01-28-16 HRC Minutes MINUTES
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�� � January 28, 2016
Commissioners present: Carla Johnson, Chair
Jonathan Burris, Vice Chair
Teresa Martin
Nabil Pruscini
Andrew Ramlet
Commissioners absent: Adam Buttress
Michael Pristash
Susan Phelps
Staff: Chantell Knauss, Assistant City Manager
The meeting was convened at 6:40 pm by Chair Johnson.
APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 22, 2015, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Commissioner Martin to approve the December
22, 2015 minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Martin requested to add a Historical Society update and Chair Johnson requested to
add Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP) information.
COUNCIL UPDAT�S
All HRC Commissioners are invited to join Chair Johnson at the City Council/Manager Meeting on
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 6:30 pm when she will present the Commission's 2015 Annual Report
and 2016 Work Plan.
OLD BUSINESS
Martin Luther Kinq Jr. Dav Event (Januarv 18, 2016)
All 20 tickets for the Annual MLK Holiday Breakfast Event were distributed with 18 people attending,
including Mayor Harris and Council Member Fonnest. Commissioners attending the event had very
positive reports on the activities and keynote speaker. It was the consensus of the Commissioner to
encourage future Commissions to host tables for the event annually. Due to the Event being held so
early in the year, the Commission felt it would be a good idea to include the 2017 Annual MLK
Holiday Breakfast Event as part of their 2016 Work Plan.
Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Commissioner Pruscini to include the 2017
Annual MLK Holiday Breakfast Event on the 2016 Work Plan to be presented to the City
Council on March 8, 2016. Motion carried 5-0.
Sweet Potato Comfort Pie Update
Commissioners Martin reported there were approximately 100 people in attendance to participate in
the pie baking. Commissioner Pruscini also attended event on Sunday, January 17, 2016.
Commissioners stated Representative Keith Ellison gave an uplifting talk. Each of the tables
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facilitated their own discussions and nominated people/organizations they thought should receive a
pie, then each table presented to the whole group their nominee(s). The next event will be held in
May, using the Bush Foundation Grant.
Questions for State Demoqrapher's Office Presentation
Commissioners discussed what type of information/questions they might have for the State
Demographer's Office Representative when they present at the February 23, 2016 meeting. Some
thoughts were:
• What does diversity in Golden Valley look like?
• How can the State Demographer's Office help communities interpret data?
• What does the Blue Line mean for Golden Valley?
• What are some of the biggest changes Golden Valley might see in the next 10 years?
Commissioners were encouraged to consider additional questions and email them to Knauss by
February 3, 2016 and she will forward them on to the State Demographer's Office.
Golden Vallev Gay Pride Festival Event Update
Commissioner Burris reported the Event Committee met on January 7, 2016 at Byerly's with seven
people in attendance from varying backgrounds. A second Committee meeting was held on
January 26, 2016 with ten people in attendance. The Committee decided the event would be the
Golden Valley Gay Pride Festival, a celebration of community, family and friends and set a tentative
date of Sunday, June 12, 2016 from Noon-6pm at Brookview Park and a possible pre-event on the
night of Saturday, June 11, 2016. The events will be focused on serving the Golden Valley
community and a budget of$5,080 was established. There was discussion on whether or not the
City would waive the rental fee for Brookview Park and what contributions the HRC could make.
The Committee will be seeking funding from the Golden Valley Foundation, Minneapolis Gay Pride
Festival, as well as other sources.
Motion by Commissioner Martin, second by Commissioner Pruscini to commit $500 and pay
the Brookview Park permit fee for the Golden Valley Gay Pride Festival Event. Motion carried
5-0.
Feed Mv Starvinq Children
Chair Johnson this event is occurring at Calvary Church this week, through Saturday, January 30,
2016 for anyone interested in participating.
HRC Business Cards
Knauss distributed cards for HRC Commissioners to use when encountering anyone interested in
finding out more information about the HRC or its events.
Word Cloud
Knauss provided Commissioners with the word cloud design that was designed by Communications
staff. Commissioners had very positive comments on the design and had no recommended
changes. Commissioners reviewed the bids received by printers for printing the word cloud on
magnets. The bids ranged from $154 for a quantity of 500 on 10 mil to $980 for a quantity of 1,000
on 30 mil. Knauss explained that the higher the mil, the stronger the magnet to hold papers behind
it. She explained that some vendors would not bid on the lower mil options as they would not make
them due to the lower quality.
Motion by Commissioner Martin, second by Commissioner Ramlet to authorize the purchase
of 1,000 magnets of 30 mil from Rapit Printing for the price of$580. Motion carried 5-0.
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NEW BUSINESS
Discussion on International Refuqees
It was the consensus of the Commission to discuss this at their March 22, 2016 meeting.
Community Emerqency Assistance Proqrams (CEAP) Information
Chair Johnson reported that CEAP is hosting a Financial Literacy Class for clients with small
children.
Historical Societv Update
Commissioner Martin reported the Historical Society recently had vacancies on their Board of
Directors.
Next Meetinq
The next HRC meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 6:30 pm.
ADJOURN
Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Commissioner Martin to adjourn the meeting at
8:12 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
Follow-up Items:
� Commissioners were encouraged to consider additional questions and email them to
Knauss by February 3, 2016 and she will forward them on to the State Demographer's
Office.
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Ca a Joh son, Chair
ATTEST:
Chantell Knauss, Staff iaison
Approved by HRC: February 23, 2016
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