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07-24-18 HRC Agenda Packet 7800 Golden Valley Road�Golden Valley,MN 55427 z d�� �'.� 763-593-3991 �TTY 763-593-3968�763-593-8109(fax)�www.goldenvalleymn.gov .��lden C,,,� _ __ valle � AGENDA _ _ Human Rights Commission July 24, 2018 I. Call to Order II. Introductions III. Approval of Agenda IV. Approval of June 26, 2018 Meeting Minutes V. Old Business A. Voter Rights Education Update B. Green Card Exhibit C. Why Treaties Matter Exhibit Update VI. New Business A. Communications/Website Updates B. Bill Hobbs Award Planning C. MLK 2"d Annual MLK Day Contest VII. Adjourn 7800 Golden Valley Road�Golden Valley,MN 55427 ` ��� ��✓ 763-593-3991 �TTY 763-593-3968�763-543-8109(fax)�www.goldenvalleymn.gov ���Zden _. _ � vall� � MEETING MINUTES _ Human Rights Commission June 26, 2018 Commissioners present: Kyle Pettersen-Scott, Chair Maurice Harris, Vice Chair Jonathan Burris Carrie Yeager Teresa Martin Chris Mitchell Eve Clarkson Gloria Peck (arrived at 6:45 pm) Staff present: Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:37 pm by Chair Pettersen-Scott. Approval of Agenda Staff made two addition to agenda as requested by staff prior to meeting. Motion made by Commissioner Martin to make an addition to New Business, and approve agenda as amended. Seconded by Vice Chair Harris. Motion carried 7-0. Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Burris, seconded by Commissioner Mitchell to approve the May 22, 2018 meeting minutes as amended. Special Presentation Commissioner Clarkson and Staff provided an updated on the process of donating a peace pole to the city, which Commissioner Clarkson has been leading. Clarkson asked for recommendations from the Commission on which eight languages should be included. The Commission discussed and made the recommendation that Clarkson work with the City to determine the most common languages used in Golden Valley. The Commission members commended Commissioner Clarkson for her work on this endeavor. Old Business Pride Festival Wrap-Up Commission took time to discuss that the Pride festival seemed to be "enjoyed by all," and several individuals took notice of the HRC booth, asking questions about the HRC, and even showing interest in joining. Discussion around how to have people sign up for "more information" or sign up while at the event, rather than providing individuals with "take home" information and hoping they sign up then. The MEETING MINUTES—Human Rights Commission 2 only concern around having a laptop/collecting information at the events is that citizens may have privacy concerns. Therefore, the HRC should be prepared to give individuals all the options of finding out more about the HRC. Staff will determine if a business-card sized item to hand out will be possible for future events. Commission members noted that the pick-up and drop-off of booth materials from City Hall Public Safety went very well. Voter Ri�hts Education Topic Discussion Vice Chair Harris and Commissioner Peck provided update to HRC. Both have emailed a member of the LWV about a joint event,though there has not been a response received at this time. Harris will follow- up with LWV again and report back to HRC. Commissioner Martin shared a recap of her questions to Representative Freiberg, and his responses. Martin gave the letters to staff to scan in and share with HRC members. Martin also offered to contact the State to order pocket constitutions to hand out at the event. Commission still hopes for an Aug/Sep event on the topic of"restore the vote," automatic voter registration, or cyber security. Day of Service Plannin� Discussion Commissioner Peck updated the HRC that she contacted PRISM and PRISM responded with what is typically needed for donations in September. Staff will share the documents with Commission. Commission recapped the details of the "day of service/week of service" events planned. The HRC is collecting items for PRISM from Mon, Sep 10— Fri, Sep 14 at City Hall, Brookview, and Public Safety. HRC will also do a special collection on Sat, Sep 15 at the Arts and Music Festival. Staff will ensure it is promoted in the newsletter and on City social media (as the event draws closer). Commissioner Mitchell asked the Commission to also consider having an option for a more "hands on" Day of Service event. Commissioner Peck offered to contact PRISM to determine the opportunities for people to go in and work for a few hours on September 11th. It was also suggested that the HRC can plug volunteer opportunities that exist with the City (all listed on the City's website). Elections of Officers Chair Pettersen-Scott nominated Vice Chair Harris for the Chair position. Commissioner Martin seconded the nomination. Harris accepted. No other nominations were made. Harris was voted as Chair 8-0. Commissioner Martin nominated Pettersen-Scott for Vice Chair. Commissioner Peck seconded the nomination. Pettersen-Scott accepted. No other nominations were made. Pettersen-Scott voted as Vice Chair 8-0. Bylaw Review Staff provided overview of the expectations of a bylaw review, and reasons for the review. Commission made recommendations to change the "goals" section to read: 1. Advise the City Council on human rights issues by serving the Council as an advisory board. June 26, 2018 MEETING MINUTES—Human Rights Commission 3 2. Help build community by creating opportunities for dialogue on human rights issues. 3. Sponsor and promote human rights educational opportunities and direct persons to resources on human rights. Motion by Commissioner Burris to change goals; seconded by Commissioner Martin. Carried 8-0. Motion by Vice Chair Harris to accept bylaws with changes; seconded by Commissioner Peck. Carried 8-0. New Business Green Card Voices Exhibit Commissioner Martin shared an opportunity for the HRC to sponsor an exhibit called "Green Card Voices." The commission discussed the potential location of an exhibit, including how it would fit at Brookview with the rotating art. Commission would like to sponsor the exhibit around Human Rights Day (December). Motion by Commissioner Martin to pursue the application process and determine logistics of hosting the exhibit. Seconded by Commissioner Yeager. Carried 8-0. Further discussion took place around having a speaker, an immigrant who can share his/her story with the community, in conjunction with the exhibit. HR