12-18-14 HRC MinutesMINUTES
Human Rights Commission (HRC)
City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Council Conference Room
December 18, 2014
Commissioners present: Teresa Martin, Chair
Carla Johnson, Vice Chair
Jonathan Burris
Adam Buttress
Michael Pristash
Sue Phelps
Andrew Ramlet
Commissioners absent: Simon Gotlieb
Payton Perkins
Guest: Gloria Peck, Resident
Staff: Chantell Knauss, Assistant City Manager
The meeting was convened at 6:35 pm by Chair Martin.
Introductions
Gloria Peck introduced herself as a resident and member of the Spirit of Hope Church.
Approval of November 25, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Commissioner Johnson to approve the
November 25, 2014 minutes with the change of correcting September 11 falls on a
Saturday to Friday. Motion carried 7-0.
Addition to Agenda
The addition of item V, E Genocide Program Update was made to the agenda.
Council Updates
The 2014 Annual Report and 2015 Work Plan will be updated with any actions HRC takes
tonight and be ready for Chair Martin to present at the Council/Manager Meeting on
Tuesday, January 13, 2015.
Old Business
May 2015 HRC Conversations Planning — Blank Slate Theatre Production of "bottom"
Commissioner Phelps reported the Blank Slate Theatre charges $2,000 to bring the
production onsite. They require a $1,000 deposit to reserve the date.
Knauss reported Brookview Community Center was not available on May 14 from 6:30-8
pm for the event. She then contacted the Perpich Center for the Arts Education (PCAE)
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and they agreed to partner with HRC and allow the use of their main performance stage for
the production and assist in promoting the program to their students.
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner Pristash to authorize
Knauss to sign the contract with Blank Slate Theatre for the production of "bottom"
in the amount of $2,000 and authorize the payment of the $1,000 deposit. Motion
carried 7-0.
Commissioner Phelps will contact Robbinsdale and Hopkins school districts to see what
their protocol is in promoting events to their students.
October 2015 HRC Conversations Planning
It was the consensus of the HRC that of the two October dates discussed (Thursdays,
October 8 and 22), that October 22 is their first -choice date to hold the second
Conversations Event on Human Sex Trafficking.
Chair 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.
HRC Traveling Meeting
The Commission discussed holding a meeting at the PCAE so they would be able to see
the performance space and layout of the facilities prior to the May 14 event.
Knauss will check with PCAE to see if this is an option.
Senior Fair
At a previous meeting, there was discussion as to possibly sponsoring/hosting a Senior
Fair. Knauss provided information on Senior Fair type of events that are already available:
-Resource Fair at Calvary Center Cooperative: speakers and representatives
from businesses and organizations geared toward seniors.
-Senior Spring Forum hosted by Karel 1 at Brooklyn Park Community Center:
speakers and over 70 vendors.
-Senior Parks & Recreation Programs: taxes, foot health, Medicare, insurance,
etc.
It was the consensus of the HRC that this topic area is being covered by other
organizations and to focus on other topics/areas.
Genocide Program Update
There is information that the HRCs of the Cities of New Hope and Crystal are planning a
program that would provide information on Genocide.
Chair Martin will contact the City of New Hope HRC to find out more information.
Commissioner Pristash will contact the City of Crystal HRC to find out more information.
Both will report back at the January 2015 meeting.
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If information is received prior to the 2015 Work Plan being presented to the City Council
on January 13, the Work Plan will be updated to include this program.
New Business
Chair Martin reported that she joined Mayor Harris in being interviewed for the Channel 19
program, "NW City Politics in the Know With Juanita."
Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Commissioner Pristash to authorize
Chair Martin to work with City Communications staff on designing and purchasing a
banner, not to exceed $200, for HRC use. Motion carried 7-0.
Adiourn
Motion by Chair Martin, second by Commissioner Pristash to adjourn the meeting at
7:27 pm. Motion carried 7-0.
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.
• Knauss will check with PCAE to see if HRC would be able to hold one of its
meetings prior to May 14 in their facility.
• Chair Martin will contact the City of New Hope HRC to find out more information on
the Genocide program.
• Commissioner Pristash will contact the City of Crystal HRC to find out more
information on the Genocide program.
• 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.
ATTEST:
Chantell Knauss, Staff Liaison
Teresa Martin, Chair
Approved by HRC: January 27, 2015
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