2022-06-28 - DEIC Agenda PacketREGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Attendance: This meeting will be held in person at Golden Valley Library and virtually via WebEx.
Some members of the board/commission may attend by telephone or interactive technology.
Members of the public may attend this meeting via Webex or by calling 1-415-655-0001 and
entering access code 133 659 0690.
Additional Remote Location(s): The following member(s) will be joining via Webex in accordance
with Minnesota Statutes § 13D.02 from the following location(s):
Joelle Allen: 6000, N Terminal Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30320 (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport)
Lee Thoresen: 556 Elm St. Chester, VT 05143
Questions/Comments: Members of the public who have questions about the commission or any
items on the agenda should contact the staff commission liaison – Kiarra Zackery, Equity and
Inclusion Manager at (763) 593- 8045.
1.Call to Order
2.Land Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and honor the Dakota nation, on whose ancestral land
the City of Golden Valley is built, and whose land resources we use. We commit to counteracting
the erasure of the cultural practices and presence of the Dakota people through education and by
amplifying a wide range of indigenous voices.
3.Roll Call
Chair, Joelle Allen Vice Chair, Ajani Woodson Nyre Chester
Melissa Johnson Drew Jones Carol Luo
Chris Mitchell Ruth Paradise Teresa Sit
Lee Thoresen
4.Approval of Agenda
5.Approval of May 24, 2022 minutes
6.Subcommittee Assignments (Joelle)
June 28, 2022 – 6:30 pm
Community Room
Golden Valley Library
830 Winnetka Ave
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7. Housing BAEGV Forum (Ruth and Lee)
8. Welcoming New Residents (Ruth)
9. Commission Updates and Current Events
10. Adjourn
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Call to Order
Chair Allen called the meeting to order at 6:33 pm.
Roll Call
Commissioners in person: Ruth Paradise, Joelle Allen, Nyre Chester, Carol Luo, Ajani Woodson, Lee
Thoresen, Chris Mitchell
Commissioners absent: Drew Jones, Melissa Johnson, Teresa Sit
Staff present: Kiarra Zackery, Equity and Inclusion Manager
Rick Birno, Parks and Recreation Director
Brian Erickson, Program Supervisor
Approval of June 28 agenda and May 24 minutes
MOTION by Commissioner Luo for the approval of the agenda and minutes. Seconded by Vice Chair
Woodson. Motion carried 7-0.
Public Asset Naming Policy with Open Space and Recreation Commission
Parks and Recreation Director Rick Birno provided context and impetus for the partnership of
OSRC and DEIC on the public asset naming policy, as directed by Council. Parks and Recreation
Director Birno gave examples of current publicly named assets and the history of their naming
processes. Examples included Gaerty Park, Schaper Park, Stockman Park, Klobuchar Garden and
Lions Park. Parks and Recreation Director proposed possible strategies to develop the policy
jointly and questions to consider during the process. Chair Joelle Allen suggested a subcommittee
of both OSRC and DEIC members. Commission member Ruth Paradise suggested other
considerations for the policy, including determining which types of assets can be named after
someone. Equity and Inclusion Manager Kiarra Zackery suggested DEIC members coming to the
next OSRC meeting to work on the policy and process.
New Member Introduction and Oath of Office
Equity and Inclusion Manager Kiarra Zackery swears the newly appointed Commissioners, Nyre
Chester and Lee Thoresen. The Commission then provides a brief introduction to one another.
May 24, 2022 – 6:30 pm
Valley Room
Brookview Community Center
316 Brookview Parkway
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Updates
A. Allianz Event
Vice Chair, Ajani Woodson provided a summary of town hall event with AllianzLife
and the City of Golden Valley.
B. Land Acknowledgement
Chair Joelle Allen and Commissioner Ruth Paradise provided a summary of the May
10 Council work session and May 17 Council meeting where the Resolution Adopting
a Land Acknowledgement passed unanimously. Commissioners showed support and
excitement to begin the work of the Land Acknowledgement work plan.
C. Building and Equitable Golden Valley Subcommittee Updates
Commissioner Chris Mitchell provided a summary of Q2 BAEGV Environmental
Justice Forum. Commissioner Chris Mitchell requested volunteers for a
subcommittee to continue the partnership with the Environmental Commission to
bring more events to the City. Commissioners Ruth Paradise and Lee Thoresen
provide updates on the Q3 BAEGV forum on Affordable Housing. The forum will
include a presentation and breakout sessions at PRISM in August. The planning
subcommittee includes the Affordable Housing Coalition and Commissioners Ruth
Paradise and Lee Thoresen.
Adjourn
MOTION by Commissioner Lee Thoresen to adjourn at 8:10 pm. Seconded by Carol Luo. Motion
carried 7-0.
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Kiarra Zackery, Equity and Inclusion Manager
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Joelle Allen, Chair
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DEIC Project Subcommittees
Listed below are the projects and initiatives in the work plan. In order to ensure all projects and
that we complete all initiatives in a timely fashion, please choose 2-3 subcommittees for the year.
We will discuss and finalize subcommittee assignments at the June meeting.
Already established:
Environmental Commission Collab (Chris Mitchell + _______ Jun - Dec): Developing
recommended actions towards environmental justice for City Council with members of
Environmental Commission
Welcome Packet (Ruth Paradise + Melissa Johnson Aug-Oct): Creating a digital information
packet with resources and Golden Valley specific information, identifying a graphic designer to
develop materials and disburse to community
Housing Forum (Ruth Paradise + Lee Thoresen Jun - Aug): Organizing and facilitating Aug
2022 Building an Equitable Golden Valley Forum at PRISM
Future Projects:
Indigenous Engagement + Action Plan (Jun-Dec): Fulfill Land Acknowledgement Action Plan
items including engaging with Indigenous identifying GV families, collaborating with
Robbinsdale Area and Hopkins Schools, designing Land Acknowledgement webpage with
Indigenous graphic designer, commissioning art for Brookview from an Indigenous artist,
drafting proclamation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, etc.
Public Asset Naming policy (June-Oct): Collaborate with Open Space and Recreation
Commission to research and draft proposed policy for naming public assets (parks, buildings,
benches, streets, etc.)
Year-End Celebration/Closing Forum (Sep-Nov): Planning, organizing, facilitating Nov 22
Building an Equitable Golden Valley Forum on DEIC’s accomplishments
Bill Hobbs Award (Nov): Create marketing strategy for Bill Hobbs Award (annual award to
recognize community members committed to Human Rights celebrated on Human Rights Day),
read nominations, determine honorees, create and order plaques
MLK Media Contest (Dec): Create theme and prompt for 2023 student media contest, create
marketing strategy, read entries, determine winners and rewards
Communications (Sept-Nov): Create social media posts and news stories for remaining diversity
awareness months i.e. Native American Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, etc.
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Sponsorships (Jun-Dec; as needed): Develop criteria and method to review sponsorship
requests; review incoming requests and determine sponsor amounts