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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015.02.24 PacketCity of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 HRRC III. MJ Lamon Staff Liaison ☒ ☐ ☐ 2/24/2015 Approval of Meeting Agenda Approve the meeting agenda for the regular meeting of the Human Rights and Relations Commission. Information / Background: Attachment: Meeting Agenda Page 1 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF January 27, 2015 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES V. COMMUNITY COMMENT During “Community Comment,” the Human Rights & Relations Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight’s agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Commission might refer the matter to staff for consideration at a future meeting. VI. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. Work Plan Initiative Updates a. Community Outreach (Bigbee & Davis) b. Human Rights City Designation (Kennedy & Sanders) c. Days of Remembrance/Genocide Awareness (Seidman, Kennedy, Arseneault) d. Affordable Housing (Winnick) e. Body Image and Sexuality Awareness (Student Commissioner Gates & Seidman, Arseneault) f. Human Trafficking (Student Commissioner Weinert & Seidman, Arseneault) B. Revisit 2015 Meeting Schedule C. Tom Oye Vote D. Response to Community Correspondence VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITION VIII. CHAIR, COMMISSION MEMBER, AND STUDENT COMMENT IX. STAFF COMMENTS X. 2015 Annual Election XI. ADJOURNMENT The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Page 2 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 HRRC IV. MJ Lamon Staff Liaison ☒ ☐ ☐ 2/24/2015 Adoption of Meeting Minutes Approve the minutes for the regular meeting of the Human Rights and Relations Commission. Information / Background: Attachment: Draft meeting minutes from HRRC meeting; Attendance Roster Page 3 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS & RELATIONS COMMISSION January 27, 2015 7:00 PM City Hall – Community Room I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Seidman called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. II. ROLL CALL Answering roll call were Commissioners Arseneault, Bigbee, Davis, Kennedy, Sanders, Chair Seidman, Weinert, and Winnick. Staff present: HRRC Staff Liaison MJ Lamon. III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA Motion was made by Commissioner Winnick to amend the Regular Meeting Agenda of January 27, 2015 to add Edina Community Center indemnification to item VII. The motion was seconded by Arseneault. Motion carried. Motion was made by Arseneault to approve the amended Regular Meeting Agenda of January 27, 2015. The motion was seconded by Bigbee. Motion carried. IV. APPROVAL OF December 10, 2015 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Commissioner Arseneault moved to approve the minutes as presented to the HRRC. Commissioner Winnick seconded. Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT None. VI. GUEST SPEAKER: Timothy Olson, Lieutenant and Board & Commission Police Liaison Lieutenant Olson addressed several issues and questions from commissioners, including the Edina Police Department’s response to concerns raised by an Edina resident in correspondence received by the HRRC. Lieutenant Olson addressed the USA Today report on racial gaps in Minnesota arrests. Lt Olson reported that the City of Edina’s Communications department was contacted with a request from USA Today for information on Edina’s arrests. The Communications department asked for clarification and never heard back. USA Today published its November article, and later, KARE 11 did a report on the statistics that ranked Edina second highest. Lt. Olson shared that Chief Nelson [hand] collected the city’s arrest data for the time period covered in the USA Today article because the data was not readily available. Chief Nelson conducted his own analysis of the City of Edina’s arrest numbers by race, compared his results to the numbers reported by USA Today, and concluded USA Today’s numbers are not accurate. VII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. 2015 Meeting Schedule (Lamon/Seidman) The HRRC reviewed the 2015 meeting schedule and other event dates. Commissioner Sanders motioned to cancel the April meeting, Winnick seconded. Commissioner Arseneault opposed, Commissioner Bigbee abstained. Motion carried. Arseneault motioned to move the November 24th meeting to November 17th, Davis seconded. Motion carried. Liaison Lamon will request a work session in September with City Council based on the commission’s preference. Page 4 B. 2015 Approved Work Plan (Seidman) The HRRC noted the following corrections and updates to the Plan. Community Conversations: Kennedy is not on the work group. Bigbee will continue as co-chair along with Davis. Human Rights City: Target completion of 2015-16. Affordable Housing: Winnick will champion. Human Trafficking: Seidman will also work on this (in addition to Student Commissioner Weinert and Arseneault). Ongoing Responsibilities Bias Offense Response and Prevention Plan (Review August 2015): Sanders Tom Oye Award (2015): Winnick Tom Oye Award (2016): Davis The Advisor (blog): still needs champion Tolerance in Motion: still in process; Community Education Center is assisting. C. Affordable Housing (Bigbee/Winnick) Commissioners Bigbee and Winnick noted Edina is recognizing the value of affordable housing. They reported the reason the City Council did not approve the 7200 France project was unconnected to the affordable housing component and was due instead to the issue of density and other reasons. The Council appeared to embrace the proposal’s affordable housing element and asked the developer to bring a revised proposal back. It was reported the developer was not able to do so economically. Commissioner Winnick noted the 66 West Beacon project remains in litigation and there has been no movement on the lawsuit. D. Community Conversations Update (Bigbee/Davis) Community Conversations are scheduled for February 17th at 7:00pm at the Edina YMCA and February 25th at 6:00p, at the Edina Library. In response to questions from other commissioners, Commissioners Bigbee and Davis clarified that attendees can be Edina residents and those who work or go to school in Edina. In response to additional inquiries, Commissioners Bigbee and Davis noted that their charge is to report information gathered from the Conversations, as opposed to making decisions regarding the information. The HRRC will be the first to receive the information gathered. E. Tom Oye Update (Winnick) Commission was provided copies of 2015 Tom Oye nominations. Vote will occur at February regular scheduled meeting. Liaison Lamon will add Tom Oye to the June agenda. Commissioners requested that the subcommittee review the award process and criteria and make any recommendations to the HRRC for improvements to the Award process. Commissioners asked that the subcommittee’s review include how many years / award cycles nominations should be considered, who can nominate and be nominated (e.g., current or former members of the HRRC?), and the date the application is due in January to determine if an earlier date would be better. F. Edina Community Council Meeting Update and Vote (Winnick) The first meeting for the 2015 fiscal year was held in early January. Motion was made by Arseneault to approve Commissioner Winnick’s three year appointment as the HRRC representative to the Edina Community Council for 2012-2015. Bigbee seconded, Winnick abstained, motion carried. Page 5 Motion was made by Arseneault that the HRRC acknowledges and supports Commissioner Winnick’s appointment by the Edina Community Council as chair for the 2013-2015. Kennedy seconded, Winnick abstained, motion carried. G. 2015 Chair and Vice Chair Nomination Recommendations (Winnick) Chair recommendation: Commissioner Pat Arseneault Vice-chair recommendation: Commissioner Ellen Kennedy The HRRC will open the floor before elections at the February meeting. H. Indemnification Commissioner Winnick generally described the importance of the work of the Edina Resource Center as a resource arm of the Council and his role as the current chair. It was concluded the HRRC did not need to discuss the indemnification issue further. VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITION The HRRC has a desire to respond to the correspondence we receive. Commissioner Davis volunteered to write a draft response to the correspondence we received in this month’s meeting packet for HRRC review. Commissioners requested City Manager Scott Neal attend the February 24th HRRC Regular meeting and /or provide us with direction on whether and how to address correspondence. IX. CHAIR, COMMISSION MEMBER, AND STUDENT COMMENTS Chair Seidman alerted the commission about the communication she received from city staff about local journalist and author John Rosengren’s recent presentation on sports and diversity. Commissioner Kennedy advised that she attended the presentation and noted Rosengren would make a good guest speaker for the HRRC, e.g., at our televised meeting, on the topic of human rights efforts in sports to break down discrimination barriers. X. STAFF COMMENTS None. XI. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Kennedy to adjourn the January 27th meeting, Winnick seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:35pm. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ MJ Lamon, HRRC Staff Liaison Minutes approved by HRRC February 24, 2015 ____________________________________ Jan Seidman, HRRC Chair Page 6 J F M A M J J A S O N D Work Session Work Session # of Mtgs.Attendance % Meetings/Work Sessions 1 1 NAME TERM (Enter Date)(Enter Date) Arseneault, Patrice 3/1/2018 1 1 100% Davis, Laura 3/1/2018 1 1 100% Kennedy, Ellen 2/1/2017 1 1 100% Sanders, Tiffany 2/1/2017 1 1 100% Seidman, Jan 2/1/2016 1 1 100% Winnick, Steve 2/1/2016 1 1 100% Bigbee, Arnie 2/1/2015 1 1 100% 0 0% 0 0% Gates, Nicole 9/1/2015 0 0% Weinert, Katrina 9/1/2015 1 0 0% Liaisons: Report attendance monthly and attach this report to the Commission minutes for the packet. Do not enter numbers into the last two columns. Meeting numbers & attendance percentages will calculate automatically. INSTRUCTIONS:Counted as Meeting Held (ON MEETINGS' LINE)Attendance Recorded (ON MEMBER'S LINE) Regular Meeting w/Quorum Type "1" under the month on the meetings' line. Type "1" under the month for each attending member. Regular Meeting w/o Quorum Type "1" under the month on the meetings' line. Type "1" under the month for each attending member. Joint Work Session Type "1" under "Work Session" on the meetings' line. Type "1" under "Work Session" for each attending member. Rescheduled Meeting*Type "1" under the month on the meetings' line. Type "1" under the month for each attending member. Cancelled Meeting Type "1" under the month on the meetings' line. Type "1" under the month for ALL members. Special Meeting There is no number typed on the meetings' line.There is no number typed on the members' lines. *A rescheduled meeting occurs when members are notified of a new meeting date/time at a prior meeting. If shorter notice is given, the previously-scheduled meeting is considered to have been cancelled and replaced with a special meeting. HUMAN RIGHTS & RELATIONS COMMISSION Page 7 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 HRRC VI. A. MJ Lamon Staff Liaison ☐ ☒ ☒ 2/24/2015 Work Plan Initiative Updates None. Information / Background: a. Community Outreach b. Human Rights City Designation c. Days of Remembrance/Genocide Awareness d. Affordable Housing e. Body Image and Sexuality Awareness f. Human Trafficking Attachment: None. Page 8 Approved by City Council on 12/16/14. 2015 New Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Council Approval Community Outreach: Community Conversations Working Group (Davis) 1. Conduct community listening sessions 2. Reach out to those that live or work in Edina (including religious, ethnic, disabled, income levels, etc.). 3. Partnership with Advocates for Human Rights Consolidate into a report 1. What is a welcoming community? 2. Is Edina a welcoming community? March 2015 – complete community conversations (5-6) that start in November 2014 May 2015 – report complete and presentation to HRRC $500 Administrative Progress Report: 2015 New Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Council Approval Human Rights City Designation (Kennedy & Sanders) 2015-2016 $300 Administrative Progress Report: 2015 New Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Council Approval Affordable Housing Expanding Opportunity (Winnick) 1. Continued education on affordable housing 2. Monitor status of Edina 3. Support current efforts 2015 None Human Rights and Relations Commission 2015 Annual Work Plan Progress Report: 2015 New Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Council Approval Body Image and Sexuality Awareness (Gates, Seidman, Arseneault) 2015 $800 Administrative, coordination with Communications Progress Report: 2015 New Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Council Approval Human Trafficking (Weinert, Seidman, Arseneault) May 2015 $300 Yes Progress Report: On-going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Council Approval Days of Remembrance/Genocide Awareness: Event (Seidman, Kennedy, Arseneault) April 19, 2015 $1000 Administrative, coordination with Communications Progress Report: On-going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Council Approval Bias Offense Response and Prevention Plan (Sanders) August 2015 NA Yes Progress Report: On-going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Council Approval Tom Oye Award (Winnick 2014-2015) Tom Oye Award (Davis 2015-2016) 1. Sub-committee will recommend guidelines and changes to nomination form to start in 2015-2016. April 2015 $100 Yes Progress Report: Ongoing Responsibilities Update Bias Offense Response and Prevention Plan (August) Tom Oye Award (Oct-April) Days of Remembrance (Event held in April or May, to coincide with the national observation of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum) Edina Resource Center/Edina Community Council: HRRC representative (Sept-May, 3 year term) The Advisor: Blog: Need Commissioner Monitoring Affordable Housing Sub-Committee Other Work Plan Ideas Considered for Current Year or Future Years Disability Awareness Campaign: 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Black History Month Tolerance in Motion – hosting mobile exhibit and associated activities (pending funding by sponsors) Proposed Month for Joint Work Session: September Staff Comments: Council Comments: City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 HRRC VI. B. MJ Lamon Staff Liaison ☒ ☐ ☐ 2/24/2015 Revisit 2015 Meeting Schedule Change meeting dates if necessary. Information / Background: Reconsider April meeting cancellation. Attachment: Schedule. Page 9 2015 Meetings and Events - DRAFT Day Date Event Time Location Tues Jan 27 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Tues Feb 24 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Tues Mar 24 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Sun April 19 Days of Remembrance 1:00 pm City Hall Lobby/Chambers Mon April 20 Annual Meeting 5:30 pm Centennial Lakes Wed April 29 Volunteer Recognition 5:30 pm Braemar Golf Course Tues April 28 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Tues May 26 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Tues June 23 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Tues July 28 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Tues August 25 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Tues Sept 1 Work Session w/ City Council 6:00 pm Community Room Tues Sept 29 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Tues Oct 27 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Tues Nov 17 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Mayor’s Conference Room Tues Nov 24 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs Dec 10 Regular Meeting (Televised) 7:00 pm Council Chambers *Canceled Meetings are crossed out. Page 10 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 VI. C. MJ Lamon Staff Liaison ☒ ☐ ☐ 2/24/2015 Tom Oye Vote Vote on Tom Oye award recipient. Information / Background: There were 7 nominations for 2015. Attachment: Nomination forms. Page 11 NOMINATION FORM TOM OYE HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD The Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission is seeking applications for its annual Tom Oye Human Rights Award. This award will honor the late Tom Oye and other members of the Edina community whose good works promote human relations and advance human rights. Submit one nominee per form. PLEASE ATTACH AN ESSAY, UP TO 500 WORDS, AND OTHER SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND INCLUDE YOUR NAME. Provide specific examples, including attachments if necessary. (ATTACHED) Selection Criteria Anyone who lives or works in Edina is eligible for this award. Nominees will be evaluated based on their efforts to: (1) foster respect and dignity for others (2) model courage and/or compassion in the advancement of human rights (3) demonstrate leadership by example for improving human relations and/or advancing human rights Who are you nominating? Name: Occupation: Home and Work address: Email: Telephone numbers: Gail Shore Executive Director, Cultural Jambalaya 6059 Blake Ridge Rd., Edina, MN 55436 oshore@winternet.com 952-925-6102 (home/work); 612-770-4106 (cell) Who makes this nomination? Name of Person or Group: Kristi Rudelius-Palmer, Co-Director, Human Rights Center, University of Minnesota Law School Email: krp@umn.edu Telephone number: 612-626-7794 Relationship to Nominee: friend and colleague Comments Regarding Nominee (up to 35 words) Words that will be printed inside the program if this nominee is selected (ATTACHED) Submit Information Applications must be received by January 31, 2014. Applications will be reviewed by members of the Human Rights and Relations Commission. The Commission may decline to make an