03-10-20 Rising TIDES Minutes-U
Rising TIDES Task Force
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:19 pm by Chair Allen.
Roll Call
Members present: Joelle Allen, Ajani Woodson, Alex Moreno, Ruth Paradise, Melissa Johnson,
and Amber Alexander, Myat Thanda Tun, and Brad Taylor-White (5:26 pm)
Members absent: Sam Powers and Sheri Hixon
Staff present: Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director
Approval of Agenda and February Meeting Minutes
MOTION by Member Johnson to approve the agenda and February 11, 2020 meeting
minutes. Seconded by Member Woodson. Motion carried 6-0.
The new members introduced themselves to the full Task Force.
Open Forum Planning
Chair Allen provided a brief overview of the October 2019 Open Forum, including the purpose, the
set-up, and the agenda. Member Allen read through the draft agenda for the March forum, including
reviewing summary topics, breakouts into table top discussions, and report-outs, with Task Force
members as table captains. The Task Force agreed that the topic of Diversifying Employee
Recruitment and Retention would be presented first, followed by the topic of Eliminating Barriers in
Programming and Facilities. The Task Force agreed that “services” would not be included in the topic
discussion at the forum because the group has not had enough time to adequately focus on the
topic.
The group discussed the option of using Facebook Live to stream the event or recording the event to
place on the website. The group agreed that Facebook Live would best allow people to participate
from a distance. Member Taylor-White volunteered to be the communications/Facebook Live liaison.
The City will promote the event on Facebook and the website. Additionally, the Task Force members
will be prompters and facilitators, but will refrain from participating in the group discussion.
Staff Santelices will look for signs for COVID-19 and hand sanitizer. Member Taylor-White offered to
bring some sanitizer as well. The group discussed the best options for refreshments and agreed that
single-serve items would be most appropriate. Additionally, the group agreed that food options
should be inclusive, with less sugar, and include some protein options.
The Task Force agreed that the full group should introduce themselves, including all participants, and
share their favorite place to go in Golden Valley.
March 10, 2020 – 5:15 pm
Council Conference Room
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
MEETING MINUTES – Rising TIDES Task Force
March 10, 2020
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Adjournment
MOTION by Member Alexander. Seconded by Member Moreno. Meeting adjourned at
6:22 pm.
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Joelle Allen, Chair
ATTEST:
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Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director