03-26-19 Human Rights Commission Minutes7800 Golden Valley Road I Golden Valley, MN 55427
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Human Rights Commission
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:34 pm by Chair Harris.
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March 26, 2019 — 6:30 pm
Council Conference Room
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Roll Call
Commissioners present: Maurice Harris, Carrie Yeager, Jonathan Burris, Theresa Martin, Eve Clarkson,
Chris Mitchell, Kyle Scott
Commissioners absent: Gloria Peck, Lauren Barry
Staff present: Maria Cisneros, City Attorney
Approval of Agenda
Commissioners Martin and Scott proposed to add two additional agenda items to the New Business
section of the agenda.
MOTION to approve agenda as amended. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes
Commission suggested two minor amendments to draft minutes.
MOTION to approve minutes from February 26, 2019 Regular Meeting as amended. Motion
carried.
2018 Annual Report Review
The Commission reviewed the draft 2018 Annual Report and discussed proposed edits.
MOTION to approve 2018 Annual Report as amended. Motion carried.
2019 Work Plan Review
The Commission reviewed the draft 2019 Work Plan and discussed proposed edits.
MOTION to approve 2019 Work Plan as amended. Motion carried.
Plan for Housing Discussion with City Planning Department
Commissioners discussed the link between housing and the Commission's mission. Ms. Cisneros shared
that Associate Planner/Grant Writer Emily Goellner will attend the Commission's April meeting and the
Commission prepared a list of questions for Ms. Goellner.
Pride Planning
The Commission plans to sponsor a booth at the 2019 Pride Festival. Commissioners discussed ways to
attract festival goers to the HRC booth, including interactive activities and swag, and agreed to continue
the planning discussion at the April meeting.
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City of Golden Valley Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
March 26, 2019 — 6:30 pm
Resident Communication
Commissioner Scott shared an email she received from a resident. Ms. Cisneros received the email from
the Commission and will forward it to the City Manager.
News Items
Commissioner Martin and Ms. Cisneros shared news items and announcements of interest to the
Commission.
Adjourn
MOTION to adjourn. Motion carried.
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Maurice Harris, Chair
ATTEST:
Maria Cisneros, Interim Staff Liaison
Respectfully submitted,
Maria Cisneros, City Attorney/Interim Staff Liaison