award if in its view no nominee meets the criteria. The award will be presented in the spring of 2014 at the annual Volunteer Recognition Reception in the Warren C. Hyde Clubhouse at Braemar Golf Course. Mail the completed nomination form to: City of Edina, Human Rights and Relations Commission, 4801 West 50th Street, Edina, MN 55424. Page 12 NOMINATION FORM TOM OYE HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD 500-word essay There are few culturally unique places on the planet that longtime Edina resident Gail Shore hasn't visited. For four decades, the globe trekker and photographer has embarked on self-funded solo treks to faraway places. Her work focuses on people and the traditions, rituals and religions that enrich fragile cultures around the world. At the core of Gail's work and mission is human rights. Through her photography, we are inspired to fight discrimination and promote human rights by simply respecting all people. She believes that photography is an effective medium to illustrate the diverse cultural backgrounds that continue to make up more of America's rich mosaic. To begin to break down cultural barriers, she asks us to admire and value each other's similarities as well as our differences, because the more we know about each other's background, history and religion, the more respectful we can become of one another. For years, Gail has presented her unique images and stories to nonprofits and civic organizations, and has exhibited her work at galleries and art fairs, including the Edina Art Fair. But over the years, friends and colleagues encouraged her to take her large library of photos and accompanying experiences to a new level to engage others. Finally in 2005, Gail founded Cultural Jambalaya, an Edina-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that uses international photography to promote understanding and respect for all people. Along with a board of directors and advisors (that includes a remarkable roster of accomplished Twin Cities professionals), Gail and Cultural Jambalaya set out to produce creative programs that would benefit schools, charitable organizations as well as businesses that advance diversity, human rights and social justice. With in-kind support from its board and financial contributions from like- minded corporations, the volunteer-based nonprofit began to create one-of-a-kind educational videos for teachers. Produced by Twin Cities-based Tremendous! Entertainment, creator and producer of Travel Channel's hit series, "Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern," Cultural Jambalaya's "Windows and Mirrors" educational series features images collected during Gail's more than 40 years of travels to distant regions, including North Korea, Syria, Myanmar, Mali, Bhutan, Namibia, New Guinea, Rwanda and Tibet, among others. The "Windows and Mirrors" series is a creative teaching tool for educators in the classroom. Supported by an online study guide, the videos are a resource for middle school and high school teachers and aim to promote cultural understanding and acceptance through a variety of subjects, including social studies, geography, history, diversity and language. The complimentary study guide, available at www.CulturalJam.orq, includes instructional exercises designed to spark students' imagination and to encourage them to think broadly as they learn about the new cultures and individuals in the programs. Cultural Jambalaya has already produced four videos in its educational series, including programs on the Middle East, Asia and Africa. The nonprofit is currently in production of its next video on Latin America. Gail's work has already earned four national Telly Awards for excellence in cultural education. In addition to Tremendous! Entertainment, Cultural Jambalaya has also received key support from CoIle + McVoy, which created the nonprofit's brand and manages its website. Generous sponsors include Delta Air Lines, Carlson Companies, Comcast, Great Clips, Robins, Kaplan Miller & Ciresi, Verizon, Video Guidance, Wells Fargo, Wells Fargo Advisors, Hi-Fly'n Productions, Kraus-Anderson Companies, D'Amico Catering, Tom & Marlene Kayser, and others. Page 13 Further information Gail's work has been recently featured in the following: MINNPOST - by Education Reporter Beth Hawkins: April 23, 2012 http://www.minnpost.com/learninq-curve/2012/04/qail-shore%E2%80%99s-photos-offer-minnesota- students-world-view?utm source=MinnPost+e-mail+newsletters&utm campaign=771187477e- 4 23 2012 Daily Newsletter4 23 2012&utm medium=email Edina Magazine - by Eric Larson: September 2012 http://edinamaq.com/article/arts/photoqrapher-qail-shore-shares-travel-photos?paqe=0,0 Further information about Cultural Jambalaya is available at www.CulturalJam.orq, Comments Reuardinft Nominee (up to 35 words) Words that will be printed inside the program if this nominee is selected Gail Shore is the founder and executive director of Cultural Jambalaya, an Edina-based nonprofit that uses global photography to promote human rights by inspiring others to respect our cultural similarities as well as our differences. Page 14 fers E-PPR2.- 4..eitio,of lc 49)>PoiLnieViT) en iry 0F ‘r. NOMINATION FORM TOM OYE HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD The Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission is seeking applications for its annual Tom Oye Human Rights Award. This award will honor the late Toni Oye and other members of the Edina community whose good works promote human relations and advance human rights. Submit one nominee per form. PLEASE ATTACH AN ESSAY, UP TO 500 WORDS, AND OTHER SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND INCLUDE YOUR NAME. Provide specific examples, including attachments if necessary. Selection Criteria Anyone who lives or works in Edina is eligible for this award. Nominees will be evaluated based on their efforts to: (1) foster respect and dignity for others (2) model courage and/or compassion in the advancement of human rights (3) demonstrate leadership by example for improving human relations and/or advancing human rights Who are you nominating? Name (rC557 /4/Q$ 7,t/ Occupation >iiescrek c 7-01/‘ ‘,10 t Home address Work address Email .,7,e/A)Gs 72A) 2. A) GoMaiis7-.A/pr Telephone numbers 41 6_6 Who makes this nomination? Name of Person or Group .7-re oR.E. Contact name, if different than above Email ,ropitIj9 epiNittitilet. Telephone numbers 4/Z-• 736- e Li Relationship to Nominee po,e_.1 41.7) Comments Regarding Nominee (up to 35 words) Words that will be printed inside the program if this nominee is selected -Ve.551 EX6/074/101‘g 1-He 1-R-re AsnAl/N6- fritir) P PosL oF 77i-6 - 01 .6yC fit. 1e.T 7o a41) I V2. ez AiTiAI PieL J24 -ri c&J fritir, Phs'sidiv Ji,'6,65/73) ti/D /410-1-vsidit/ SubmilInformeiot 64-- a .014 rry. Applications must be received by January 31, 2014. Applications will be reviewed by members of the Human Rights and Relations Commission. The Commission may decline to make an award if in its view no nominee meets the criteria. The award will be presented in the spring of 2014 at the annual Volunteer Recognition Reception in the Warren C. Hyde Clubhouse at Braemar Golf Course. Mail the completed nomination form to: City of Edina, Human Rights and Relations Commission, 4801 West 50th Street, Edina, MN 55424. Questions? Contact Annie Coyle at (952)826-0429 or acoyle©edinamn.gov. Edina HRRC Award 2013 Page 15 Jessi Kingston Tom Oye Award nomination Application 2014 While working at General Electric Jessi assisted in creating a diverse supplier network for vehicle deliveries and maintenance services. This included working with manufacturers and researching various companies to identify potential suppliers who qualified as either a Woman Owned or Minority Owned supplier. Once identification was made, Jessi worked with the supplier to understand their qualifications and validate their certification status. Jessi set up a tracking and reporting process for the business that could help drive business for clients who had specific requests to use Woman and/or Minority Owned suppliers. While working at Digital River, they moved its corporate headquarters from Eden Prairie to Minnetonka in August 2011. As part of the move, Jessi analyzed current vendor relationships and looked at future needs for the company as it continued to grow. A challenge within the technology industry is identifying Women and/or Minority Owned businesses who can supply services to Digital River. Also while at Digital River, Jessi was able to work with and develop a relationship with an office and promotional item supply vendor who was not only local to Minnesota and could support all the Digital River offices within the United States, but also qualified as a certified Women Owned business. Jessi has been a member of the Twin Cities Women's Council which was created by and managed by the University of St. Catherine's Leadership Institute for more than seven years. While at ING and currently at Digital River, Jessi worked with St. Catherine's team to provide training and