11-25-14 HRC Minutes MINUTES
Human Rights Commission (HRC)
City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Council Conference Room
November 25, 2014
Commissioners present: Teresa Martin, Chair
Jonathan Burris
Adam Buttress
Simon Gotlieb
Carla Johnson
Michael Pristash
Sue Phelps
Andrew Ramlet
Commissioners absent: Payton Perkins
City Council Liaison: Andy Snope
Staff: Chantell Knauss, Assistant City Manager
The meeting was convened at 6:03 pm by Chair Martin.
introductions
The City Council Liaison, Commissioners and staff introduced themselves.
Approval of October 23, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes
Motion b Commissioner Pristash, second by Commissioner Johnson to approve
the October 23, 2014 minutes. Motion carried 6-1, Commissioner Burris dissenting.
Council Updates
No updates were presented.
Old Business
Review of Golden Valley League of Women Voters G LW and HRC "Toward a More
Perfect Union: Talkin• About the Constitution " P•ualit event held Thursday November
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This was the third of three "Toward a More Perfect Union: Talking About the Constitution,"
events by the GVL 'V . Vice Chair Johnson and Commissioner Burris attended the event.
Vice-Chair Johnson was invited by the GVLWV to give a brief explanation of the HRC and
what it does to those in attendance. The program began with a viewing of the applicable
portion of the TPT TV video of the Constitution. There were approximately 27 people in
attendance, primarily made up of GL Vmembers and their family and friends. Johnson
and Burris served as recorders for the small group discussion on the Equal Protection
Clause of the Constitution (14th Amendment).
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Chair Martin and Vice Chair Johnson met with Ms. McGee and explained the concerns
HRC had with promoting the proposal via the HRC. illls. McGee understood the HRD's
limitations and will be moving forward with the proposal through other avenues.
2Q15_W rk Plan
Knauss reviewed the Work Plan process. Some suggestions that were brought up were:
• Work with HRC's from Crystal, Robbinsdale, New Hope on Joint HRC program on
Genocide that will be held in April 2015. Chair Martin and Commissioner Pristash
volunteered to serve as liaisons to the committee working on this.
• Invite a representative from the Golden Valley Police Department to a future HRC
meeting to discuss a specific topic (to be determined).
Commissioner Buttress excused himself from the meeting at 6:35pm.
Commissioner Gotlieb arrived at the meeting at :3 pm.
After much discussion, it was the consensus of the HRC to focus the 2015 HRC
Conversations Series on human sex trafficking.
• Invite the Blank Slate Theatre and HRC host the live theatre production of their play,
"Bottom" about human sex trafficking. Commissioner Phelps will follow-up to see if
there is a charge to bring the play to Golden Valley.
• Knauss will check with Brookview Community Center for availability for the dates:
Thursday, May 14 15t Choice) and Thursday, May 7 (2nd Choice).
• HRC will consider the dates of Thursdays, October 8 or 22, 2015 for the second of
the 2015 HRC Conversation Series on human sex trafficking, possibly to consist of
viewing of a video and expert panelist discussion.
• 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 Conversations event.
it was the consensus of the Commission to again sponsor the September Day of Service
Remembrance at Second Harvest Heartland in 2015. Because September 11 falls on a
Friday, the event will be scheduled for the evening of Thursday, September 10, 2015.
New Business
Discuss_Bill Hobbs Human Rights Award Nomination Deadline
it was the consensus of the Commission to solicit nominations for the Bill Hobbs Award
with a deadline of February 20, 2015. The nominations will be reviewed at the H C's
regular February meeting. Knauss will make sure the nomination information is updated on
the City's website.
Review Draft 2014 Annual Report
Commissioners reviewed the draft 2014 Annual Report and it was their consensus that Chair
Martin present it and the 2015 Work Plan to the City Council at their Council/Manager Meeting
on January 13, 2015.
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Communications
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast 'infinite Hope, Meaningful Action" Monday
lan_uar 19, 2015
Commissioners discussed if they should host a viewing event similar to the 2014 one that
was co-sponsored with Spirit of Hope Church. Knauss explained the timing is late in getting
any publicity in the City News Newsletter and other outlets.
Another idea to consider for next year is if the Commission is interested in purchasing
tickets for an entire table for this event and allowing Golden Valley residents on a first-come
RSVP basis be the H RC's guests at the event.
If Commissioners are interested in attending the event, please let Knauss know and she
will order tickets for those Commissioners.
Adjourn
illioion by Commissioner Pristash, second by Commissioner Johnson to adjourn the
meeting at 7:56 pm. Motion carried 7-0.
Follow-up Items:
• Commissioner Phelps will follow-up to see if there is a charge to bring the play,
"Bottom," by Blank Slate Theatre to Golden Valley.
• 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 Conversations event.
• Vice Chair Johnson to reserve the volunteer block with Second Harvest Heartland
for Thursday, September 10, 2015.
• Knauss will provide copies of the Human Rights Commission by-laws to all HRC
Commissioners via email.
Teresa Martin, Chair
ATTEST.
Chantell Knauss, Staff Liaison
Approved by HRC: December 18, 2014
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