10-24-17 HRC Agenda Packet AGENDA
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October 24, 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
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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 Member: 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.
APPROVALOFAGENDA
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 Policy 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 wifl be presented verbally at the meeting.
Human Rights Commission August 22,2017
Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
Comprehensive Plan Recommendations
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 Kinq 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: October 24, 2017
Human Rights Commission August 22,2017
Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3