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08-28-18 HRC Agenda Packet 7800 Golden Valley Road�Golden Valley,MN 55427 �"`�J �� 763-593-3991 �TTY 763-593-3968�763-593-8109(fax)�www.goldenvalleymn.gov ����den �. v�.I1� �' AG E N DA _. Human Rights Commission August 28, 2018 City Hall — Council Conference Room � 6:30 pm I. Call to Order II. Introductions III. Approval of Agenda IV. Approval of July 24, 2018 Meeting Minutes V. Old Business A. Week of Service Update B. Voter Rights Education Update C. Green Card Voices Exhibit Update D. Why Treaties Matter Exhibit Update E. Second Annual MLK Literary Contest VI. New Business VII. Adjourn 7800 Golden Valley Road�Golden Valley,MN 55427 ` ���' UJ 763-593-3991 �TTY 763-593-3968�763-593-8109(fax)�www.goldenvalleymn.gov ���den �: valle � MEETING MINUTES Human Rights Commission July 24, 2018 Commissioners present: Maurice Harris, Chair Kyle Pettersen-Scott, Vice Chair Teresa Martin Chris Mitchell Gloria Peck Commissioners absent: lonathan Burris Carrie Yeager Eve Clarkson Staff present: Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:31 pm by Chair Harris. Approval of Agenda Motion by Commissioner Martin to approve agenda as submitted. Seconded by Vice Chair Pettersen- Scott. Motion carried 5-0. Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Martin to approve the June 26, 2018 meeting minutes as submitted. Old Business Voter Ri�hts Education Update Chair Harris shared that the City of New Hope is interested in partnering with the GVHRC on hosting a speaker on the topic of"Restore the Vote." The League of Women Voters also sent over a list of potential speakers. Chair Harris volunteered to continue working on the logistical planning of the event, including where it will be hosted, and potential dates. The Commission agreed that first choice is September 19, and second choice is September 13. Commissioner Martin asked if the local cable network would be interested in filming the event. Chair Harris volunteered to contact them to determine if they would be interested in/willing to record it. Green Card Voices Exhibit Update The Commission is still very interested in hosting the exhibit in December. Commissioner Martin will complete the application and staff will ensure Brookview is available in December to host. Commissioner MEETING MINUTES—Human Rights Commission 2 Mitchell suggested that the HRC still consider hosting a speaker to go along with the exhibit in December. Why Treaties Matter Exhibit Update Commissioner Martin reintroduced the topic stating that a contact at Indian Affairs who has the exhibit booked and may be able to lend a portion of it to the HRC during the month of October. Chair Harris asked if anyone on the Commission would be interested in contacting New Hope and Robbinsdale to see if they are interested in partnering on hosting the exhibit. New Business Communications/Website Updates The Commission discussed how to best layout the HRC website, including recommending certain changes: checking spelling errors, making sure minutes are posted, updating the roster timely. The Commission would also like to make "community outreach" more visible and easier to find, especially when people don't know what they are looking for. Vice Chair Pettersen-Scott volunteered to look up resources to put on the website. Staff will convene with the City Communications team to discuss reorganization of the website. Commissioners also requested to know the number of visitors to the website, and number of subscribers. Bill Hobbs Award Plannin� Staff informed the HRC that there have been not been any nominations so far. Staff will check to see if it is too late to include information about the Bill Hobbs award in the newsletter, and will discuss promotion on City social media sites. Commission discussed having the award recipients recognized at the Council meeting closest to December 10, which is December 18. Second Annual MLK Literary Contest Planning Commissioner Martin recommended that the HRC start planning earlier this year, to overcome some of the challenges of having a late start to last year. Commission discussed the proper timing of getting in front of students and teachers. Commissioner Mitchell suggested waiting until the first three weeks of school get underway to avoid some of the craziness, but agreed that sending well ahead of December was necessary! Commissioner Martin asked if the contest could be expanded to Golden Valley residents who attend school outside of Golden Valley schools, to which the Commission discussed the challenges of knowing which schools to promote with. Commissioner Mitchell has contacts within Armstrong and Cooper, and will look at contacting for how to share the contest. The Commission will go over the rules and discuss the writing prompt for this year at the next meeting (Aug). Adjourn Motion by Vice Chair Pettersen-Scott, seconded by Commissioner Peck to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 pm. Motion carried 5-0. Maurice Harris, Chair July 24, 2018 MEETING MINUTES— Human Rights Commission 3 ATTEST: Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison Respectfully submitted, Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison/Human Resources Director July 24, 2018