minutes-dei-april 26
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Call to Order
Chair Allen called the meeting to order at 5:41 pm.
Roll Call
Commissioners in person: Ruth Paradise, Sheri Hixon, Drew Jones
Commissions virtual: Joelle Allen, Ajani Woodson, Chris Mitchell
Commissioners absent: Teresa Sit, Thomas Huling, Melissa Johnson
Staff present: Kiarra Zackery, Equity and Inclusion Manager
Cheryl Weiler, Communications Director
Approval of January 25, 2022 and February 22, 2022 minutes
MOTION by Commissioner Paradise for the approval of the minutes. Seconded by Commissioner
Mitchell. Motion carried.
Land Acknowledgement Update
Equity and Inclusion manager, Kiarra Zackery leads the discussion by announcing the
collaboration between her, the land acknowledgement subcommittee, and the City’s
Communication staff. Commission Paradise begins to share ideas revolving publishing, advertising,
and the benefits of informing the public the process of developing the land acknowledgement. The
Commission starts to discuss strategic planning and better ways to broaden and expand their
advertisement for upcoming events. Discussion such as timeline and utilizing different resources were
brought up.
New Commissioner Introductions and Oath
Commissioner Drew Jones was introduced and sworn in as the new youth Commissioner.
During this time, each Commissioner introduced themselves to Drew.
Work plan development
Chair Allen discusses her progress with the 2022 work plan DEIC will present in front of
Council. She adds the work plan highly focuses on ideas and roles for collaborating with
other Commissions in Golden Valley.
March 22, 2022 – 5:30 pm
Council Conference Room
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
City of Golden Valley Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission Regular Meeting
March 22, 2022 – 5:30 pm
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Community Engagement Updates
A. Q2 BAEGV
Commissioner Mitchell talks about the event being focused on explaining Environmental
Justice and the importance of it within the City. Logistics and advertising for the event
were briefly discussed.
B. Allianz
Equity and Inclusion Manager, Zackery asks the Commission to start brainstorming on
dates they would like to host the lunch and learn event at Allianz
Adjourn
MOTION by Chair Mitchell to adjourn at 6:51pm. Seconded by Hixon. Motion carried.
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Kiarra Zackery, Equity and Inclusion Manager
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Joelle Allen, Chair