01-27-15 HRC Minutes MINUTES
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Council Conference Room
January 27, 2015
Commissioners present: Teresa Martin, Chair
Jonathan Burris
Payton Perkins
Michael Pristash
Sue Phelps
Andrew Ramlet
Commissioners absent: Adam Buttress
Carla Johnson, Vice Chair
Simon Gotlieb
Staff: Chantell Knauss, Assistant City Manager
The meeting was convened at 6:38 pm by Chair Martin.
Approval of December 18, 2014 Meetinq Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Chair Martin to approve the
December 18, 2014 minutes. Motion carried 6-0.
Addition to Aqenda
It was the consensus of the HRC to add an update by Commissioner Ramlet on the Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast he attended.
Council Updates
Chair Martin and Vice Chair Johnson provided the City Council with the 2014 Annual
Report and 2015 Work Plan. It was the consensus of the Council that the HRC move
forward with the 2015 Work Plan as proposed. Councilmembers were very pleased with
the work the HRC has done in its programs and events to raise awareness about
human rights issues.
Old Business
Preventinq Genocide Proqram Update
Chair Martin reported that the co-sponsored program, Preventing Genocide, with the
HRCs of Crystal, New Hope and Robbinsdale will be held on Saturday, April 18 from
10-11:30 am at the Crystal Community Center (Meeting Rooms A and B), 4800 Douglas
Drive North. The speaker is Executive Director Dr. Ellen J. Kennedy of World Without
Genocide. The event will be free to the public.
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The planning committee requested each sponsoring HRC contribute $100 toward Dr.
Kennedy's speaking honorarium and if the Golden Valley HRC would be able to provide
some light refreshments.
Motion by Commissioner Pristash, second by Commissioner Burris to authorize
the expenditure of$100 toward Dr. Ellen J. Kennedy's speaking honorarium and
up to a maximum of$50 toward light refreshments for the Preventing Genocide
event. Motion carried 6-0.
Dr. Martin Luther Kina, Jr. Holidav Breakfast
Commissioner Ramlet reported the MLK Jr. Holiday Breakfast was a very well-attended
event. He felt it was worthwhile and the program was engaging and were highly
regarded. He felt it would be worth the effort for the HRC to sponsor 1-2 tables for next
year's breakfast.
It was the consensus for the Commission to discuss sponsoring tables for this event at
the October 2015 meeting for 2016.
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Commissioners discussed how to best alert student groups and access high school
email newsletters. This item will be placed on the March agenda for further discussion.
October 2015 HRC Conversations Planninq
This item will be discussed at the March HRC meeting.
HRC Travelinq Meetinq Dates/Times (a� Perpich Center for Arts Education (PCAE)
Knauss explained the PCAE is happy to have the HRC look at the perFormance space
and conduct a meeting there. Due to overtime and staffing issues, they would not be
able to accommodate the HRC's regular meeting on March 24, but did provide alternate
dates.
Motion by Commissioner Pristash, second by Commissioner Phelps to move the
regular HRC meeting to Thursdav, March 26, 2015 at 6:30 pm at the Perpich
Center for Arts Education. Motion carried 6-0.
New Business
Chanqe September 22 Meetina Date, Due to Citv Recoqnized Holidav
Knauss explained the HRC's regularly scheduled meeting on September 22 falls on
Yom Kippur which is a recognized City Holiday and no meetings can be held in the
evening.
Motion by Commissioner Pristash, second by Chair Martin to move the regular
HRC meeting to Tuesdav, September 29, 2015 at 6:30 pm in the Citv Hall Council
Conference Room. Motion carried 6-0.
Adiourn
Motion by Chair Martin, second by Commissioner Ramlet to adjourn the meeting
at 7:29 pm. Motion carried 6-0.
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Follow-up Items:
• Commissioner Phelps will contact Robbinsdale and Hopkins school districts to
see what their protocol is in promoting events to their students.
• Commissioner Martin will check with NAMI on what if any resources they could
direct the HRC on this topic.
• Knauss will check with the city's Crime Prevention Analyst on possible resources
on this topic.
• Everyone needs to research documentary-type videos (approximately 10-20
minutes in length) on the topic of human sex trafficking for the Commission's
consideration to use for the October event.
• Everyone needs to think of possible subject matter experts that may be able to
serve as panelists for the October HRC Con rsations eve� .
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ATTEST:
Chantell Knauss, Staff Liaison
Approved by HRC: February 24, 2015
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