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09-26-17 HRC Agenda Packet AGENDA t;tl,y t�� °. Human Rights Commission a ld ` City of Golden Valley en 7800 Golden Valley Road V� � Golden Valley, MN 55427 September 26, 2017 6:30 pm Council Conference Room I. Call to Order II. Introductions III. Approval of Agenda IV. Approval of August 22, 2017 Meeting Minutes V. Old Business A. Immigration Discussion Council/Manager Meeting Follow-Up B. PTSD Event Recap C. Comprehensive Plan Recommendation(s) D. Martin Luther King Jr Day Celebration Planning VI. New Business A. Resident Request - "Columbus Day" Holiday Change B. Welcome Proclamation C. 2017 Work Plan Review and 2018 Work Plan Discussion VII. Adjourn MINUTES � � � � ��� Human Rights Commission (HRC) ,1 . Golden Valley City Hall f��f� Q 1// 7800 Golden Valley Road v vi-���l � Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427 '(j� � Council Conference Room Y August 22, 2017 Commissioners present: Kyle Pettersen-Scott, Chair Maurice Harris, Vice Chair Jonathan Burris Teresa Martin Isaac Mintzer (arrived 6:45 pm) Gloria Peck Carrie Yeager Commissioners absent: Adam Buttress Staff: Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director City Council Members: Andy Snope Guests: Melissa Abrams Colfur The meeting was convened at 6:36 pm by Chair Pettersen-Scott. INTRODUCTIONS Commissioners welcomed new Commissioner Carrie Yeager. Everyone introduced themselves. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commission Pettersen-Scott reviewed the agenda. MOVED by Martin, seconded by Burris and motion carried to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVAL OF July 25, 2017 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Burris, seconded by Commissioner Harris to approve the minutes as amended, including the People Power Policy Recommendations as an addendum. Motion carried 7-0. OLD BUSINESS Immiqration & GVPD Policv Recommendations Update/Discussion HRC reviewed the presentation at the August Council/Manager meeting and the materials provided to the Council. Also discussed the amended recommendation provided to the Council and had questions regarding the staff changes made to recommendation. HRC discussed the process for submitting and presenting reports at future Council/Manager meetings. The HRC determined that any future Council reports will be presented in writing and will be presented verbally at the meeting. Comprehensive Plan Recommendations Human Rights Commission August 22,2017 Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 Commissioners expressed concern that the Comprehensive Plan Conversation Session regarding Economic Competitiveness was held on September 11, as many view that date as a Day of Service. The HRC reviewed the sections of the Comprehensive Plan with a "HRC lens." After discussion the HRC consider affordable housing, transportation, social equity and economic competitiveness as areas they would like to provide input. HRC discussed the light rail, getting residents and businesses into the city downtown areas, along with to and from work; providing transportation services to and from the Courage Kenney Rehabilitation Institute, and increasing the use of the MnDOT location as a transportation area; HRC members were requested to electronically submit individual comments to staff to be compiled in a document to be reviewed by the entire commission at the September meeting. Co-sponsor PTSD Event Discussion At the July meeting the HRC voted to co-sponsor with the Crystal/New Hope League of Women Voters showing the film "Buried above Ground." The event will be held on September 21, 2017 at the Cinema Grill at 6:30 pm. Staff prepared information that was published in the September/October CityNews, and advertised on City social media sights and message board. Since it is a long film there will be no formal program/discussion following the presentation. The HRC requested that staff also notify the SunPost and request that information be placed in the newspaper about the upcoming event. NEW BUSINESS Martin Luther Kina Jr. Dav Celebration Commissioner Martin requested the Commission discuss if the HRC would like to consider hosting a Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK) celebration to be held at the Brookview Community Center. She suggested using HRC funds to reserve the community center and possibly ask Rose McGee to help facilitate a discussion regarding race and bring in some sweet potato pies. The event would take place on the Sunday before MLK day. The HRC discussed the events that have been sponsored by the HRC in the past, differences and laws pertaining to funding non-profit organizations and sponsoring speakers for events, difference in hosting the event and/or providing tickets to the General Mills day MLK event, and if this could become a city sponsored event. One of the suggestions is to facilitate a conversation about race in Golden Valley as a community building event. The HRC requested staff to provide guidelines on policies and practices of City-sponsored events. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Burris, seconded by Commissioner Peck to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 pm. Motion carried 7-0. Human Rights Commission August 22,2017 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Kyle Petersen-Scott, Chair ATTEST: Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison Respectfully submitted, Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant Approved by HRC: September 26, 2017 Human Rights Commission August 22,2017 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3