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MAY 23, 2017
6:30 pm
Council Conference Room
I. Call to Order
II. Introductions
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Approval of April 25, 2017 Meeting Minutes
V. Old Business
A. ACLU Model State and Local Law Enforcement Policies and Rules
B. Comprehensive Plan
C. 2017 Pride Festival Update
1. Booth
2. Speaker
D. May 9 Council/Manager Meeting Update
E. League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission Membership Renewal
F. Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) "Advancing Racial Equity Speaker
Series "Organizing for Power- Inside and Outside Strategies" - May 24, 2017
VI. New Business
VII. Adjourn
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April 25, 2017
Commissioners present: Jonathan Burris, Co-Chair
Adam Buttress, Co-Chair
Teresa Martin
Gloria Peck
Kyle Pettersen-Scott
Andrew Ramlet
Commissioners absent: Hattie Bonds
Staff: Tim Cruikshank, City Manager
The meeting was convened at 6:30 pm by Co-Chair Buttress.
Introductions
Commissioners and Staff introduced themselves.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Commissioner Burris and second by Commissioner Martin to approve the agenda
with these changes: Addition of Change Date of May Meeting. Motion carried 6-0.
APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 27, 2016 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Martin, second by Commissioner Peck to approve the December
27, 2016 minutes. Motion carried 6-0.
OLD BUSINESS
2017 Pride Festival (GVPF) Planninq Update
Commissioner Burris reviewed some of the activities planned for the Festival including the Pride
Color Run, food trucks, interfaith service, activities for children, beer garden, music lineup, and is
encouraging people to like the event on social media. Jana Shortell from KARE 11 is emceeing the
festival.
The Golden Valley Community Foundation (GVCF) has been receiving an impressive number of
sponsor's and are also generating donations by selling "All are welcome here" signs, and naming
rights to the music stage. More community groups are also participating. The GVCF is also setting
aside funds for 2018.
The HRC will have a booth at the festival. At the next meeting the HRC should discuss: what
information will be available, will there be any type of contest or interactive activity, who will be
setting up, staffing and cleaning up the booth area, and who will take the canopy, weights and table
for storage.
Human Rights Commission April 25,2017
Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
Commissioner Peck stated that there is still space available to rent a booth at the festival. Staff will
proceed with the registration for the booth.
Motion by Commissioner Peck moved and Commissioner Martin seconded a motion to
approve the $100 expenditure for renting a booth at the GVPF. Motion carried 6-0.
There was discussion regarding the HRC-sponsored speaker and since there is not much time
before the festival if the GVFP has already arranged for speakers the HRC could sponsor one of
the speakers. If the speakers are already sponsored the HRC could use the funds for another
activity or event.
City Manager Cruikshank stated the speaker would need to have an education element in order for
the HRC to sponsor them.
Motion by Commissioner Burris moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to provide an
honorarium of$500 for an educational speaker at the GVPF for 2017.
Commissioner Peck will contact City Manager Cruikshank and inform him if any of the speakers
scheduled have already been sponsored and make sure there is an educational component to their
speech. An updated will be provided at the May meeting.
Commissioner Martin will have MnDOT contact Commissioner Peck to arrange for the snowplow
blockage of entrances at the GVPF. Commissioner Peck stated that some of the entrances will be
blocked by garbage trucks as well.
NEW BUSINESS
Leaque of Minnesota Human Riqhts Commission Membershiq
At the last meeting Commissioner Martin stated she was online looking for Human Rights resources
and found there was a lack of information by this organization. The HRC requested staff find out
what services and resources they provide, if there is a conference offered, and what the fees are.
Commissioners were requested to go to the website to review what is available in order to be ready
to discuss if the HRC should participate in the membership at the May meeting.
At the May Council/Manager meeting the Council will discuss the HRC role and guidance. City
Manager Cruikshank will provide an update on the discussion at the May HRC meeting.
ACLU Freedom Citv
Mr. and Mrs. Vaaler were in attendance and presented information regarding the ACLU's nine
model state and local law enforcement policies and rules. The Golden Valley's ACLU People Power
group also reviewed the policies and rules stating the City complies with 5 out of the 9 rules. They
are requesting the HRC review and recommend that the City Council approve the policies.
The group met with Mayor Harris and Council Member Clausen and will meet with City Manager
Cruikshank and Police Chief Sturgis. They will be attending the July Council/Manager meeting.
The HRC requested the item be placed on the May HRC meeting for discussion. The Police Chief
will attend the meeting to speak to the policies and rules the Police Department follows. The City
Attorney may also attend the May HRC meeting. Staff will inform the ACLU group of the meeting
and ask if they would like to attend to observe the conversation. The HRC will discuss the item and
make a recommendation at the meeting.
Chanqe Date of Mav Meetinq
City Manager Cruikshank stated the Board/Commission Recognition Dinner has been scheduled for
May 30, 2017 and that date conflicts with the next HRC meeting. After discussion the meeting date
was changed to Tuesday, May 23, 2017.
Human Rights Commission April 25,2017
Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
City Manager Cruikshank stated that a number of government agencies, including Golden Valley
staff, are participating in the Government Alliance on Race and Equity(GARE). He invited the HRC
to attend the GARE Advancing Racial Equity Speaker Series "Organizing for Power- Inside and
Outside Strategies" to be held on May 24, 2017 from 6-8 pm at the Bloomington Civic Plaza,
Schneider Theatre, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road.
ADJOURN
Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Commissioner Ramlet to adjourn the meeting at
7:35 pm. Motion carried 6-0.
Adam Buttress, Co-Chair
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant
Approved by HRC: May 25,2017
Human Rights Commission April 25,2017
Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3