04-25-17 HRC Agenda Packet AGENDA
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APRIL 25, 2017
6:30 pm
Council Conference Room
I. Call to Order
II. Introductions
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Approval of March 28, 2017 Meeting Minutes
V. Old Business
A. 2017 Pride Festival Planning Update
VI. New Business
A. League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission Membership
B. ACLU Freedom City
VII. Adjourn
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March 28, 2017
Commissioners present: Jonathan Burris, Co-Chair
Adam Buttress, Co-Chair
Teresa Martin
Gloria Peck
Commissioners absent: Hattie Bonds
Kyle Pettersen-Scott
Andrew Ramlet
Staff: Chantell Knauss, Assistant City Manager
The meeting was convened at 6:36 pm by Co-Chair Burris.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Commissioner Buttress and second by Commissioner Martin to approve the
agenda with these changes: Remove item VII E. Update from Community Conversations
Planning Group (Peck) until further notice and item VIII A. Citizen's Academy Participation
(Pettersen-Scott) and add under VIII New Business, 2017 Pride Festival Planning Update.
Motion carried 4-0.
APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 27, 2016 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Buttress, second by Commissioner Martin to approve the
December 27, 2016 minutes. Motion carried 4-0.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
Motion by Commissioner Martin, second by Commissioner Buttress to approve the payment
of claims for the two honorariums in the amount of$100 each for the Sweet Potato Comfort
Pie Event. Motion carried 4-0.
COUNCIL UPDATES
Update from March 14, 2017 Council/Manaqer Meetinq on 2016 HRC Annual Report and 2017
HRC Work Plan
Co-Chairs Burris and Buttress reported that the Council/Manager meeting went well. The City
Council may be discussing the direction of the HRC at an upcoming Council/Manager meeting,
possibly May 9, 2017. After the Council's discussion, either Council Member Snope or City
Manager Cruikshank would report back to the HRC. Co-chairs Burris and Buttress explained to the
City Council that there needs to be clear expectations articulated to individuals who may be
interested in serving on the HRC, to let them know that it is a working Commission and not meant to
advance one's own political agenda.
Human Rights Commission March 28,2017
Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
OLD BUSINESS
2017 Work Plan Update
For the 2017 Work Plan, the Council suggested the HRC consider possibly going back to
purchasing tickets for two tables at the 2018 MLK Annual Holiday Breakfast since all budgeted
money was not spent.
2017 Sweet Potato Comfort Pie
Commissioner Martin reported there were 1()0 people in attendance at the event held on Sunday,
January 15, 2017 from 2:00-4:30 pm at Calvary Lutheran Church. Dianne Moore, the HRC's
sponsored musician, sang an original song that was written by her and based on the recent events
at the Mother Emmanuel Luther Church in Charleston. Ms. Moore grew up in the church and she
talked about how the recent events affected her and her family.
27tn Annual MLK Holidav Breakfast Update
Knauss informed Commissioners all 10 tickets (1 table)were distributed. Two Council Members
attended and the feedback was extremely pc�sitive.
Municipal Qualitv Index
Commissioner Martin received updated demographic information from City Manager Tim
Cruikshank. She is seeking further information from the National Human Rights Campaign to clarify
some of the criteria.
NEW BUSINESS
2017 Pride Festival Planninq Update
Commissioner Peck reported the planning is going extremely well. There are churches that have
recently joined the Planning Committee. She is confident the event will be quite a bit bigger than
last year's inaugural event. Jana Shortell from KARE 11 has committed to emcee this year's event.
HRC Citv Code Chanqes, Review HRC Bv-Laws and Boards/Commissions Attendance Policv
Knauss explained the City Code applicable to the HRC was revised to include two voting youth
members, which reflects the current HRC By-Laws. The HRC reviewed and discussed the
Attendance Policy. Co-Chair Burris will contact HRC Commissioners not in attendance to touch
base with them. It was the consensus of the Commission that all Commissioners need to let staff
know on Friday after receiving the meeting agenda packet, if they are not able to attend the
meeting.
OTHER
Commissioner Martin provided sample polic,y/statement on non-discrimination that the City could
consider including in their bid and/or contract documents.
Commissioner Martin explained she was online looking for Human Rights resources and was on the
League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions website. She was surprised to find there was a
lack of information by this organization.
Motion by Commissioner Martin, second by Commissioner Buttress to discuss at the next
meeting whether the Golden Valley HRC will continue its membership in the League of
Human Rights Commissions. Motion carried 4-0.
Human Rights Commission March 28,2017
Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
2017 HRC Meetinq Dates
Thursday, April 20* Tuesday, July 25 Tuesday, October 24
Tuesday, May 30* Tuesday, August 22 Tuesday, November 28
Tuesday, June 27 Tuesday, September 26 Thursday, December 28*
*Indicates a change from the regular meeting date.
ADJOURN
Motion by Commissioner Martin, second by Commissioner Peck to adjourn the meeting at
8:19 pm. Motion carried 4-0.
Jonathan Burris, Co-Chair
ATTEST:
Chantell Knauss, Staff Liaison
Approved by HRC: Month##,2017
Human Rights Commission March 28,2017
Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3