minutes-dei-dec-21REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Call to Order
Chair Allen called the meeting to order at 6:34 pm.
Roll Call
Commissioners in person: Joelle Allen, Ajani Woodson, Ruth Paradise, Melissa Johnson, Sheri Hixon,
Jonathan Kim,
Commissions virtual: Thomas Huling
Commissioners absent:Teresa Sit, Chris Mitchell
Staff present: Kiarra Zackery, Equity and Inclusion Manager and Maurice Harris, Council Liaison
Approval of November 22 Agenda and October 26 Meeting Minutes
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve agenda and minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Hixon.
Motioned carried 6-0.
Council member liaison, Maurice Harris gave an end of the year update to the DEI Commission. The City
has recently wrapped up with elections and Council member, Gillian Rosenquist was re-elected for the
new term. Council member Larry Fonnest will be ending his term as of 2021 and our newly elected
Council member, Denise La Mere-Anderson, will be starting as of January, 2022. Council member Harris
went to explain about the PEACE Commission holding its first meeting and the potential collaboration
between the commission in the future. He ended by having a brief discussion about the 2022 City budget
and approval.
Old Business
BAEGV Debrief
Chair Allen asks for feedback to improve future events held by the Commission. Each
Commissioner disusses what can be done to improve the event in the future or avoid a
future conflict. Staff liaison, Kiarra Zackery also provides audience feedback from what
was received. She then discusses structure for timeline and topics of future BAEGV
events.
November 22, 2021 – 6:30 pm
Council Conference Room
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
City of Golden Valley Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission Regular Meeting
November 22, 2021 – 6:30 pm
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Land Acknowledgement Subcommittee Update
Commissioner Hixon presents drafted statements for the land acknowledgement event.
During this time, Commissioners discusses feedback regarding language, history,
collaboration, and structure for the event and statement.
New Business
2021 Budget
Staff Liaison, Kiarra Zackery briefed the Commission on the current usage of budget.
Commissioners discuss how the remainder of the budget will be utilized. Commissioners
agreed adding more branding to the Commission and hiring a graphic designer.
Commissioners also agreed to prioritize hiring a resident of Golden Valley and preferably
from a pool of an unrepresented Community.
MOTION by Commissioner Hixon to approve hiring a graphic designer to brand DEIC. Seconded by
Commissioner Paradise. Motioned carried.
2022 Work Plan Development + Task Prioritization
Staff Liaison, Kiarra Zackery explains the process of developing a work plan. She explains
DEIC will need to develop a work plan to present to Council in 2022. Chair Allen asks
Commissioners to brainstorm ideas and goals the Commission would like to accomplish
for next meeting.
Adjourn
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Woodson to adjourn at
8:12pm. Motion carried.
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Kiarra Zackery, Equity and Inclusion Manager
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Joelle Allen, Chair