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Dec 26, 2018—6:30 pm
REG U LAR M EETI 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.
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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 IVlartin 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