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09-27-16 HRC Minutes MINUTES � � ��; �� Human Rights Commission (HRC) Golden Valley City Hall ol�en 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427 �� � Manager's Conference Room September 27, 2016 Commissioners present: Jonathan Burris, Co-Chair Adam Buttress, Co-Chair Hattie Bonds Teresa Martin Kyle Pettersen-Scott Andrew Ramlet Commissioners absent: Gloria Peck Staff: Chantell Knauss, Assistant City Manager The meeting was convened at 6:33 pm by Co-Chair Burris. INTRODUCTIONS Commissioners welcomed new Commissioners Hattie Bonds and Kyle Pettersen-Scott. Everyone introduced themselves. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion and second to approve the agenda. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVAL OF JUNE 28, 2016 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Buttress, second by Commissioner Martin to approve the June 28, 2016 minutes. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS Motion by Commissioner Buttress, second by Commissioner Martin to approve payment of invoice from National Human Rights Campaign for Pride Festival speaker honorarium in the amount of$250. Motion carried 6-0. COUNCIL UPDATES Knauss reported the City Council appointed three new HRC Commissioners. In addition to Commissioners Bonds and Pettersen-Scott, Commissioner Gloria Peck, who was not able to attend tonighYs meeting, was also appointed. There remains one student commissioner vacancy on the HRC. OLD BUSINESS Review of Seqtember 11 HRC Scavenqer Hunt for PRISM at Market in the Vallev PRISM reported to City staff that HRC's Scavenger Hunt at Market in the Valley generated 81 pounds of produce and $98 dollars in cash donations. PRISM staff stated, "it was a great event that highlighted PRISM." Human Rights Commission September 27,2016 Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 Commissioners reported the HRC booth was placed at the entrance to the Market, in a high visibility area, the weather was terrific and the people and vendors were very generous. Further Discussion of HRC Work Plan As part of the HRC Conversations, Communications staff included the first two of the three-part series from the information presented to the HRC from the State Demographic Center at their February 2016 meeting. The articles were: "Population Shifts" and "Aging Population." The third and final article, "Growing Diversity" will be in the November/December issue of the CityNews. 2017 Martin Luther Kinq, Jr. Breakfast Motion by Commissioner Martin, second by Commissioner Ramlet to authorize the purchase of 20 tickets for the 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast hosted by the General Mills Foundation with the tickets to be given to Golden Valley residents on a first-come, first served basis. Motion carried 6-0. Municipal Quality Index C. Knauss will work with City Manager, Tim Cruikshank to determine which criteria of the Municipal Quality Index that Golden Valley meets in order to provide guidance to the WRC on whether or not to apply for the designation. 2017 Sweet Potato Comfort Pie Commissioner Martin reported the 2017 event will be held on Sunday, January 15 at Calvary Lutheran Church. A potential speaker for the HRC to sponsor for this event is, Dr. Phile Chionesu. Commissioners will continue to develop ideas on a possible speaker. 2017 Work Plan Some other ideas the HRC discussed for their 2017 Work Plan are: discussed if the United States has ratified the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights; a list of resources to be able to refer people, a possible resource is SCORE; a possible speaker is Glen Singleton on Courageous Conversations. NEW BUSINESS Discussion on How HRC Can Serve the City Council C. Knauss reached out to Council Liaison to the HRC, Council Member Andy Snope. Council Member Snope has a scheduling conflict and was not available to attend this meeting. It was the consensus of the HRC to discuss this item at the October 25 meeting and invite Council Member Snope. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Buttress, second by Commissioner Ramlet to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 pm. Motion carried 6-0. � , � � , Jona han Burris, Co-Chair ATTE � Chantell Knauss, Staff Liaison Approved by HRC: October 25,2016 Human Rights Commission September 27,2016 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2