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07-28-15 HRC Agenda Packet AGENDA �l�.,�% t�� �._ Human Rights Commission o lden Golden Valley City Hall � 7800 Golden Valley Road " Golden Valley, MN 55427 V � July 28, 2015 6:30 pm Council Conference Room I. Call to Order II. Introductions (if needed) III. League of Women Voters (Lynn Gitelis) IV. Approval of June 23, 2015 Meeting Minutes V. Authorization of Payment of Claims VI. Council Updates VII. Old Business A. October 22, 2015 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 — Chair Johnson e. First Covenant Church of Bloomington — Commissioner Martin f. Sergeant Grant Snyder— Commissioner Pristash B. Commission Outreach Opportunities a. Market in the Valley update (July 19, August 16, September 13, 2015)— Chair Johnson b. Golden Valley Arts & Music Festival update (September 26, 2015)— Commissioner Buttress C. Report on Youth for Human Rights Information (Commissioner Buttress) VIII. New Business A. Human Rights Magnet (Commissioner Martin) B. Recommendation on September as Hunger Action Month Proclamation (Chair Johnson) C. Healing MN Stories (Liaison Knauss) IX. Adjourn MINUTES C.l�y U; Human Rights Commission (HRC) . ��-= Golden Valley City Hall o l en 7800 Golden Valley Road d Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427 V� � June 23, 2015 � Commissioners present: Carla Johnson, Chair Adam Buttress Simon Gottlieb Susan Phelps Michael Pristash Commissioners absent Jonathan Burris, Vice Chair Teresa Martin Payton Perkins Andrew Ramlet Staff: Chantell Knauss, Assistant City Manager The meeting was convened at 6:36 pm by Chair Johnson. INTRODUCTIONS No introductions were needed. APPROVAL OF MAY 26, 2015, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Buttress, second by Commissioner Pristash to approve the May 26, 2015, minutes. Motion carried 5-0. Two items were added to the agenda under New Business: Four City HRC and Youth for Human Rights. COUNCIL UPDATES Knauss updated the HRC on the City Council's direction from their June 9 Council/Manager Worksession. The Council would like the HRC to work on diversity awareness, education and appreciation for future programming. It was the consensus of the HRC to discuss this as a topic in planning their 2016 programming. OLD BUSINESS October 22, 2015 HRC Conversations Planninq It was the consensus of the HRC that the Conversations Event will be held October 22, 2015. There are speakers that have already been confirmed for the October 22 date and HRC wants to move forward with this date. • Dave Nuckles, No Wrong Door at Hennepin County—Vice Chair Burris Commissioner Burris relayed through Knauss that he will be making contact with Mr. Nuckles and be able to report back at the July meeting. • The Bridge for Runaway Youth — Commissioner Phelps Commissioner Phelps made contact with Joan Contryman and she is happy to come out and talk on this topic. • Breaking Free— Chair Johnson Human Rights Commission June 23,2015 Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 Chair Johnson contacted Breaking Free and Joy Friedman, Training and Outreach Director and survivor of sex trafficking, is availabie to speak. The requested honorarium is $250. Motion by Commissioner Pristash, second by Commissioner Phelps to authorize $250 honorarium to Breaking Free for Ms. Joy Friedman's time. Motion carried 5-0. • Family Partnership — Chair Johnson Chair Johnson will make contact with Family Partnership and report back at the July meeting. • First Covenant Church of Bloomington — Commissioner Martin Commissioner Martin was not available to provide an update. • Sergeant Grant Snyder— Commissioner Pristash Commissioner Pristash will continue contact with Sergeant Grant and see if he is available to attend an HRC meeting prior to the event. All speaker contacts are requested to ask their speakers if they have suggestions on a contact that may be a good resource within the school communities. Commissioner Outreach Opportunities Golden Vallev Music & Arts Festival — September 26, 2015 It was the consensus of the HRC that it would be beneficial for the Commission to have an information booth at the Golden Valley Music & Arts Festival. Motion by Commissioner Pristash, second by Commissioner Buttress to participate in the Golden Valley Music 8� Arts Festival on September 26, 2015. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Buttress volunteered to serve as the HRC's coordinator for this endeavor. Market in the Valley The Commission discussed participating in Golden Valley's farmer's market, "Market in the Valley." It was the consensus of the Commission have an information booth at Market in the Valley on the following dates: July 19, August 16, and September 13, 2015. Knauss will email out a schedule for volunteers to sign up for the July 19 date as that will occur prior to the HRC's next meeting on July 28. The HRC discussed logistics of the set up and what type of equipment may be needed. Motion by Commissioner Pristash, second by Commissioner Buttress to authorize an expenditure up to $250 for the purchase of a portable canopy and folding table to be used by HRC for community outreach. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Pristash volunteered to pick up the canopy and table and to get it to the volunteers for the July 19 Market in the Valley. Chair Johnson will serve as the temporary liaison for Market in the Valley and check with Commissioner Martin to see if she is interested in serving as the Market in the Valley coordinator. Knauss will email to Commissioners a volunteer sign-up for two-hour shifts for the July 19 Market in the Valley. Human Rights Commission June 23,2015 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Review of draft Human Riqhts Commission Brochure Commissioners had very favorable comments on the brochure that was drafted by Communications. They requested the bottom half of the back page be used for upcoming HRC Conversations and events. Knauss will be sure to have brochures available for the July 19 Market in the Valley. NEW BUSINESS Human Riqhts Maqnet Discussion on this item will be delayed to the July 28 meeting when Commissioner Martin will be able to address it. Four City HRC Chair Johnson reported there has been a request for the four cities (Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope and Golden Valley) to meet monthly, having a representative from each of the HRC's in attendance. The meetings will be held the third Sundays of each month at 1 pm for one hour at Mountain Mudd in Crystal. Chair Johnson said she would be able to attend in the short-term, but it would be nice if another Commissioner would take this on. You for Human Riqhts Chair Johnson explained information requested from Youth for Human Rights arrived. It appears the information is more geared toward educators. Commissioner Buttress volunteered to review the information and report back to the HRC. Adiourn Motion by Commissioner Pristash, second by Commisioner Phelps to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 pm. Motion carried 5-0. Follow-up/tems: • Designated Commissioners will make contact with the speakers/organization yet to be contacted and report back at the July meeting: o Dave Nuckles, No Wrong Door at Hennepin County—Vice Chair Burris o Family Partnership — Chair Johnson o First Covenant Church of Bloomington — Commissioner Martin o Sergeant Grant Snyder— Commissioner Pristash • Knauss will email out a schedule for volunteers to sign up for the July 19 Market in the Valley date • Commissioner Pristash to pick up a canopy and table for use at community outreach events • Commissioner Buttress to review the Youth for Human Rights information and report back to the HRC Carla Johnson, Chair ATTEST: Chantell Knauss, Staff Liaison Approved by HRC: , 2015 Human Rights Commission June 23,2015 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 HRC Claims - July 28, 2015 Michael Pristash 10' x 10' Black Expedition Canopy Home Depot $ 124.00 4 Set Canopy Weight Plates Mome Depot $ 32.00 Expedited Shipping Home Depot $ 70.56 Sales Tax Home Depot $ 16.49 6' collapsible table Costco $ 53.63 TOTAL $ 296.68 SMILEParticipate � �,�o L � �-itizenship � •'�u H U M/�N v � ��o Talk to someone o 7rrrations. ?� � £°L � RIGHTSo � o �, that everyone eise � .� usually ignores�help an elderly person withO IJ G CO I I S I��1 ��e �Yard work or shopping � DON'T YELL AT OT�HERS oUNDERSTAND/NG community v � �Tolerence Everyone has rights � W �Don t tell racist�okes ; � � = Y Offer to tutor someone °i talk to others with res ect �Tutorrecentimmigrantsand C1 d p � , � refugees in English or help � v K I N D N E S S a. O them learn about life in your O v community,such as how �'` _ . > tousepublictransit. � � T Providethildcareoreldeicarefor � i people who aie looking Jor work, ZCollect food 3 O V ottendingschoolorgoingto � � y meditol appointments,etc. W & bring to a a �WSupport candidates W who take a stand on �7 foo d s he l f. �a � ~human rights issues. m '�`�"�«���t"�r9"4 ��,� F �� � � e a_= �.�':"` �� � x�:'. � c �� ,,..�� ,., r PROCLAMATION September is Hunger Action Month WHEREAS, hunger and poverty are issues of grave concern in the United States, the State of Minnesota and the City of Golden Valley; and WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley is committed to taking steps to raise awareness about the need to combat hunger in every part of our city and to provide additional resources that citizens of Golden Valley need; and WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley is committed to working with Second Harvest Heartland in educating people about the role and importance of food banks in addressing hunger and raising awareness of the need to devote more resources and attention to hunger issues; and WHEREAS, more than one in 10 individuals in Minnesota rely on food provided by Second Harvest Heartland and Minnesota's Feeding America Food Banks annually; and WHEREAS, Second Harvest Heartland distributed more than 89 million pounds of food in 2014 through its network of food shelves, pantries and other partner programs; and WHEREAS, food banks across the country, including Second Harvest Heartland—will host numerous events throughout the month of September to bring awareness and attention to encourage involvement in efforts to end hunger in their local community; NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Golden Valley recognizes the month of September, as Hunger Action Month in the City of Golden Valley. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the great seal of the City of Golden Valley to be affixed this "date". SIGNATURE DATE Knauss, Chantell From: Patricia Fenrick <pfenrick@edenprairie.org> Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2015 1:42 PM To: Knauss, Chantell Subject: Staff Liaisons for Human Rights Commission - question Attachments: CapitalArt.pdf Greetings, I'm writing with a topic that I hope will interest your Human Rights Commissions. The Eden Prairie Human Rights Commission, through a Native American organization called "Healing Minnesota Stories" is learning about an opportunity to effect the art in the Capitol building. Minnesota's State Capitol artwork tells a narrow and incomplete version of our history and has offensive images of Native Americans. Further, the art does not reflect our state's current diverse population. I would like to host a representative from Healing MN Stories to share his presentation of Capital art and the challenges with it to our Human Rights and Diversity Liaisons to see if aur commissioners could support this issue. I think it is important and relevant— particularly timely since the Capitol is currently under renovation and this is the prime time to raise the potential for change. Please see the attached document for more information or their website at https://healin�mnstories.wordpress.com/capitol-art/ Would you respond back if you would be interested in hearing the presentation? Thank you. Patricia Fenrick Human Rights and Diversity Commission Liaison Community Services Coordinator City of Eden Prairie pfenrick@edenprairie.org 952-949-8394 "If you want to make a difference, the next time you see someone being cruel to another human being, take it personally"—Brene'Brown 1 IVative Americans in Capitol Art: An Opportunity for Change Minnesota's State Capitoi artwork tells a narrow and incomplete version of our ���� history and has offensive images of Native Americans. Further,the art does not reflect our state's current diverse population. This should not come as much of saiNr Pnu� ' a sur rise since much of the art dates from the earl 1900s when the Ca itol iNTERFARH : p � v p NETWORK ' was built, � � ,. However,we now face a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for change. A major � ' `� capitol renovation is underway.The Capitol Preservation Commission has , , created an Art Subcommittee to gather broad public comment on what stories _ the art should tell about Minnesota, its history, and its people, Tliis is an 1 , „� ,., o p portunit y to make your voice heard! �...:���� What Are We Asking? ---_-� • Greater awareness of the Capitol art and the ` hidden and often painful messages it -� " contains.The Senate painting at right,for ,,'` 'll ` r ' � . °� instance, has powerful symbols of Manifest �' �. � ���nm� Destiny and forced conversions of Native � 3 ,$� " ��'�`� -� � ' ��' Americans. " F � �' � ` ,_ '�, : , � �,, " � • Greater participation in the discussion about � �' . _ possible solutions, particulariy voices from - ' t -:� ,:� ,�:� ,,,� Native American communities and other 4 `.- ` underrepresented groups. This includes �� �� t �� active outreach by the Subcommittee. � - ,_ � Y � • Greater diversity in the art.Though critically `�Discoverers and the Civilizers led to the Source of the important, this issue is not just about the Mississippi;'ls in the Minnesota Senate Chambers, negative images of Native Americans in the Capitol art, More broadly, the Capitol art needs to reflect the state's wonderfully diverse population, reflecting that we all have a place at the Capitol. • A broad range of solutions; We are not advocating a particular solution, but want to be clear that the status quo is not acceptable. Options that should be considered include removing current art, providing better•art interpretation, providing better training for docents, and adding new art. Authentic solutions will come from robust dialogue. (More on back) Here is what we know about rhe process so far: Art Subcommittee Membership: Contact information provided where • Dana Badgerow, President &CEO, available: Better Business Bureau, 651-699-1111 (general BBB number) • The Hon. Paul Anderson, Minnesota • Prof. William Green, Augsburg Coilege, Supreme Court(ret.) Co-Chair, 612-330-1544, greenb@au�sbur�.edu • Sen. David Senjem, Co-Chair, 651-296- • Peter Hilger, University of Minnesota 3903, sen.david.seniem@senate.mn • Ted Lentz, Ted Lentz&Assoc. and the • Rep. Diane Loeffler, Co-Chair, 651-296- Cass Gilbert Society, 651-222-8117, 4219, rep.diane.loeffler@house.mn tlentz@minn.net • Prof. Gwen Westerman, Minnesota • Sen. Ann Rest, 651-296-2889 State University, Mankato, 507-389- • Rep, Dean Urdahl, 651-296-4344, 5508,gwen.westerman@mnsu.edu rep.dean.urdahl@house.mn • Anton Treuer, Executive Director, • Matthew Weich, Deputy Director, American Indian Resource Center, 218- Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 612-870- 755-2032, atreuer@bemidiistate.edu 3043 (administration number) Follow the Process Information on the Art Subcommittee's future meetings will be posted on the Minnesota Legislative Calendar and the Minnesota State Capitol Preservation Commission website under the "Communications"tab. Healing Minnesota Stories also will track the Art Subcommittee's progress in its blog; https://healin�mnstories.wordpress.com/ Just click the "follow" icon to get updates. Healing Minnesota Stories is an initiative of the Saint Paul Interfaith Network(SPIN). It began in 2012 to create opportunities for understanding and healing between Native and non-Native peoples. We are available to make presentations and host dialogues about Capitol art. Questions? Please contact us through the website; http;//spinterfaith.or�/healin�-minnesota- stories.html