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07-28-15 HRC Minutes MINUTES ����,F �� Human Rights Commission (HRC) 1 1 Golden Valley City Hall ('"� f (7 �� 7800 Golden Valley Road L 4Vi� { Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427 �� � July 28, 2015 Commissioners present: Carla Johnson, Chair Adam Buttress Teresa Martin Susan Phelps Michael Pristash Andrew Ramlet Commissioners absent Jonathan Burris, Vice Chair Staff: Chantell Knauss, Assistant City Manager The meeting was convened at 6:33 pm by Chair Johnson. APPROVAL OF JUNE 23, 2015, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Buttress, second by Commissioner Pristash to approve the June 23, 2015, minutes. Motion carried 6-0. One item was added to the agenda under New Business: Discussion of 2016 Gay Pride Event Idea. Authorization of Pavment of Claims Motion by Commissioner Martin, second by Commissioner Buttress to authorize payment in the amount of$296.68 to reimburse Commissioner Pristash for the purchase of a 10' x 10' canopy, canopy weights, 6' collapsible table, expedited shipping and tax. Motion carried 6-0. The items will be used by the HRC at such community outreach events as Market in the Valley and the Golden Valley Music & Arts Festival. Council Updates Knauss explained there are currently two vacancies on the HRC: one regular member and one youth member. There was an applicant who was appointed to the Human Services Fund previously because there were no vacancies on the HRC. It is likely that person will be appointed to the HRC, since the HRC was their first choice. Commissioner Ramlet will promote the youth member vacancy to those he may know that are interested. Knauss will contact the staff liaison(s)to the Teen Committee and have them announce the vacancy to the Committee to see if they know of any persons that may be interested in serving on the HRC. OLD BUSINESS October 22, 2015 HRC Conversations Planninq Dave Nuckles, No Wrong Door at Hennepin County—Vice Chair Burris had informed Knauss that he would be in contact with Mr. Nuckles. Human Rights Commission July 28,2015 Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 The Bridge for Runaway Youth —Commissioner Phelps confirmed they have agreed to participate on the panel. Breaking Free— Chair Johnson reported that they would have their speaker as the keynote for the HRC Conversations event with the honorarium to be $300. They also have a short video they would be able to show as part of the keynote. It was the consensus of the HRC to move forward with Breaking Free as the keynote speaker. Family Partnership— Chair Johnson suggested this organization be contacted at a later time for another possible HRC Conversations topic, as it seems the October event already has a full complement of panelists. First Covenant Church of Bloomington — Commissioner Martin reported her communications with this organization and it was the consensus of the HRC that the Church's mission may not be a good fit for the HRC as a public, governmental entity. Sergeant Grant Snyder— Commissioner Pristash will continue to work on making direct contact with Sergeant Snyder. Fred Karasov, 4t" District Judge — Commissioner Pristash will seek to make contact with Judge Karasov as the HRC thought it would be beneficial to have a panelist from either law enforcement or the legal system to address any questions related to this area. Commission Outreach Opqortunities Market in the Vallev Update (Julv 29 2015) Approximately 6-7 people approached the HRC Booth at Market in the Valley. One couple was not receptive to the HRC and seemed confrontational. People that were interested in serving on the HRC were directed to the City's website to apply online. Commissioner Pristash suggested an interactive activity or photos to draw people to the HRC booth. Commissioner Pristash volunteered to lead a subcommittee made up of Commissioners Martin and Ramlet to come up with an idea for the activity and bring it back to the HRC. As a way to increase awareness of the HRC and attendance at events, it was suggested that each Commissioner make a commitment to bring three (3) people with them to each HRC Conversations event. Report on Youth for Human Riqhts Information Commissioner Buttress reported that he reviewed the CD and information in the packet. The materials have good information and are geared primarily toward educators and students, which not meet the needs of the HRC. The HRC thanked Commissioner Buttress for reviewing the information on their behalf. NEW BUSINESS Human Riqhts Maqnet There was discussion on the idea of a magnet or some type