05-11-21 Rising TIDES Minutes-U
Rising TIDES Task Force
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:21 pm by Chair Joelle Allen.
Roll Call
Members present: Joelle Allen, Ajani Woodson, Ruth Paradise, Brad Taylor-White, Amber
Alexander, and Myat Thanda Tun
Members absent: Melissa Johnson, Sheri Hixon, Fartun Hussein, and Sam Powers
Staff present: Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director and Kiarra Zackery, Equity and
Inclusion Manager
Approval of Agenda and April 13, 2021 Meeting Minutes
MOTION by Member Taylor-White to approve the agenda and April 13 , 2021 minutes.
Seconded by Member Thanda Tun. Motion carried 6-0.
Building An Equitable Golden Valley Q2 Updat e
Staff Zackery provided an update on the Building an Equitable Golden Valley Quarterly Conversations
Quarter 2 event. All panelists have confirmed availability and participation. Panelists received virtual
invitations and Golden Valley Communications Department developed social media plan.
Member Paradise suggested another meeting for the subcommittee before the event. Staff Zackery
will schedule a subcommittee meeting prior to even t. Member Taylor-White offered assistance; Chair
Allen suggested all Task Force members spread the word about the event to their networks as this is
the final Rising TIDES Task Force community event.
Final Report Planning
Staff Santelices shared information regarding timeline for final report and the structure. Chair Allen
suggested using subcommittee-planning document. Subcommittees will provide an overview of its
work over the past year, denote priorities for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission, review
achievements and success and areas for improvement.
Adjournment
MOTION by Member Paradise. Seconded by Vice Chair Alexander. Meeting adjourned at
5:52 pm. Motion carries: 6-0.
May 11, 2021 – 5:15 pm
Virtual WebEx Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
MEETING MINUTES – Rising TIDES Task Force
May 11, 2021
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Joelle Allen, Chair
ATTEST:
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Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director