networking opportunities for women in both companies. Over the past five years, Digital River has been a four-time sponsor of the St. Kate's Leadership Challenge, an all day conference with more than 300 women in attendance. As part of that sponsorship, Jessi worked to get Digital River's name in the community and represent the business in a way that would excite people to want to learn more about the company and possibly seek employment at Digital River. Jessi has been fortunate to meet women of various ethnic backgrounds who are dedicated to the advancement of women and minorities, and has been able to form connections to help assist others, either through coaching or networking, in providing opportunities for professional advancement. Page 16 When Jessi was first appointed to the Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission, one of the first projects the Commission worked on was a Request for Proposal for funding human services organizations that served the residents of Edina. The process included working with city staff to update and send out the Request for Proposal, receiving and reviewing responses, visiting potential recipients, working with other commissioners to develop a recommendation on which service providers would receive funding and how much, and then presenting the recommendation to the City Council for approval. The second project Jessi worked on as a commissioner was the creation of the Domestic Partnership Ordinance for the City. At the time, there were only three cities within Minnesota who had a Domestic Partnership Ordinance. A resident of Edina asked that the City consider an Ordinance and Jessi became the lead commissioner to work on the Ordinance. Jessi worked with another commissioner in gathering information about Domestic Partnership Ordinances from different cities and states. We determined we needed additional assistance and engaged an attorney from OutFront MN to provide guidance on what a city could and could not provide residents or workers within the City due to Federal Laws. With assistance from another commissioner and OutFront MN, Jessi created the first draft of the Ordinance and presented it at an Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission meeting for review. As the members on the commission were fairly new, there was a significant amount of discussion around the construction of the Ordinance, how far as a commission should we be creating an Ordinance around domestic partners, how do we separate this from marriage rights, and are we in a position to mandate benefits from companies. Over several months the commission tackled these issues and received feedback from the City Attorney, the City Manager and OutFront MN. Jessi encouraged members of the public who had reached out to her and those that she knew to express their feelings about the Ordinance at a public hearing and/or send in letters to the City Council. An initial draft was presented to the City Council for review. While there was overwhelming support for the Ordinance, there was a question about whether the City needed to offer a registry in order to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Ordinance and were we Page 17 presenting something that was in essence another way of pushing for marriage for the GLBT community. After the work session with the City Council, Jessi worked with other commissioners on how to create a better message about the importance of a registry for couples in a committed relationship, such as hospital visitation rights. The Ordinance was updated and presented to the City Council for a first reading. A couple of letters were received were discussed during the meeting. However, no one chose to speak, either in favor or against the Ordinance, during the Public Hearing, and the Ordinance unanimously passed both the first and second reading. Other activities Jessi was involved with as a Commissioner included: Key Achievements: • Served two 1-year terms as HRRC Commission Chair • Managed the adoption of a resolution opposing the marriage amendment by the city council in March 2012 • Provided feedback on the Public Meetings and Religious Observance Policy; adopted March 2012 • Led Edina HRRC participation in the National Holocaust Museum, traveling Persecution of Homosexuals in Nazi Germany exhibit, 2012. • Organized the passage of the Days of Remembrance Proclamation and celebration in conjunction with the national celebration of Yom Hashoa • Presented the resolution Expressing Support for the Purchase of Products Containing Only Conflict-Free Minerals; adopted May 2012 • Participated in the creation of the community-wide anti-bullying event; April 2011 Jessi is currently the Director of the Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity at City of Saint Paul where she continues her efforts in providing the platform in the City of St. Paul for all minority groups and individuals to advance economically and socially as they desire. Throughout her career and life, Jessi has worked on developing her skills in order to help create processes that mirror her passion for diversity, equality and inclusion of all perspectives. She exemplifies the true meaning and purpose of the Tom Oye Award. Page 18 NOMINATION FORM TOM OYE HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD The Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission is seeking applications for its annual Tom Oye Human Rights Award. This award will honor the late Tom Oye and other members of the Edina community whose good works promote human relations and advance human rights. Submit one nominee per form. PLEASE ATTACH AN ESSAY, UP TO 500 WORDS, AND OTHER SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND INCLUDE YOUR NAME. Provide specific examples, including attachments if necessary. Selection Criteria Anyone who lives or works in Edina is eligible for this award. Nominees will be evaluated based on their efforts to: (I) foster respect and dignity for others (2) model courage and/or compassion in the advancement of human rights (3) demonstrate leadership by example for improving human relations and/or advancing human rights Who are you nominating? Name M Occupation /-40/A G r (074 Home address S. 7)3 rp. /12N Work address 5-Rme__ Email kr .5 e5 // .16 c 51; lig ;A- Telephone numbers 9,-51..? - 27- S4 83 6-)J „ 6,)z - 2'Z Who makes this nomination? Name of Person or Group ..--34k;/(9 R-VnigA40•11- Contact name, if different than above Z14./ 67-pc Email ex/ 44T,, e 6V1/76' fil say Telephone numbers 962- - e33 73 (67_)( / - 3 c75' 9Z zo 7 Relationship to Nominee 72/b 2ss'i aJ C--0//e-ay v-e- Comments Regarding Nominee (up to 35 words) Words that will be printed inside the program if this nominee is selected AN-#14 .6 e. // C/i10 re cl TA" 1-74'..-)g ell erve "rearm/ /gaZ469 e-emm.r..44 4-tya-ylv )1-7.6.ns ca1 I f_ra- yr e tv,444- fkme rp Ire- 77u. kt,ni,a,..h h,7 ate ,A ''LY 0 A& /I osad fr..1 L civ 71.z Latcs- 77,a p_ 44 / Submission Information: p-ar-h' a- *cosx, 642-7-11 nat,71,, /, 4, Applications must be received by January 31, 2014. Applications will be reviewed by members of the Human Rights and Relations Commission. The Commission may decline to make an award if in its view no nominee meets the criteria. The award will be presented in the spring of 2014 at the annual Volunteer Recognition Reception in the Warren C. Hyde Clubhouse at Braemar Golf Course. Mail the completed nomination form to: City of Edina, Human Rights and Relations Commission, 4801 West 50th Street, Edina, MN 55424. Questions? Contact Annie Coyle at (952) 826-0429 or acoyle@edinamn.gov. Edina HRRC Award 2014 Page 19 c 0 M • 0 • • "1, ,4\•• 0 AT • D A BOARD OF DIRECTORS SAN ASATO BRAD BEARD BERNIE BEAVER PETER DAHL RON ERHARDT SCOT HOUSH JAMES HOVLAND STEVEN McDONALD PAUL MOOTY RICHARD OLSON BRENDA QUAYE MAMIE SEGALL MAXINE WALLIN STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY December 31, 2013 City of Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 RE: Tom Oye Human Rights Award Dear Commission members: I write in support of the attached nomination for this Award of Mamie Segall, who made a singular contribution to the welfare of financially challenged youth in the Edina community in 2013 by serving as volunteer chair of the Edina Challenge Team. This Team was organized by the Edina Community Foundation to ensure that Edina youth living in poverty or near-poverty can more fully participate in the community, educational and recreational programs that will allow them to develop as healthy, productive adults. Its mission was to minimize the discrimination and lack of opportunity that is often experienced by such youth in their access to such programs, either by the lack of a focused effort to include them or by the lack of resources available to meet their need. The Foundation and Team were thus committed to a collaborative effort to improve the human rights of these youth by reducing the barriers to their full participation in the life of our community. The Edina Challenge Team consists of representatives of 14 grant makers and service providers in our community who met throughout 2013. City of Edina Park & Recreation Department Connecting With Kids Edina Community Foundation Edina Community Lutheran Church Edina Education Fund EdinaGiveAndGo Edina Morningside Rotary Club Edina Public Schools Edina Public Schools Community Education Services Edina Resource Center Oasis for Youth Questscope/One2One Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Southdale YMCA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DICK CROCKETT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER MARSHA BUCHOK 5280 GRANDVIEW SQUARE • EDINA, MINNESOTA 55436 • (952) 833-9573 • FAX: (952) 833-9575 edfoundation@ci.edina.mn.us www.edinacommunityfoundation.org Page 20 Mamie's effective leadership of this Team led to their consensus identification of the top five priorities for serving the youth who qualified for Free and Reduced Price Meals in Edina--Mentoring, Transportation, Tutoring, Extracurricular Engagement, and Housing. The Team also reviewed a broad range of proposed programs to meet those needs, endorsed five of those programs for community support, and recommended three of those for funding by the Edina Community Foundation: • One2One, a community-based mentoring program in collaboration with Southdale YMCA that will serve some 20 middle school youth in need; • Oasis for Youth, an organization providing substantial support services to homeless youth in Edina and the surrounding area; and • The Last Mile, a program of the Edina Resource Center to assist youth in need after their high school graduation succeed in their goal of enrolling in college In recognition of the solid work of Mamie and the Edina Challenge Team, the Edina Community Foundation Board of Directors approved all of these funding recommendations and $31,000 in grants for the first six months of 2014. Throughout this year of effort, Mamie's volunteer work and leadership clearly reflected the selection criteria for the Tom Oye Human Rights Award: 1. foster respect and dignity for others 2. model courage and/or compassion in the advancement of human rights 3. demonstrate leadership by example for improving human relations and/or advancing human rights For these reasons, I am delighted to nominate Mamie Segall for the Tom Oye Human Rights Award. Respectfully submitted, Dick Crockett Executive Director Page 21 1 MJ Lamon From:Jennifer Bennerotte Sent:Saturday, January 17, 2015 11:38 AM To:MJ Lamon Subject:Fwd: 2015 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form submission FYI Jennifer Bennerotte Begin forwarded message: From: <jbennerotte@edinamn.gov> Date: January 17, 2015 at 10:40:01 AM CST To: <jbennerotte@edinamn.gov> Subject: 2015 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form submission Reply-To: <jbennerotte@edinamn.gov> Hi, A 2015 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form has been submitted on 01/17/2015 via: edinamn.gov/index.php?section=tomoye_form Name Gene Sylvestre Occupation Retired Work or Home Address in Edina 7520 Cahill Rd. Edina MN 55439 Email winsteve@comcast.net Telephone 952-942-9867 Name of Person or Group Steve Winnick Email winsteve@comcast.net Telephone 952-944-3453 Relationship to Nominee none Comments Regarding Nominee Gene Sylvestre participated with the Edina faith communities, City and School District in creating the HRR Commission in the 1960's. He was a friend of Tom Oye and like Mr. Oye, he served in Europe during WWII. Upload Essay GENE SYLVESTRE.docx -Edina Team. Page 22 GENE SYLVESTRE NOMINEE FOR EDINA HRRC TOM OYE AWARD Gene Sylvestre is a 90 year old resident of Edina, having lived here for over 20 years. Most of his career was spent in advertising and public relations for a major milling company, and with his own firm. He assisted the City of Edina and the School District in the 1960s with a major human relations project called “People Making”, bringing together the faith communities, the City and Schools to create awareness workshops and eventually the merger of the City’s Human Relations Commission with the Human Rights Commission. Gene was encouraged to engage in these activities by his friend Tom Oye, a founder of the Edina Human Rights Commission. About a year ago, the undersigned received a phone call from Gene, introducing himself and sharing some information about his early work with Edina and other Twin Cities area communities, including Golden Valley. He told me he was a friend of Tom Oye and would like to share some remembrances, including Mr. Oye’s reminder that the community must always be aware of intolerance and injustices in the human rights arena. He then met with us, sharing his recollections including those of his military service during World War II. As a soldier serving in Patton’s Third Army, Gene saw first hand the Nazi Death Camps. He was among the soldiers freeing the detainees. He saw their state of starvation, the corpses and horror of the situation. Gene agreed to visit with us to tell of his experiences and his friendship with Tom Oye, who also fought the Nazis as a member of the famed Nissei Combat Brigade, one of the most highly decorated military units of the War. Gene’s story was recorded on video in a one hour conversation. He also made a three minute Public Service Announcement for us speaking about Tom Oye for our Annual Tom Oye Award. Gene Sylvestre exemplifies those qualities of Tom Oye, leadership, engagement and the advancement of human rights. He is most worthy of the Award created in his friend’s name. Steve Winnick 1/19/2015 Page 23 1 MJ Lamon From:Jennifer Bennerotte Sent:Friday, January 23, 2015 3:55 PM To:MJ Lamon Subject:FW: 2015 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form submission FYI Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Technology Services Director 952-833-9520 | Fax 952-826-0389 JBennerotte@EdinaMN.gov | www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: jbennerotte@edinamn.gov [mailto:jbennerotte@edinamn.gov] Sent: Friday, January 23, 2015 3:35 PM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: 2015 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form submission Hi, A 2015 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form has been submitted on 01/23/2015 via: edinamn.gov/index.php?section=tomoye_form Name Lana Davis Occupation Welcome Center Assistant Work or Home Address in Edina 5701 Normandale Road Edina, MN 55424 Email lana.davis@edinaschools.org Telephone 952-848-3921 Name of Person or Group Edina Community Education, Edina Resource Center Contact Name, if different than above Andrea Bernhardt Email andrea.bernhardt@edinaschools.org Telephone 952-848-3938 Relationship to Nominee Co-Worker Comments Regarding Nominee Lana Davis has worked in Edina Community Education Services for over 20 years. She currently works to support community members on a daily basis by linking families and individuals to everything from registering for classes to giving out information about resources. Regardless of the need, Lana gives her undivided attention and remarkable service to each and every person. Page 24 2 Upload Essay Lana Davis Tom Oye Award Essay.docx Upload Supporting Materials Lana Supporting Letter - Edina Public Schools.docx Upload Supporting Materials Lana Supporting Letter - City of Edina.docx -Edina Team. Page 25 Tom Oye Award Nomination 2015 January, 23rd, 2015 On behalf of Edina Community Education Services (CES) and the Edina Resource Center (ERC), we would like to nominate Lana Davis for the Tom Oye Human Rights Award for her distinguished level of service and care to the community of Edina. She has supported the ERC and CES for over 20 years as a connector of resources for anyone who lives, works, or goes to school in Edina. She supports community members on a daily basis by connecting community members to everything from Early Education and youth classes to adult learning opportunities as well as educating them about resources available in our community. Lana unfailingly prioritizes the feelings and needs of all who interact with her, whether on the phone or in person. She lets whomever she’s with know that they are important and valued. Lana shows a high level of respect to those she works with, even when others might be stressed or frustrated. She strives to be calm, cool and collected at all times. When faced with a challenge, Lana not only will help clarify and understand it, she’ll seek out potential solutions and feedback from others in collaboration for how to best solve it. Lana continually goes the “extra mile” to ensure that customer needs are met in a timely manner. She asks important follow-up questions, circles around to ensure that questions are answered and seeks out additional data in anticipation of further helping those who she serves. Lana ensures every last detail is attended to and this is what makes her service to others so exceptional. For example, each year an outside organization donates Thanksgiving baskets to families in need. Lana works diligently with Coordinator, school social workers, peers, and community members to identify