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06-25-2019 HRC Agenda REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1. Tour of Golden Valley Historical Society Museum – 6 pm 2. Call to Order 3. Attendance/Roll Call 4. Approval of Agenda 5. Special Presentation – Certificate of Appreciation for Sylvia Kaplan 6. Approval of Minutes May 28, 2019 regular meeting minutes 7. Old Business A. Golden Valley Pride Recap B. Day of Service Planning Discussion C. Anti-Semitism Event Planning Update 8. New Business 9. Adjournment June 25, 2019 – 6:00 pm Golden Valley Historical Society Museum 6731 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:34 pm by Chair Harris. Roll Call Commissioners present: Maurice Harris, Carrie Yeager, Jonathan Burris, Theresa Martin, Eve Clarkson, Chris Mitchell, Kyle Scott, Gloria Peck Commissioners absent: Lauren Barry Staff present: Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director Council present: Joanie Clausen, City Council Liaison Approval of Agenda MOTION by Scott to approve agenda. Seconded by Peck. Motion carried. Approval of March Regular Meeting Minutes Commission suggested two minor amendments to the April minutes. MOTION by Burris to approve the April 23, 2019 regular meeting minutes as amended. Seconded by Scott. Motion carried. Special Presentation Council Member Clausen provided the Commission with a history of the Human Rights Commission and her conversation with one of the Commission’s founding members Sylvia Kaplan. Clausen shared that Sylvia wanted to visit the Golden Valley History Museum, and suggested that she visit at the same time the HRC members visit the museum on June 25, 2019 (June HRC meeting location). The Commission MOTION by Burris to invite Sylvia Kaplan to the June meeting and present her with a certificate of appreciation for her work on the Commission. Seconded by Yeager. Motion carried. Staff Liaison Santelices will email the official invitation to Sylvia Kaplan and create the certificate of appreciation to present to her at the June meeting. Commissioner Martin shared that Crystal Boyd and Don Anderson will also be in attendance of the June meeting. Council Member Clausen shared a variety of historical documents related to the HRC, which Staff Liaison Santelices will include in the packet, and send out to the Commissioners. Promotional Materials Update Staff shared the final product of the stickers that the Commission created. Staff will work with Communications to print bookmarks, and print 200 copies of the brochures for the Pride festival. The Commission reviewed the brochure to ensure no changes needed to be made. Commission also shared May 28, 2019 – 6:30 pm Council Conference Room Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road City of Golden Valley Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 28, 2019 – 6:30 pm 2 gratitude to the Communications department for their creativity, timeliness, and the great product they created. Golden Valley Pride Planning Staff registered the HRC for the event during the meeting to ensure a place was secured, and will take care of the payment. Staff will move all of the materials and booth set-up supplies to the Police department for Commissioners to pick up. Commissioners decided on full booth coverage, including set - up and take-down. Commissioner Scott shared that the Pride Committee may need assistance posting signs around time and offered up assistance to do so. Presentation on Anti-Semitism Update Chair Harris shared that he contacted three individuals to discuss the type of anti-Semitism event the Commission could look at providing. Commission agreed that an exhibit is preferred due to the flexibility and ability to reach many individuals. Chair Harris will reach out again to determine if an exhibit is possible and report back to the Commission. Recap New Hope HRC Event Commissioners Harris and Scott attended the event and shared that it was successful and enjoyed showing support to a neighbor City’s HRC. Recap Presentation of Annual Report and Work Plan to Council Chair Harris shared that the presentation to Council on the work plan and annual report went well. There were a few suggestions from Council members, including that the HRC may consider doing something to highlight the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote. Another suggestion is to ensure that the Commission updates Council to help promote events and activities that the Commission sponsors. Council Member Clausen shared her appreciation and the Council’s appreciation of the great work that the Commission is doing. Day of Service Planning Commission discussed options for 2019 Day of Service. Chair Harris suggested that the Commission volunteer at PRISM again on September 11. Commissioner Martin suggested a collection of donations for an LGBT homeless shelter. Commissioner Martin suggested that the Commission reach out to the Parks department or another organization with the City to look at volunteer opportunities that can be opened up to the community. MOTION by Burris to set up collection for donations for an organization that supports homeless youth. Motion withdrawn. Commission will discuss this further at the June meeting. The Commission is City of Golden Valley Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 28, 2019 – 6:30 pm 3 going to research and bring suggestions for both volunteering opportunities and organizations to support with collections. Elections of Chair and Vice Chair Nomination of Carrie Yeager for Vice Chair, seconded, accepted, no other nominations. Nomination of Chris Mitchell for Chair, seconded, accepted, no other nominations. Commissioner Yeager voted in at Vice Chair and Chris Mitchell voted in as Chair. June Meeting Reminder Meeting will be at the Historical Society. Commission will confirm time of the tour and the meeting. Adjourn MOTION by Scott to adjourn at 8:07 pm. Seconded by Burris. Motion carried. ________________________________ Maurice Harris, Chair ATTEST: _________________________________ Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison Respectfully submitted, Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison