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11-27-18 HRC Minutes f �. 7800 Golden Valley Road�Golden Valley,MN 55427 � �t;� �! 763-593-3991 �TTY 763-593-3968�763-593-8109(fax)�www.goldenvalleymn.gov ��lden � valle Y MEETING MINUTES � Human Rights Commission November 27, 2018 Commissioners present: Kyle Scott, Vice Chair Gloria Peck Chris Mitchell Carrie Yeager Eve Clarkson Jonathan Burris Teresa Martin Commissioners absent: Maurice Harris, Chair Lauren Barry Staff present: Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director Maria Cisneros, City Attorney Call to Order and Introductions The meeting was called to order at 6:33 pm by Vice Chair Scott. Approval of Agenda Motion by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Clarkson to approve agenda as submitted. Carried 7-0. Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Mitchell, seconded by Commissioner Yeager to approve the October 23, 2018 meeting minutes as submitted. Carried 7-0. Old Business Second Annual MLK Literarv Contest Update Staff member Santelices provided update to HRC that the contest reminder went out to all of the school contacts. The Commission discussed who would be on the contest review subcommittee and confirmed that the subcommittee would use the same rubric as last year. Bill Hobbs Award Update Staff member Santelices provided the Commissioners with the three nominations for the award. Each nomination was discussed while referencing the nomination criteria. The commission reflected on the great work of all the nominees and then submitted anonymous votes for a 2018 winner. The selected recipient received a majority of the 5 total votes. Staff member Santelices will contact the winner and plan for the Commission and Council to present the award at the December 18 Council meeting. MEETING MINUTES—Human Rights Commission 2 Why Treaties Matter Exhibit Update Commissioner Martin shared with the Commission that the exhibit has been tentatively secured from the MN Indian Affairs Council and space is reserved at Brookview for October 2019. Martin further shared that the Hennepin County Golden Valley Library is also interested in partnering by displaying books during that time. Staff will review City policies including liabilities of displaying artwork in City buildings and ensure that is shared with the Commission. Motion by Martin to host the exhibit through the MN Indian Affairs Council in October 2019. Seconded by Commissioner Yeager. Motion Carried 7-0. Staff member Santelices will contact the City of Crystal to let them know space is no longer needed. Commissioner Mitchell will confirm with Robbinsdale HRC after their next meeting to determine their interest in co-sponsoring. Website Resources Discussion Referencing the current City policy, staff inember Cisneros provided opinion on the best approach to incorporate other organizational links on the HRC City website. The Commission will look to host only links on the website that derive from other government entities. Commissioner Martin mentioned linking to the library, and asking the library of their interest in hosting additional links to share resources. Commissioner Martin will continue discussing with the library, and in the meantime the Commission will send staff any other relevant government links to be considered at the December meeting. Green Card Youth Exhibit Update Commissioner Martin provided update that the library and staff are working on a joint flier that will be available at the library and at Brookview to connect the exhibit to the displays, as well as the "Immigrants in America" podcast hosted by local business owners. Martin along with Santelices will meet with Green Card Youth Voices to set up the exhibit on December 3. Commissioner Yeager asked if the City could create a Facebook Event, which staff will follow up on. New Business December Meetin� and 2018 Calendar Staff member Santelices asked the Commissioners have concerns about attending the December 26, 2018 meeting, and if the Commission has any desire to change the meeting date. Aside from one known absence, all other Commissioners are available to attend and the meeting will remain as is, Wed, Dec 26 at 6:30pm. City Equitv Plan and Risin�TIDES Task Force Staff member Santelices provided an overview of the City's equity work over the past two years, and the steps that led to the development of the Rising TIDES task force. Staff inember Santelices asked the Commissioners to consider sharing this opportunity with individuals who may be interested and notified the Commission that due to the natural connection between equity work and the mission of the Human Rights Commission. November 27, 2018 MEETiNG MINUTES—Human Rights Commission 3 Adjourn Motion by Commissioner Burris, seconded by Commissioner Martin to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 pm. Approved by unanimous consent (7-0). /+, Y..� �� , _ _. Kyle Sco V�e hair ATTEST: Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison Respectfully submitted, Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison/Human Resources Director November 27, 2018