of give-away for the HRC outreach activities. The Commission liked the idea of the word block magnet and it was suggested to re-word it with more positive messages. Chair Johnson will check with Dee Otto as to whether or not there is a copy right on the word cloud, should the HRC want to reproduce it to give away. Commissioners Pristash and Ramlet will work on developing a unique word cloud. Recommendation on September as Hunqer Action Month Proclamation Motion by Commissioner Pristash, second by Commissioner Buttress to recommend to the City Council to proclaim September as Hunger Action Month. Motion carried 6-0. Human Rights Commission July 28,2015 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 This item will be on the August 18, 2015 City Council meeting at 6:30 pm for consideration. Commissioners are welcome to attend the meeting to accept the proclamation. Healing MN Stories Knauss explained she had been contacted by the City of Eden Prairie Human Rights and Diversity Commission Liaison to see if the Golden Valley HRC would be interested in participating in an opportunity to affect the art in the State Capitol Building through the "Healing Minnesota Stories" organization. There were some questions about the organization and Commissioner Martin volunteered to bring back information on "Healing Minnesota Stories" and the affecting art in the State Capitol Building project. Knauss will contact the Eden Prairie staff liaison for an update on their meeting and what the next steps they will be taking. 2016 Golden Vallev Pride Event Chair Johnson explained there was a suggestion and some resident discussion on the Facebook page, I "heart" Golden Valley to hold a Golden Valley Gay Pride Event with the HRC coordinating it. The HRC discussed what it would involve to sponsor/coordinate such a large event and with the low number of attendees at their current events, were uncertain if there would be enough volunteer commitments to pull off such a large scale event. It was the consensus of the HRC that this was a good idea, but the HRC is not in a position where they would be able to take on the leadership for such an event. Commissioner Johnson will post a response on I "heart" Golden Valley explaining the HRC's discussion. Ad�journ Motion by Commissioner Pristash, second by Commissioner Buttress to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 pm. Motion carried 6-0. Follow-ua/tems: • Commissioner Ramlet will promote the youth member vacancy to those he may know that are interested • Knauss will contact the staff liaison(s) to the Teen Committee and have them announce the vacancy to the Committee to see if they know of any persons that may be interested in serving on the HRC • Designated Commissioners will make contact with the speakers/organization yet to be contacted and report back at the July meeting: o Vice Chair Burris to contact Dave Nuckles, No Wrong Door at Hennepin County to see if he would serve as a panelist for the October 22 HRC Conversations event o Chair Johnson to contact Breaking Free to see if they have a recommended video that could be shown at the event o Commissioner Pristash to continue to work on making direct contact with Sergeant Snyder. o Commissioner Pristash will seek to make contact with Judge Karasov to see if he would serve as a panelist for the October 22 HRC Conversations event • 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 Pristash to lead a subcommittee made up of Commissioners Martin and Ramlet to come up with an idea for the activity to draw people to the HRC booth at outreach events and bring it back to the HRC • Chair Johnson will check with Dee Otto as to whether or not there is a copy right on the human rights word block, should the HRC want to reproduce it to give away. • Commissioners Pristash and Ramlet will work on developing a unique word cloud for a potential magnet Human Rights Commission July 28,2015 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 • Commissioner Martin volunteered to bring back information on "Healing Minnesota Stories" and the affecting art in the State Capitoi Building project � Knauss to contact the Eden Prairie staff liaison for an update on their meeting and what the next steps they will be taking regarding "Healing Minnesota Stories" • Commissioner Johnson will post a response on I "hearY' Golden Valley explaining the HRC's discussion on the idea of a Golden Valley Gay Pride Event arla Joh on, Chair ATTEST: Chantell Knauss, Staff Liaison Approved by HRC:August 25,2015 Human Rights Commission July 28,2015 Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4