12-048 - 06-19 - establish a HRC Task Force and appoint members Resolution 12-48 June 19, 2012
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION TASK FQRCE
AND APPOINTING MEMBERS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Golden Valley through community
dialogue seeks to assess the need for and scope of a City Human Rights Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council would like the benefit of a recommendation on this
issue by a group of community members who would serve as an advisory board to the Gity
Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Councif believes this advisory group should be a Task Farce;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby desires to esfiablish this Task Force and its
mission and responsibilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Galden
Valley that a Human Rights Commission Task Force is hereby established with the
following mission and responsibilities, membership, meeting and reporting requirements:
I. MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Task Force shall:
A. Review duties and responsibilities of the Minnesota State and City of
Golden Valley Human Rights Commissions and their histories.
B. Make a recommendation to the City Council as to the best way(s) to
foster inclusiveness and cultural awareness for the City of Golden Valley
and whether or not the best way(s) involve a City Human Rights
Commission.
C. If it is recommended that a City Human Rights Commission is needed,
establish the Commission's mission and responsibilities and haw it
should be organized (e.g. as a Commission or informally, with interested
volunteers coordinating events and activities.)
II. MEMBERSHIP
A. Membership shall consist of the following persons:
• Scott Charlesworth-Seiler
• Bill Devins
• Hilmer Erickson
• William Flanary
• Mickey Greenberg
Resolution 12-48 - Continued June 19, 2012
• Christopher Jordan
• Dwayne King
• Alicia Kopp
• Peggy Leppik
• Deanna Mazone
• Denise Mazone
• Michael Meyer
• Bernie Milstein
• Jeffrey Prottas
• Jorge Saavedra
• Steve Schulz
• Sharon Soike
• Sam Weisberg
• Carrie Wright
III. MEETINGS AND TIME FRAME
A. The Task Force shall complete their eharge prior ta Octaber 31, 2012.
B. A professional Facilitator shall be engaged to conduct the meetings.
C. Meeting dates shall be determined by the Facilitator.
D. No more than five (5) meetings shall be held.
E. All meetings shall be open to the public and subject to the requirements
of the State Open Meeting Law.
IV. REPORTING
A. Minutes and attendance shall be kept of all meetings.
B. A recommendation shall be due to the City Council following the final
meeting.
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`Shepar M. Harris, Ma o
ATTEST:
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usan M. Virnig, City Cterk
Resolution 12-48 - Continued June 19, 2012
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.