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07-23-19 HRC Agenda REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Attendance/Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes June 25, 2019 regular meeting minutes 5. Old Business A. Day of Service Planning Discussion B. Anti-Semitism Awareness and Education Event Planning Update C. Why Treaties Matter Exhibit Update 6. New Business A. Bill Hobbs Award Planning 7. Adjournment July 23, 2019 – 6:30 pm Council Conference Room Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tour of Golden Valley Historical Society Museum Tour began at 6 pm, led by Crystal Boyd. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:37 pm by Chair Mitchell. Roll Call Commissioners present: Maurice Harris, Carrie Yeager, Jonathan Burris, Teresa Martin, Chris Mitchell, Kyle Scott, Leah Persky, Destiny Nathan Commissioners absent: Eve Clarkson, Staff present: Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director Council present: Joanie Clausen, City Council Liaison Guests present: Sylvia Kaplan, Ambassador Sam Kaplan, Don Anderson Historical Society Building Presentation Don Anderson, Volunteer Secretary for the Golden Valley Historical Society shared with the Commission the history of the church, which is the home of the Golden Valley Historical Society and the Historical Society Museum, where the HRC is holding the meeting. Approval of Agenda MOTION by Martin to add “Why Treaties Matter Discussion” under Old Business and approve agenda. Seconded by Scott. Motion carried. Special Presentation Chair Mitchell and Council Member Clausen introduced the Commission to Sylvia Kaplan. Santelices read the certificate of appreciation Approval of May Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION by Burris to approve the April 23, 2019 regular meeting minutes as amended (with administrative changes). Seconded by Yeager. Motion carried. Golden Valley Pride Festival Recap Vice Chair Yeager provided a recap of the event set-up and provided recommendations that the Commission find ways to improve the booth appearance for subsequent events. Commissioners agreed that the magnets and stickers were popular and sparked good conversations. Suggestions for future events include: giving away scarves/handkerchiefs with the HRC loo, giving away dog treats and having a water bowl and having a tablecloth with the HRC more visible. June 25, 2019 – 6:30 pm Golden Valley Historical Society 6731 Golden Valley Road City of Golden Valley Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 25, 2019 – 6:30 pm 2 Day of Service Planning Chair Mitchell provided an overview of past “Day of Service” activities for the benefit of the new commissioners. The Commission discussed whether or not they wanted to continue centering their volunteer opportunity on the National Day of Service (Sep 11), or move the volunteer opportunity to another date. The Commission further discussed whether or not the volunteer opportunity should be centered within the City of Golden Valley or could extend beyond city limits. Vice Chair Yeager suggested an opportunity to discuss career pathways with teenagers. Commissioner Persky offered a potential opportunity to volunteer with Kosher Meals on Wheels. The Commission decided to research more opportunities and discuss further at the July meeting. The Commission discussed whether they should push out encouragement for community members to volunteer on their own rather than host a collection. Chair Mitchell shared that there are websites and resources that allow individuals to be matched with volunteer opportunities. Ultimately the Commission agreed that a collection is a great way to give community members a chance to participate. MOTION by Scott to host a collection for PRISM during the week of September 9-13, 2019, and connect with PRISM to determine what items are most needed in the month of September. Seconded by Burris. Motion carried. Anti-Semitism Education and Awareness Discussion Commissioner Harris shared that there was an opportunity to connect with Tolerance MN and Holocaust Education to promote an event centered around the book “Pendulum” on July 30. The Commission agreed that it was too quick of a turn-around time to get involved in that event. Commissioner Persky shared that the Jewish Community Relations Council has an educational bureau that may have opportunities for the HRC to connect with. Persky will forward the information to staff. Staff shared that the new Assistant to the City Manager’s Office worked for the University of Minnesota in the office of Genocide and Holocaust Outreach program, which may provide another resource for the HRC. Chair Mitchell volunteered to contact the U of M and Commissioner Harris volunteered to contact someone from the JCRC. The Commission discussed using this as an opportunity to educate themselves and neighboring community HRCs. Commissioner Martin suggested that it may be a good idea to have a workshop of some kind every year on a relevant topic to ensure the Commission has helpful information to advise the City Council. Commissioner Nathan suggested that the name of the event be something other than “Anti-Semitism Event” to ensure the appropriate message is delivered to the public. Staff will change the name to “Anti- Semitism Education and Awareness.” The topic will be added to the July meeting for more discussion. Why Treaties Matter Update Commissioner Martin provided a recap that the Commission will host the “Why Treaties Matter” exhibit on loan from the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council during the month of October. Commissioner Martin will check with MIAC to confirm dates of the exhibit and reach out to the library to gauge interest in City of Golden Valley Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 25, 2019 – 6:30 pm 3 promoting reading materials on the topic. Commissioner Martin will also confirm with staff that the appropriate paperwork and waivers have been signed. Adjourn MOTION by Scott to adjourn at 8:05 pm. Seconded by Harris. Motion carried by unanimous consent. ________________________________ Chris Mitchell, Chair ATTEST: _________________________________ Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison Respectfully submitted, Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison