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Human Rights Commission November 27, 2018
City Hall — Council Conference Room � 6:30 pm
1. Call to Order
2. Introductions
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of October 23, 2018 Meeting Minutes
5. Old Business
A. Second Annual MLK Literary Contest Update
B. Bill Hobbs Award Nominations Review
C. Why Treaties Matter Exhibit Update
D. Website Resources Discussion
E. Green Card Youth Voices Exhibit Update
6. New Business
A. December Meeting and 2019 Calendar
B. City Equity Plan and Rising TIDES Task Force
7. Adjourn
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MEETING MINUTES
Human Rights Commission October 23, 2018
Commissioners present: Kyle Scott, Vice Chair
Gloria Peck
Chris Mitchell
Carrie Yeager
Lauren Barry
Jonathan Burris
Teresa Martin
Commissioners absent: Maurice Harris, Chair
Eve Clarkson
Staff present: Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director
Maria Cisneros, City Attorney
Call to Order and Introductions
The meeting was called to order at 6:34 pm by Vice Chair Scott. Cisneros was introduced to the
Commission as the City Attorney and interim staff liaison to the HRC while staff member Santelices is
on leave in 2019.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Yeager, seconded by Commissioner Martin to approve agenda as
submitted. Carried 7-0.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commissioner Burris to approve the September 25, 2018
meeting minutes as submitted. Carried 7-0.
Old Business
Second Annual MLK Literary Contest Update
Santelices provided update to HRC that the Communications team had created a flyer and social media
templates for the contest. Furthermore, staff sent the information to the school contacts compiled by
Commissioner Mitchell, and will send a reminder the week of Thanksgiving. Staff will send the final
version of the flyer to the Commissioners. Commissioner Martin requested details of the entry review
process. Vice Chair Scott confirmed that the Commission agreed at a previous meeting to use the same
rubric and review process as used in the 2017-2018 contest. Commissioner Peck will reach out to the
community member who served on the review panel to gauge her interest in serving on the panel this
year. At the next meeting the Commission will decide which HRC members will be on the review panel.
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Bill Hobbs Award Update
Santelices provided update that there have been three nominations for the Bill Hobbs Award. Santelices
will bring the names and nomination forms to the November meeting. The Commission will review and
vote at the November meeting, for presentation of the award at the December 18 Council meeting.
Whv Treaties Matter Exhibit Update
Staff reminded the Commission that there were two options for hosting this exhibit: 1) partake in the full
application process, or 2) borrow the exhibit for a period of time from the MN Indian Affairs Council
(without the full application). Commissioner Martin offered to speak with City Staff at Brookview to
determine space availability in 2019. The Commission discussed the pros and cons of each option, and
ultimately decided that if the space is available, it was likely best to work with the MN Indian Affairs
Council to host the exhibit. Commissioner Mitchell reminded the Commission that the cities of
Robbinsdale, New Hope, and Crystal may also be interested in partnering on this endeavor. Robbinsdale
HRC will follow up with Commissioner Mitchell after their next meeting.
Communications Update
Commission members were asked to review the list of resources that Vice Chair Scott compiled for
potential links on the HRC City webpage. The Commission agreed that the list was great, and discussed
what types of resources should be included, either informational sites, or links to services and additional
resources. Vice Chair Scott explained that her list was primarily created with human rights organization
links. Commissioner Martin asked if there were any legal considerations. Staff members Cisneros and
Santelices will review the policy and report back to the Commission at the November meeting. Prior to
that meeting the Commissioners will review the list again, and come prepared to discuss at the next
meeting.
Green Card Youth Exhibit Update * Motion to add topic by Commissioner Martin at 6:49 pm, seconded
by Commissioner Burris, and carried 7-0 (after initial approval of agenda).
Commissioner Martin provided update to HRC that the GV Hennepin County Library may be willing to
promote books during the month of December to coincide with the Green Card Youth Voices exhibit, and
asked if the HRC should recommend a particular theme or string of books. The Commission discussed
asking the library to use best judgement about a variety of topics that fit within the theme of the exhibit.
Commissioners Mitchell and Scott suggested including books that relate to the immigrant communities
local to Minnesota and titles that focus on individuals who moved to Minnesota for employment
opportunities. Commissioner Martin also asked if the HRC wants to link the podcasts of two local
business persons who interviewed immigrant business owners in the area. Commissioners Peck and
Martin will check with the library to determine that possibility.
New Business
None.
October 23, 2018
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Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner Burris, seconded by Commissioner Yeager to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 pm.
Motion carried 7-0.
Kyle Scott, Vice Chair
ATTEST:
Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison
Respectfully submitted,
Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison/Human Resources Director
October 23, 2018