieb Michael Pristash Guest: 13 residents of Covenant Village Staff: Chantell Knauss, Assistant City Manager The meeting was convened at 6:40 pm by Chair Martin. Introductions Commissioners, guests and staff introduced themselves. Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Commissioner Johnson to open the meeting for comments and questions from guests. Guests inquired as to what Human Rights issues the Commission is dealing with/focusing on, HRC relations with the Golden Valley Police Department, Joint Water Commission, Blue Line Corridor and made suggestions for future HRC considerations: gap in education and employment due to socioeconomic factors— possible contact at First Covenant Church of Minneapolis (downtown); possible speaker/contact for upcoming Human Sex Trafficking Conversations Event is the wife of the pastor at First Covenant Church of Bloomington as she is active in social justice issues; future essay contests in conjunction with local schools; cultural awareness event. Residents of Covenant Village did not believe there were any senior issues for the HRC to address. They stated everything in Golden Valley and Covenant Village is very close, convenient and well- located within easy walking distance. The strip mall is well-maintained, offering services they utilize frequently. Covenant Village residents also expressed their appreciation for Golden Valley Police Department staff, citing the excellent response and service to Covenant Village. They also stated how impressed they are with the "City News" publication and stated it was very easy to read and full of information containing everything they need to know about what was going on in the City. A�proval of April 28, 2015, Reqular Meetinq Minutes Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Commissioner Phelps to approve the April 28, 2015, minutes. Motion carried 6-0. Human Rights Commission May 26,2015 Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 Commissioner Perkins excused himself from the meeting. Council Updates Knauss updated the HRC on the City Council's action to approve the revised HRC Bylaws as recommended by the HRC and distributed revised copies of the Bylaws to Commissioners. October 22, 2015 HRC Conversations Planning — Sergeant Grant Snvder, Minneapolis Police Department Sergeant Snyder was not available to attend this evening's meeting due to a family emergency. No further updates were available as Commissioner Pristash is the contact for Sergeant Snyder and he was not in attendance. Motion by Chair Martin, second by Commissioner Burris to move item VI, A - Election of Chair and Vice Chair as the next item of business. Motion carried 5-0. Suggestions for speaker/organization for the October 22 HRC Conversation event on Human Sex Trafficking were: • Dave Nuckles, No Wrong Door at Hennepin County—Vice Chair Burris • The Bridge for Runaway Youth — Commissioner Phelps • Breaking Free— Chair Johnson • Family Partnership—contact? • First Covenant Church of Bloomington — Commissioner Martin Designated Commissioners will make initial contact with the speakers/organization and report back at the June meeting. Election of Chair and Vice Chair Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Chair Martin to nominate Commissioner Johnson as Chair. There were no further nominations. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Chair Johnson, second by Commissioner Phelps to nominate Commissioner Burris as Vice Char. There were no further nominations. Motion carried 5-0. Chair Johnson began presiding over the meeting and thanked Commissioner Martin for her service to the HRC as Chair. The meeting returned to the next item of Old Business. May 14, 2015 HRC Conversations Event Review— Blank Slate Theatre production of"bottom" Commissioners agreed that the production was fantastic and really well done. They were disappointed there wasn't a better turn out, as there were a total of 12 people in attendance. The attendees included: 5 Golden Valley HRC members, a Golden Valley City Council member, and 2 HRC members from the City of New Hope. Commissioners felt the event was very well advertised using all the City's resources and discussed how they could be better at outreach as Commission members. Suggestions for Commission outreach were: • Golden Valley Day event sponsor— Commissioner Martin • Market in the Valley (Farmer's Market) — Chair Johnson Designated Commissioners will gather information and report back at the June meeting. HRC Brochure Update Human Rights Commission May 26,2015 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Knauss will work with Communications staff to bring a draft HRC brochure for the Commission to review at their regular meeting in June. Human Rights Magnet Commissioner Martin requested to have this discussion delayed to another meeting. Authorize Pavment of Claims Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Chair Martin to authorize payment of$1,000 to Blank Slate Theatre for the balance remaining for the production of"bottom." Motion carried 5-0. Adjourn Motion by Commissioner Martin, second by Vice Chair Burris to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 pm. Motion carried 8-0. Follow-up/tems: • Designated Commissioners will make initial contact with the speakers/organization and report back at the June meeting. o Dave Nuckles, No Wrong Door at Hennepin County—Vice Chair Burris o The Bridge for Runaway Youth — Commissioner Phelps o Breaking Free — Chair Johnson o Family Partnership—contact? o First Covenant Church of Bloomington — Commissioner Martin • Designated Commissioners will gather information on potential outreach opportunities and report back at the June meeting. o Golden Valley Day event sponsor— Commissioner Martin o Market in the Valley (Farmer's Market) — Chair Johnson • Knauss will work with Communications staff to bring a draft HRC brochure for the Commission to review at their regular meeting in June. Carla Johnson, Chair ATTEST: Chantell Knauss, Staff Liaison Approved by HRC: ,2015 Human Rights Commission May 26,2015 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 � `'�~ +w-- ,.—.- s.- :`� � � � �rfs � .r.ks � c fesE�vo.l May 15, 2015 TO: Golden Valley Community Organizations We would like to invite your organization to host a booth in the upcoming Go/den Valley Arts and Music Festival. This year the event will be held on Saturday, September 26t'', 2015. As our community festival enters its twelfth year, it will again be staged at the Golden Valley city hall campus. You are receiving this invitation earlier this year because the expected turnout of community organizations is increasing and the number of spaces will be limited. Please consider joining us. To secure a booth space, return the attached application as soon as you can, and then mark your calendars. Hosting a booth in the Community Organizations Area provides you with an opportunity to connect with local citizens, to inform people of your services, to acquire new members, and to rally support for your activities. Last year our local event introduced artisanal food trucks and craft beers with enthusiastic approval. So again these will return and more of these specialty items will be added. In the Community Organizations Area, below the water tower, the energy was electric, as new organizations introduced themselves, connected with each other, and fueled community spirit. Watch for the introduction of a yoga class and the possibility of a new teen area. As in the past, the event will include a parade, an art fair, musical entertainment all day long, games for children, a classic car show, and a community organizations area. Each community organization is entitled to a 12' x 12' space where you can staff a table and distribute information about your organization to those attending the festival. There is no fee for this space; however, you must provide your own table, chairs, and canopy. As in previous years, the Community Organizations Area is set up by 9:00 A.M. and taken down at 3:00 P.M. Attached please find an application which will assure you of a stall in the Community Organizations Area. Please return this completed application by August 22"a To those of you who have participated in the past, thank you. We look forward to seeing you again this year. If you are considering joining us for the first time, we welcome you. Please feel free to contact me with any questions (612-819-1890). Sincerely, Philip Lund & Julie Shannon Event Planners Community Organizations Coordinators Community Organization Application Saturday, September 26, 2015 Open 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. (Set-up: 7:30 a.m. — 9:00 a.m. Access is restricted after 9:00 due to road closing for parade route.) ORGANIZATION NAME CONTACT PERSON ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE TELEPHONE # ( ) VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE# E-MAIL ADDRESS Is your organization a 501(C)(3)? Yes No BOOTH SPACE: Each community organization will be given a 12' x 12' space; however, you must provide any and all items needed to run your booth (tables, chairs, canopy, handouts, etc.). Also, no items may be sold from your booth, but if you wish to have an item(s) to give away, that would be acceptable. INDEMNIFICATION: I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Golden Valley and its officials, employees and agents, including the Golden Valley Community Foundation, against any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, judgments, damages, penalties, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, arising out of any wrongful actions or omissions by myself or my employees or agents in connection with or relating to the Golden Valley Arts & Music Festival, except to the extent of any bad faith, gross negligence or intentional misconduct by the City or other persons seeking indemnification. Signed Title Date Following receipt of your application, you will receive email confirmation that a space has been reserved for you. Before Saturday, September 12th, you will receive additional information, via email, regarding your booth location, set-up, parking and other details that will be helpful for you on the day of the event. We appreciate your participation. Thank you for your application. Please email, or mail your completed application by Friday, Auqust 28, 2015, to: phil@gvcfoundation.org Philip Lund Minneapolis Office 126 N. Third Street, Suite 509 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-1678 If you have any questions, please call Philip Lund (612-819-1890).