Resources "Open to All" Chair Pettersen-Scott requested that "Communications" and website update/revamp be added to the next agenda, and that Commissioners take the opportunity to prepare for the meeting. Staff will send the link of"open to all" from the Human Rights Campaign site. Staff will also find some guidelines on what the Commission can and cannot have on the website. Tribal Dance Group—Arts and Music Festival Commissioner Martin has been looking into other opportunities to represent Native American heritage in October, in lieu of not hosting the "Why Treaties Matter" exhibit. At this time Commissioner Martin does not have anything more to report. Adjourn Motion by Commissioner Yeager, seconded by Commissioner Martin to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 pm. Motion carried 8-0. Kyle Pettersen-Scott, Chair ATTEST: Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison Respectfully submitted, Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison/Human Resources Director June 26, 2018 Mike Freiberg Minnesota State Representative District 456 �jDuse 01 � � Representatives Uear Teresa: Thank you for contacting me about voter education and voter rights. I appreciate the opportunity to provide you with some information. I forwarded your e-mail to the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office and received this response from Matthew Freeman: Regardrng quesfion 1, 1 don't not know that there is a completely comprehensive list anywhere. However, the blue book and the pocket blue book do have much of thaf info, short of getting down to the soil and wafer conservation level. https.//www.sos.state.mn.us/about-minnesota/qet-a-biue-book/and enclosed. Regarding question 2, "restore fhe vote"would be an appropriate voter education issue. Cyber securify also continues to be a top issue regarding elections and would be meanrngful for voter education. The Federa/Government's recent appropriation of HAVA (Help America Vote Acf) money to states for use on cyber security means money wrll be spent over the next 5 years ensuring we have secure elections. Additional background on that�ber security: he immediate appropriation ask focuses on the immediate and nown ne , and the OSS plans to work with stakeholders on how best to spend the remaining funds over five years. We do not wanf to rush into spending the funds in other ways that are ultimately not a good use and would not benefit the enfire system (state and local). This is something we've discussed with MACO, AMC, LMC, and MAT. ldeally, a working group would meet one or two times following session to discuss scope and a work plan. OSS staff and others would then do research and gather information during the late summer and fall. The group would then meet again regularly fo �nalize a proposal to the legislature following the 2098 election. This would allow us to focus a small portion of fhe funds, approximately$9.5 million, on the previously identified and immediate items needed to secure and modernize our election system, while a/so giving us time to work with stakeholders on how best to spend fhe remaining approximafely $5.5 million. Another issues of interest could be automatic voter registration. Here is an interestrng article that House Research shared regarding automatic voter registrafion efforts in otherstates: http://www.governinq.com/topics/polifics/qov- automatic-voter-reqisfration-marvland-illinois-social-services.html 6601 Olympia St,Golden Valley.Minnesota 55427 (763)234 8749 State Office Buildinq. 100 Rev Dr Martin Luther Kinq Jr Bivd St. Paul Minnesota 55155-1298 (651)296-4176 FAX: (651)296-8605 Email:rep.mike.freiberg@house.mn ' � ;„,.::. NOT PRINTED AT GOVERNMENT EXPENSE May 10, 2018 Mikea�reiberg • Minnesota State Representative District 45B t'-- "�use �f Representatives My undersfanding on voter registration cards are fhey can either be mailed or turned in by an organizafion either to their county offices or the Secretary of Stafe. Those are time sensitive, so folks are encouraged to turn fhem in as soon as they are collected. Applications that third parties collect must be received by the Office of the Secretary of State or by the voter's county electron office within 10 days of when the voter sic�ned and dated the application. Here is addifional information on voter registration drives. httas�//www sos.state.mn.us/eJections-votinq/qet-in voived/voter-reqistration-drives/ Allow me to make some canlments on two ol'your topics tllat had coi•responding legislatio�i before the 2017-18 Legislature. HP 24� is legislation I co-authored to provide for automatic voter registration of applica»ts for a Minne:sota drivcr's licensc, instruction permit, or idcntiiic�tian card. IJnfc»�w�ately, House File 245 did not receive a hearing in the Republican- controlled House in eiiher 2017 or 2018. I am liopeful ihat it�vill be considered again durin�the 2019 legislative session. You also wrote about "restore the vote." I also co-authored legislation to restore the civil right to vote of an individual upon release from incarceration(HF 951). It was heard in the I�ouse I'ublic Safety Committee on March ?2 (of which I am not a member), where it unfortunately did not advance. Rather, the committee Republicans "laid it on the table"—a procedure used to kill a bill. All cominiitee DPi,ers vated agairtsJ the motion to lay the bill on tl�e table, but die motion �rev�iled on an S to 7 vote. I believe that it is time Minnesota joined the 14 other states (and District of Columbia) that allow felons ro vote upon their release from prison. (Two states—Maine and Vermont—allow felons to vote absentee from prison.) I agree with Governor Dayton, who said of'these 47,000 Minnesotans, "We should let people who have served their sentences, paid their debt to society, be given their chance to restore their active participation in our ... democratic process." Our ultimate goal as a state should be to enact strong election measures that encourage voter turnout and broaden the base of participation, white scrupulously protecting voters' rights and ensuring honest and fair elections. I will continue to support efforts toward this end. I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if 1 can be of any further assistance. Thanks for all the good work you do on the Golden Valley Human Rights Commission! 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