recipients and streamlines the delivery process. Her work and support with this effort has helped to double the amount of basket donations from the previous year. Lana takes the time to actively listen to people as they ask their questions and share their story so she can better assess what information is needed given the situation. She brings a special level of sincerity and empathy while taking great care in her work. Regardless of the need, family structure or background of the client, Lana gives her undivided attention and remarkable service to each and every person. Page 26 Supporting Letter for Lana Davis January 17th, 2015 I have had the pleasure of working with Lana Davis for over 14 years. We worked for 9 years together at the Edina Resource Center (ERC). When I was hired as the Coordinator of the ERC, Lana was the Clerical Support. She basically taught me all I needed to know about the operations and database. However, Lana also gently modeled for me how to treat people with dignity and compassion while understanding that the ERC was a connection place primarily. Together, we built up a collaboration of folks who helped us spread the word about the work of the ERC. Lana was instrumental in helping with the marketing and outreach. Over the years – the Edina Resource center grew in significance to Edina. Our office helped open the former Welcome Center – which was the home of registration and resources. Our goal was to connect all new families to Edina with information to help them acclimate successfully to both Edina Public Schools but to the community of Edina. Lana’s job continues to evolve and her time supporting the ERC has lessened, but her commitment to community and to stellar customer service has never waivered – no matter who walks in our door - Lana Davis is a community star and I believe she exemplifies the intent of the Tom Oye award by fostering respect and dignity for others, modeling courage and/or compassion to those in need and improves human relations by connecting people to the resources and services they need to better their existence. Valerie Burke is the current Director of Edina Community Education Services and former Coordinator of the Edina Resource Center – both departments of the Edina Public Schools. Page 27 Supporting Letter for Lana Davis December 23rd, 2014 Lana Davis exemplifies the meaning of the word Caring. At the Edina Resource Center, she is the first voice people often hear on the other end of the phone or the first person to greet you when you arrive- and that is a good thing! Instantly a person can tell that she genuinely cares by her calm and kind demeanor. When a person is in need of help with connecting to a resource, Lana is not only proficient regarding what resources are available, but will always express empathy. She treats all who come in contact with her with respect. I have witnessed on many occasions Lana reassuring someone, following up with someone, and offering to send off information that will be of help. She is patient and always professional. Edina is very fortunate to have Lana Davis, as support staff, at fot the Resource Center. She takes people where they are at and helps them to find the resources they need in a very dignified manner. Lana Davis is a true humanitarian. Dawn Beitel, Assistant Manager at Edinborough Park and Kristin Aarsvold, Recreation Supervisor City of Edina. Page 28 1 MJ Lamon From:Jennifer Bennerotte Sent:Thursday, January 22, 2015 9:39 AM To:MJ Lamon Subject:FW: 2015 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form submission FYI Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Technology Services Director 952-833-9520 | Fax 952-826-0389 JBennerotte@EdinaMN.gov | www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: jbennerotte@edinamn.gov [mailto:jbennerotte@edinamn.gov] Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 9:03 AM To: Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: 2015 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form submission Hi, A 2015 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form has been submitted on 01/22/2015 via: edinamn.gov/index.php?section=tomoye_form Name Lauren Morse-Wendt, on behalf of the 66 West Task Force Occupation Mission and Ministry Developer, Edina Community Lutheran Church Work or Home Address in Edina 4113 W 54th St, Edina, MN 55424 Email lmorsewendt@eclc.org Telephone 952-926-3808 Name of Person or Group Jackie Sullivan Email sullivan6832@comcast.net Telephone 952-941-4153 Relationship to Nominee I support 66 West as an Edina resident and member of a collaborating congregation, St. Stephen’s Church. I am also a leadership committee volunteer for other Beacon programs. Comments Regarding Nominee Lauren Morse-Wendt and the 66 West Task Force are collaborating to create the first apartment building for homeless young adults in the west metro. The process to organize support for 66 West opened a conversation within our community about who lacks Page 29 2 stable housing and why. Their dedication has brought the community together to take pride in caring for all young people in Edina and providing an opportunity for everyone to thrive. Upload Essay 66 West Task Force - Tom Oye Award Nomination.docx -Edina Team. Page 30 2015 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination From The Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission is seeking applications for its annual Tom Oye Human Rights Award. This award will honor the late Tom Oye and other members of the Edina community whose good works promote human relations and advance human rights. Selection Criteria Anyone who lives or works in Edina is eligible for this award. Nominees will be evaluated based on their efforts to: 1. Foster respect and dignity for others; 2. model courage and/or compassion in the advancement of human rights; and 3. demonstrate leadership by example for improving human relations and/or advancing human rights Submission Information - Applications must be received by January 31, 2015. - Applications will be reviewed by members of the Human Rights and Relations Commission. - The Commission may decline to make an award if in its view no nominee meets the criteria. Who are you nominating? Name: Lauren Morse-Wendt, on behalf of the 66 West Task Force Occupation: Mission and Ministry Developer, Edina Community Lutheran Church Work or Home Address in Edina: 4113 W 54th St, Edina, MN 55424 Email: lmorsewendt@eclc.org Telephone: (952) 926-3808 Who makes this nomination? Name of Person or Group: Jackie Sullivan Contact Name, if different: Email: sullivan6832@comcast.net Telephone: (952) 941-4153 Relationship to Nominee: I support 66 West as an Edina resident and member of a collaborating congregation, St. Stephen’s Church. I am also a leadership committee volunteer for other Beacon programs. Comments regarding Nominee: Lauren Morse-Wendt and the 66 West Task Force are collaborating to create the first apartment building for homeless young adults in the west metro. The process to organize support for 66 West opened a conversation within our community about who lacks stable housing and why. Their dedication has brought the community together to take pride in caring for all young people in Edina and providing an opportunity for everyone to thrive. Page 31 Nomination Essay (up to 500 words) Lauren Morse-Wendt’s contributions have been foundational for the 66 West Task Force’s work to create 39 homes for young adults who are homeless in our community. She has been a servant-leader and advocate long before this development became known as 66 West. In Lauren’s words, “I believe in home because every child of God has the right to shelter, to safety, and to community. Home is central to all of those.” Three years ago, members of Edina Community Lutheran Church (ECLC) learned that the fastest growing population of homeless individuals is young adults who are on their own; they may have graduated from foster care, become homeless after revealing their sexual preference, or turned 18 and could legally leave a dysfunctional home. The ECLC group decided to do something about this. Consulting community experts, Lauren arranged a tour of Nicollet Square, apartments in Minneapolis for young people exiting homelessness. The group thought they might volunteer with a similar development in the suburbs. They learned that none existed. As ECLC’s Ministry and Mission Developer, Lauren shaped this group into a Task Force. They envisioned a program to implement Edina’s values to serve youth with dignity. ECLC committed $80,000 in seed capital to construct a building where young people would be proud to live, held to high expectations, and connected to caring adults. The volunteer Task Force was empowered through a partnership with Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative to make critical decisions about this housing: its scope, location, service model, and funding plan. Most compelling has been the degree to which they have listened—to the community, to their faith, and to youth whose experiences document the need for affordable housing in Edina for young adults. Because they knew some would oppose this vision, for three years the Task Force presented to adult forums, hosted interfaith breakfasts, collected post-cards, organized benefit concerts, and staged rallies. In fact, I became aware of the issue of suburban youth homelessness by attending one of the interfaith breakfasts hosted by Lauren and the Task Force. By reaching out to other faith communities, nine other churches now formally participate, representing Lutheran, Congregational, Methodist, Episcopal and Catholic traditions. As a result, this vision is now 66 West. The City Council gave unanimous approval to re-zone the property for housing. The site has been purchased. More than 360 residents spoke in support of 66 West at City hearings. 66 West will bring economic integration to the Southdale neighborhood and advance Edina’s goal of increasing the city’s supply of affordable housing. Youth from the suburbs will find a stable home in their own community. 66 West will serve as an opportunity to break down stereotypes based on housing status, race, and poverty. Interacting with tenants, volunteers and neighbors will challenge preconceptions they may have about who experiences homelessness and why. Much work lies ahead to build 66 West and support the youth who will live there, yet with leadership from Lauren and the Task Force I am very hopeful and confident. Page 32 66 West Task Force Membership, current: Bernie Beaver Christine Haugen Lauren Morse-Wendt Lois Olson Erik Scheurle Sara Schwiebert Jim Stephan Mara Stephan Mark Swiggum Dan Tysver Helen Wood Linda Woodstrom 66 West Task Force Membership, past members: Allison Johnson Kathy Magnus Christina Maley Paula Roth Laura Swanson Page 33 1 MJ Lamon From:Jennifer Bennerotte Sent:Friday, January 30, 2015 11:40 AM To:MJ Lamon Subject:Fwd: 2015 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form submission FYI Jennifer Bennerotte Begin forwarded message: From: <jbennerotte@edinamn.gov> Date: January 30, 2015 at 10:43:52 AM CST To: <jbennerotte@edinamn.gov> Subject: 2015 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form submission Reply-To: <jbennerotte@edinamn.gov> Hi, A 2015 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form has been submitted on 01/30/2015 via: edinamn.gov/index.php?section=tomoye_form Name Woodrow "Wooj" Byun Occupation Attorney Work or Home Address in Edina 6836 Oaklawn Avenue Edina 55435 Email woojbyun@gmail.com Telephone 952-926-0040 Name of Person or Group The Rotary Club of Edina Contact Name, if different than above Steve Slyce Email sslyce@gmail.com Telephone 612-247-5929 Relationship to Nominee Fellow Rotarian Comments Regarding Nominee Wooj Byun came to the United States from Korea and joined Rotary in 1997. Since that time he has been giving back to both the Community and the World. Upload Essay Byun Oye Nomination.doc -Edina Team. Page 34 Wooj Byun exemplifies the motto Service Above Self. Service Above Self is a long standing guiding principle that Rotarians follow in their daily lives. No one person that I can think of follows this golden rule like Wooj. In 1990 Woodrow “Wooj” Byun came to the United States from Korea to attend the University of Minnesota Law School on a Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship. He has been giving back to the World ever since. After joining the Rotary Club of Edina, Byun quickly became involved in many Club and District activities. He served as Club President in 2011-2012 and oversaw and helped manage the Clubs many funding objectives both locally right here in Edina and abroad. Byun’s legacy is one of making the world a smaller place and inspiring others. He regularly shares many of his stories that are uplifting like this one. “When I was born, I was born in one of the poorest families and in one of the poorest countries around the world. Our family had very little money, and the only way I could realize my dream of studying overseas was by getting a scholarship. I received $23,800 in 1990 to come to study at the University of Minnesota Law School. I know for sure that particular scholarship money would be worth over $2 million today. Wooj did not simply take this as a gift, this started him down the road to pay back that gift, a gift that keeps on giving to him and one that keeps him giving to others. Though his own story is one of inspiration, Byun regularly tries to share others’ stories. In 2008, Byun brought acclaimed Korean pianist Hee Ah Lee to the Twin Cities for a moving concert. With just four fingers, Hee Ah Lee is a national treasure and source of inspiration in Korea. Byun wanted to share her music and story of hope with fellow Rotarian’s and community members. He mad an extra special effort to invite youth with disabilities to hear her play. Byun also made it a personal mission to thank as many U.S. veterans as he could find in the area who fought in the Korean War. Byun’s father told him that he owes his life to the young American soldiers who came to rescue Korea from communist invasion in 1950. Byun first requested recognition for those Veterans he knows including Edina residents and fellow Rotarian’s Bill Clynes, Hal Harris and Ron Erhardt, others have Page 35 since followed. Through Byun, those Veterans have received medals of honor from the Korean government. Byun personally presented each one at a meeting of the Rotary Club of Edina. In his most recent presentation to Ron Erhardt, he said, “ Finding surviving Korean War Veterans and recognizing them properly has been a personal quest for me, and it has been a great honor on my part. Freedom is not free. Thank you, Ron, for dedicating one important chapter of your life to preserving peace and freedom in Korea over 60 years ago” Byun is not the type of person that needs to be acknowledged with a pat on the back. However in 2014 his fellow Rotarians nominated Byun for Rotary International’s Service Above Self Award. Byun won the award and accepted it with grace in humble fashion. Byun wrote a book in 2014 titled My Rotary Journey. It is a memoir of his life and is full of inspirational stories, events in his life and quotes. A must read for those interested in reading a story about one mans mission to continue to give back and recognize others. All profits from the sale of his book go to charity. Byuns efforts to give back are not limited to his work with Rotary; he is a volunteer in several other organizations, including the Asian Pacific Cultural Center, Korean Association of Minnesota and the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota. In addition he serves on Rotary District’s 5950 (oversees 63 are Rotary Clubs) board as the volunteer legal representative. His daily life revolves around paying back his debt for his Rotary Scholarship. This nomination is respectfully submitted for the Rotary Club of Edina By Steve Slyce, current Club Past President Page 36 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 HRRC VI. D. MJ Lamon Staff Liaison ☒ ☒ ☐ 2/24/2015 Response to Community Correspondense None. Information / Background: Commission to discuss options of response to community correspondence. Attachment: Example letter. Page 37 Date Name Address City, State, Zip Dear XXX, The Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission (HRRC) has received your correspondence and will take it under advisement. Thank You, XXXX Human Rights and Relations Chair Page 38 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 HRRC VII. MJ Lamon Staff Liaison ☐ ☐ ☒ 2/24/2015 Correspondence and Petitions None. Information / Background: Correspondence received since the last HRRC meeting. Attachment: Correspondence. Page 39 0 MIN/v6._ s# .10A Cf iv g 1. G S 4 THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS 4100 Lakeview Avenue North Telephone: (763) 535-1051 Robbinsdale, MN 55422 Email: outreach@leagueofmnhumanrights.org February 2nd 2015 Dear City/County Human Rights Commissions, The League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions will be on its 44th year doing the great work of serving and connecting all commission members with resources this year. Since 1971, this coalition of local human rights commissions has fought to end discrimination and celebrate diversity in our state. The league is the only private, statewide organization concerned with advocating against all forms of illegal discrimination and with enhancing the rights of all groups of people defined by the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MS 363A). To continue with the valuable work of our organization in connecting, building, advocating for human rights in our state, we would like to invite you to continue or become a member of our organization. Our membership fee for this year will again stay at $100 for 2015 for each city/county commission. Please see the enclosed document for more information. This year will bring many changes including visibility for our organization. To help us with reaching your commission, please confirm or register your contact information by emailing the information to outreach@leagueofmnhumanrights.org. You can also register for our newsletter that is sent out periodically by going to our web site at www.leagueofnuthumanrights.org and sign up for the newsletter at the home page. We can advertise your events on our newsletter, Facebook page etc. when needed. Part of our goals this year will include creating value and connecting with each city/county commission members. We will be happy to send a board member to your meeting when invited. The deadline to submit the essays to the league is February 28th 2015. The essay recognition event is planned tentatively to be on April 25th 2015. Please go to our website for more information. