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02-26-19 HRC Agenda 7800 Gofden Valfey Road�Golden Valley,MN 55427 �� }� 763-593-3989�TTY 763-593-3968�763-593-8198(fax}�www.goldenvalleymn.gov ,�`��Q�/} ��.,! �.�/ � � �� va1l� Human Rights Commission � ..: � Feb 26, 2019—6:30 pm REGULAR MEETING AGENDA CouncilConferenceRoom Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road 1. Call to Order 2. Attendance/Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes December 26, 2018 regular meeting minutes and January 10, 2019 special meeting minutes 5. Old Business A. 2018 Annual Report Review B. 2019 Work Plan Preparation C. 2019 Sweet Potato Comfort Pie Recap 6. New Business A. Brief Review of Council/Board/Commission Annual Meeting and Action Steps B. Police Academy Recap 7. Adjournment This document is available in alternate formats upon a 72-hour request. Please call 763-593-8006(TTY: 763-593-3968)to make a request. Examples of alternate formats may include large print, electronic, Braille, audiocassette, etc. 7800 Golden Valley Road�Golden Valley,MN 55427 `�d�� 763-593-3989�TTY 763-593-3968(763-593-8198(fax)�www.goldenvalleymn.gov ��Zden �_ .��... valle �.� � Human Rights Commission Dec 26, 2018—6:30 pm R EG U LAR M E ETI NG M I N UTES Council Conference Room Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:34 pm by Chair Harris. Roll Call Commissioners present: Maurice Harris, Kyle Scott, Chris Mitchell,Jonathan Burris, and Teresa Martin Commissioners absent: Lauren Barry, Eve Clarkson, Carrie Yeager, and Gloria Peck Staff present: Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director Approval of Agenda MOTION by Commissioner Burris, seconded by Commissioner Martin to approve agenda as submitted. Carried 5-0. Approval of November 27, 2018 Minutes MOTION by Commissioner Burris, seconded by Commissioner Scott to approve November 27, 2018 meeting minutes as submitted. Carried 5-0. Old Business A. Bill Hobbs Award Presentation Review Commission discussed that the award presentation was pleasant and overall a good experience. Staff will ensure that next year there is a bit more structure to the presentation. Staff also updated the commission that more information about Bill Hobbs is on the website. B. Green Card Youth Voices Exhibit Update Staff and Commissioner Martin recapped to the Commission that the set-up of the exhibit was smooth. Staff shared that Brookview staff received positive feedback about the exhibit. The Commission agreed that exhibits are a great way to capture a larger audience, and will continue to review options for future exhibits. C. Second Annual MLK Literary Contest Update Staff shared that there were two submissions for the MLK Literary contest. The Commission was concerned by the lack of participation and considered ways to get feedback as to why students do not show interest. One recommendation was to ask the two participants who did choose to submit entries what worked for them and why they participated. Staff asked if the Commission would still like to sponsor a table at the Annual MLK Breakfast (cost of$500). MOTION by Commissioner Burris, seconded by Commissioner Martin to approve the purchase of one table (10 tickets) at the cost of$500.00. Carried 5-0. This tlocument is available in alternate formats upon a 72-hour request. Please call 763-593-8006 (TTY: 763-593-3968)to make a request. Examples of alternate formats may inclutle large print, electronic, Braille, audiocassette, etc. City of Golden Valley Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes 2 Dec 27, 2018—6:30 pm D. Website Resources Finalization The Commission agreed to add the Hennepin County Library to the list of resources. Vice Chair Scott volunteered to prepare brief summaries of each site to include with each posted site on the HRC page. E. January Meeting Reminder Staff reminded the Commission that there will not be a regular meeting in January. The entire Commission is invited to attend the 2019 Joint Council, Board, and Commission meeting on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Brookview. New Business A. Preliminary 2019 Work Plan Discussion Staff provided the Commission with a draft of the 2019 work plan for the Commission to consider and discuss at the next meeting. The Commission recommended scheduling a meeting in January to discuss. Dates were recommended and staff will email the Commission to determine if a quorum of members would be available on January 24, 2019. If a quorum is unavailable to meet that evening, there will not be a regular meeting in January. Adjourn MOTION by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Martin to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 pm. Carried 5-0. Maurice Harris, Chair ATTEST: Maria Cisneros, City Attorney/Interim Staff Liaison Respectfully submitted, Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison/Human Resources Director 7�800 Golden Valley Road�Golden Valley,MN 55427 ��,� �,I � 763-593-3989�TTY 763-S93-3968�763-593-8198(fax)�www.goldenvalleymn.gov µ�a Z�en . �.� . . . ��' � � �'�T Human Rights Comm�ssion � � Jan 10, 2019—6:30 pm SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES �ouncilConferenceRoom Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:06 pm by Chair Harris. Roll Call Commissioners present: Maurice Harris, Kyle Scott, Gloria Peck, Carrie Yeager,Jonathan Burris, and Teresa Martin Commissioners absent: Lauren Barry, Eve Clarkson, and Chris Mitchell Staff present: Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director Approval of Agenda MOTION by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Peck to amend special agenda, adding item (4) "MLK Literary Contest Winner Discussion." Carried 6-0. Approval of Funds for Speakers at Sweet Potato Comfort Pie Commissioner Martin discussed that the Sweet Potato Comfort Pie events on Jan 19 and Jan 20 will have table facilitators throughout the events. MOTION by Commissioner Martin to allocate up to $400 for table facilitators between the two Sweet Potato Comfort Pie events. Seconded by Commissioner Yeager. Carried 6-0. MLK Literary Contest Winner Discussion The Commission discussed the contest entries and specifically the winner of the contest. Commissioners commented on the powerful nature of young voices and hoped that the winner would be interested in reading the essay at the Sweet Potato Pie event on Jan 20. Chair Harris will notify the winner and report back to the Commission. Staff will ensure the $50 prize and award are prepared in time for the Jan 20 event. Adjourn MOTION by Commissioner Yeager, seconded by Commissioner Martin to adjourn the meeting at 6:22 pm. Carried 6-0. Maurice Harris, Chair ATTEST: Maria Cisneros, City Attorney/Interim Staff Liaison This tlocument is available in alternate formats upon a 72-hour request. Please call 763-593-8006(TTY: 763-593-3968)to make a request. Examples of alternate formats may include large print, electronic, Braille, audiocassette, etc. City of Golden Valley Human Rights Commission Special Meeting Minutes 2 Jan 10, 2019—6:30 pm Respectfully submitted, Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison/Human Resources Director