05-22-18 HRC Agenda Packet
AGENDA
Human Rights Commission
City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
May 22, 2018
6:30 pm
Council Conference Room
I. Call to Order
II. Introductions
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Approval of April 24, 2018 Meeting Minutes
V. Orientation and Expectations Review
VI. Old Business
A. Pride Planning Booth Details
B. Day of Service Discussion – Idea Presentation
C. Voter Rights Topic Discussion
VII. New Business
A. Elections
B. Bylaw review
C. Communications Check-In
VIII. Adjourn
MINUTES
Human Rights Commission (HRC)
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427
Council Conference Room
April 24, 2018
Commissioners present: Kyle Pettersen-Scott, Chair
Maurice Harris
Jonathan Burris
Adam Buttress
Gloria Peck
Carrie Yeager (6:39 pm)
Eve Clarkson
Teresa Martin
Commissioners absent: Isaac Mintzer
Staff: Emily Goellner, Associate Planner/Grant Writer
Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director
The meeting was convened at 6:31 pm by Chair Pettersen-Scott.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Martin requested an addition to New Business. Motion by Commissioner Harris,
seconded by Commissioner Peck to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried 7-0.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Staff member Goellner provided the Commission with a presentation of the City’s work on
affordable housing. Staff provided the Commission with an overview of the City’s history, what
the City is currently doing, where Commissioners can find more information, and the City’s
plan for the foreseeable future.
Commission requested that Staff send a copy of the PowerPoint presentation to the
Commissioners.
APPROVAL OF MARCH 27, 2018 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Burris, seconded by Commissioner Harris to approve the minutes as
amended. Motion carried 8-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Pride Planning Check-In
Staff provided update on completed tasks assigned from March meeting. Commissioner Martin
offered information on a speaker and Commissioner Peck stated that the Pride Festival will not
have speakers this year, only musical guests. Commissioners asked about the timing of the
event, and Commissioner Peck confirmed that the event is from 12-6 pm and that the Pride
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planners suggested two different three hour shifts. Chair Pettersen-Scott requested that all
Commissioners review their calendars, put a hold on that day, and prepare to sign up for a
shift at the next meeting. Staff reminded everyone that the shifts will need to include set-up
and take-down.
Commissioner Burris asked what the Commission intends to have at the booth beyond the
magnets, bookmarks, and HRC brochure and offered up information on the voter registration
rights one-pager from the Secretary of State. Staff shared that the Commission is encouraged
to hand out voter registration cards, but not to collect completed cards.
Staff will add a link to the welcome page to the brochure, and ask Communications to link the
elections page on the website to the “Welcome to Golden Valley” page.
Voter Education Check-In
Commissioner Yeager gave a recap of the topic, and why the Commission decided to look
more into this area. Commissioner Yeager shared the results of her research on the
responsibilities of different voted offices. She suggested that the Commission may create a
PDF fact sheet to educate individuals on what they are voting for when they go in to vote. The
Commission discussed whether or not this type of education was appropriate for the Human
Rights Commission, or if it may fit better elsewhere, potentially with the League of Women
Voters. After some discussion, Commissioner Yeager decided against putting a motion on the
table.
Vice Chair Harris provided the Commission with potential partnership opportunities with the
League of Women Voters (LWV). The Commission can suggest topics for a partnering on a
Voter Rights educational event with the LWV. The LWV has a list of topics currently for the
Commission to review. Vice Chair Harris will send Staff the current list for distribution to and
review by the Commission. Commissioners will come prepared to the May meeting to vote on
a topic to present to the LWV. Vice Chair Harris will stay in touch with LMV and apprise them
of the Commissions discussions.
NEW BUSINESS
Day of Service Preliminary Discussion
Commissioners reviewed past “day of service” activities. Chair Pettersen-Scott requested that
Commissioners think of day of service ideas and bring them to the May meeting.
Discussion “Why Treaties Matter”
Commissioner Martin shared the educational exhibit that travels around the state, and
suggested the exhibit will be nice to hold in October around Columbus Day, as an alternative
to holding a speaker event. Commissioner Martin offered to fill out the application if the
Commission is interested in pursuing it. Commissioner Martin confirmed there would be no
cost. Motion by Commissioner Martin to complete the application, seconded by Commissioner
Burris. Motion carried 8-0. Staff will review opportunities to use space at Brookview and City
Hall.
Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Burris to adjourn the meeting at
8:03 pm. Motion carried 8-0.
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_______________________________
Kyle Pettersen-Scott, Chair
ATTEST:
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Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison
Respectfully submitted,
Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison/Human Resources Director
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