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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:34 pm by Chair Harris.
Roll Call
May 28, 2019 -6:30 pm
Council Conference Room
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Staff present:
Council present:
Approval of Agenda
Maurice Harris, Carrie Yeager, Jonathan Burris, Teresa Martin, Eve Clarkson,
Chris Mitchell, Kyle Scott, Gloria Peck
Lauren Barry
Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director
Joanie Clausen, City Council Liaison
MOTION by Scott to approve agenda. Seconded by Peck. Motion carried.
Approval of March Regular Me eting Minutes
Commission suggested two minor amendments to the April minutes.
MOTION by Burris to approve the April 23, 2019 regular meeting minutes as amended.
Seconded by Scott. Motion carried.
Special Presentation
Council Member Clausen provided the Commission with a history of the Human Rights Commission and
her conversation with one of the Commission's founding members Sylvia Kaplan. Clausen shared that
Sylvia wanted to visit the Golden Valley History Museum, and suggested that she visit at the same time
the HRC members visit the museum on June 25, 2019 (June HRC meeting location). The Commission
MOTION by Burris to invite Sylvia Kaplan to the June meeting and present her with a
certificate of appreciation for her work on the Commission. Seconded by Yeager. Motion
carried.
Staff Liaison Santelices will email the official invitation to Sylvia Kaplan and create the certificate of
appreciation to present to her at the June meeting. Commissioner Martin shared that Crystal Boyd and
Don Anderson will also be in attendance of the June meeting. Council Member Clausen shared a variety
of historical documents related to the HRC, which Staff Liaison Santelices will include in the packet, and
send out to the Commissioners.
Promotional Materials Update
Staff shared the final product of the stickers that the Commission created. Staff will work with
Communications to print bookmarks, and print 200 copies of the brochures for the Pride festival. The
Commission reviewed the brochure to ensure no changes needed to be made. Commission also shared
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City of Golden Valley
May 28, 2019 -6:30 pm
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going to research and bring suggestions for both volunteering opportunities and organizations to support
with collections.
Elections of Chair and Vice Chair
Nomination of Commissioner Yeager for Vice Chair, seconded, accepted, no other nominations.
Nomination of Commissioner Mitchell for Chair, seconded, accepted, no other nominations.
Commissioner Yeager voted in at Vice Chair and Commissioner Mitchell voted in as Chair.
June Meeting Reminder
Meeting will be at the Historical Society. Commission will confirm time of the tour and the meeting.
Adjourn
MOTION by Scott to adjourn at 8:07 pm. Seconded by Burris. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Respectfully submitted,
Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison
'Maurice Har�s, Chair