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your tireless work for human rights in your communities around the state. We value your partnership and hope we can continue the work we started 44 years ago. Sincerely, Hassanen Mohamed President League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions Board of Directors: Andrea Bejarano-Robinson, New Hope Beth Burrows, New Ulm Carol Banister, Lake Elmo Crystal Johnson, Crystal David Singleton, Roseville Dee Otto, New Hope Gwen Willems, Falcon Heights Hassanen Mohamed, Brooklyn Park Larry (LA) Jones, St Louis Park Linda Freemon, Brooklyn Park Nieeta Prisley, St Paul Sandra Herb, Crystal Wayne Groff, Roseville Member Commissions: Albert Lea Arden Hills Austin Bemidji Brooklyn Park Crystal Duluth Falcon Heights Fergus Falls Forest Lake Golden Valley Grand Rapids Hibbing Minneapolis Moorhead Morris New Ulm New Hope Owatonna Red Wing Robbinsdale Shoreview St Paul St Louis Park Virginia Waseca Winona and others in formation Page 40 12/20/2014 Human Rights Commission City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424-1394 Dues Statement Due Date 3/31/2015 Description Amount 2015 Dues 100.00 Make checks payable to: League of MN Human Rights Commissions. Mail to: League of MN Human Rights Commissions c/o NH Books LLC 1377 Grace Dr Eagan, MN 55123 Federal Tax ID of League is 36-341111 Page 41 2-11-15 Hon. Ron Erhardt 4214 Sunnyside Road Edina, MN 55416 Hon. Melissa Franzen Minnesota Senate State Capitol St. Paul, MN 55155 Dear Rep. Erhardt and Sen. Franzen, If you don't do anything else this session, please raise the monthly cash assistance to. MFIP families by at least $100. More would be even better, since 0632 is pitifully little money to support any family. (We should be collectively embarrassed that Wisconsin is presently muc more generous0 With thanks vance, iletm 4444j(21n 4400 Morni side Road• Edina, MN 5416 952 925-5'38 Enclosed Amy Simons' "Panel urges increase for needy families," Star tribune, 2-11-15, p. B2 Page 42 B2 METRO . STAR TRIBUNE • WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11,2015 ROTDISH POLITICS Panel urges increz3e for ne -7idy families GOP, DFL agree that the monthly stipend is overdue for a raise. By ABBY SIMONS abby.shnons@startribune.com Minnesota's 30,000 'fami- lies in need are decades over- due for a bump in monthly assistance through the state's welfare-to-work program, and millions should be reallocated to pay for that boost, accord- ing to a report by a legislative task force released this week. The state's Temporary Assistance for Needy Fami- lies task force revealed that the state's fund for families in need, otherwise known as the Minnesota Family Investment Program, has not increased its monthly allocations to families — $532 — since 1986. That's despite a $260 million grant to fund the state's work- force development program, which over the years has been diverted to otiv,r priorities. attorney for Aid.--Minnesot2 Legal Aid, said that $70 mil- lion per biennium should be moved from the Minnesota Department of Health and the Working Family Credit and restored to needy families, with money from the general fund replenishing what was lost from both departments. She lauded a bipartisan pro- posal by Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, and Sen. Jeff Hayden, DFL-Minneapolis, to increase the cash assis- tance level by $100 a month. Minnesota is currently $121 behind Wisconsin and $70 behind South Dakota in te,rms of monthly assistance. "If these families are left in deep, deep abject poverty, it's very difficult to stabilize your housing, get to your education and training or work, to con- tinue to move up the ladder and get off these programs and not look back," Webster said. "That really is where the energy for this program is at." Page 43 COMMITTEE OF 500 YEARS OF DIGNITY AND RESISTANCE P 0 BOX 110815, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44111 The Committee of 500 Years Presents: "100 Years is Long Enough" 23rd Annual Demonstration to Protest Racism Against Indigenous Peoples in Sports and Media and Conference "Please support the Indigenous Peoples" Friday, April 10, 2015- Demonstration Saturday, April 11, 2015 -Conference Friday, April 10, 2015 Mile-and-a-Half March and Demonstration 11:30 - noon - Meet to march site. Located at W. 25th & Detroit Ave. Click here for picture There is a free parking lot by the meeting point. Do not park in reserved spots. Meeting spot is on the NW side of the intersection at small park and parking lot. For those who do not plan to march--a suggestion is taking the RTA Rapid from the West Side, Click Red Line for schedule to Tower City and walk to the demonstration point. 12:30 p.m. - March to Progressive Field - MILE-and-a-HALF 1:30-4:00 p.m. - Demonstration against Racism at Progressive Field — NW Quadrant on Ontario Street. INDIAN TACO POTLUCK AFTER DEMONSTRATION 5:00 pm-8:00 pm — Socializing and strategizing among Activists. Where: If the weather is permitting it will be at Ferne's House Address: 3660 West Park Rd, Cleveland OH 44111 Ph: 216-252-1622. Take 1-90 West to Warren Rd exit. Turn left onto Warren Rd. Turn right onto Lorain Rd. Turn right on West Park Rd. West Park Rd. is 20 feet from the Lorain Rd & Triskett traffic light. Across from the Fairvew Park/West Park YMCA. Bring lawn chairs. If it is too cold which means below 55 degrees, go to Pilgrim UCC- 2592 West 14th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113, Click here for map. If you are local here in Cleveland please bring your favorite dish to share. Call for available housing for out of town guests. E-mail ferneellenriebeglobalmet or 216-252-1622 (This is a land line.) We ask that our supporters that join us please focus on the issue of racism against the indigenous people. We understand there are other issues that are as important, but this demonstration is for focusing on this issue only. We plan a peaceful and respectful demonstration. Those who cannot comply with our guidelines will be asked to leave. The Committee of 500 Years of Dignity and Resistance promotes dignity and respect for indigenous peoples. We advocate for indigenous cultures and heritage through education, activism and grassroots organizing. 1 Page 44 CONFERENCE DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 11,2015 TIME: 8:00 AM — 2:00 PM WHERE: PILGRIM UCC - 2592 West 14th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113 Agenda: Greetings — Margie Villafane & Phil Yenyo Opening prayers — Clyde Bellecourt FORUM - 9:00 am to 11:00 am TBD Lunch - 11:00 — 12:15 Speakers 12:30 pm — 1:30 pm Charlene Teters, Clyde Bellecourt, David Narcomey, Frank Sage, and more Prayer, Closing Remarks and Recognitions - 1:30 — 2:00 — Margie Villafane & Phil Yenyo REGISTRATION FOR DEMONSTRATION & CONFERENCE: MAIL TO: Committee of 500 Years, PO Box 110815, Cleveland, OH or e-mail to: ferneellenr&sbcglobal.net Please Print NAME: E-mail: Address: Attending Demonstration only Attending Conference only Attending both Need housing: Yes No Housing is limited. Number of folks attending: Questions: If you can house out of town folks, please let me know at ferneellen et 100 Years - Long Enough! By Michelle Jacobs, Ph.D The Cleveland professional baseball franchise adopted the "Indians" name nearly 100 years ago. As this anniversary approaches, it is important to reflect on the name's historical and present day meanings. Much has changed with regard to US. race relations since 1915. In 1924, almost 10 years after the "Indians" name was adopted, American Indians were granted the rights of citizenship. Forty years later, legal racial segregation was banished with the passage of the Civil Rights Act. In addition, the way we think about and talk about race has changed dramatically in the last 100 years. As celebrities such as Don Imus and Paula Dc en know well, myriad words that once were commonly used are no longer acceptable to Americans who now understand the power of language to shape reality and perpetuate inequality. Words are powerfiil because they conjure images and ideas. The "Indians" team name was adopted because it evoked particular meanings for sports enthusiasts — aggression, bravery, dedication, and pride. Such images of American Indians seem honorable when American history is ignored. Knowing, however, that historical references to Indian "aggression" were used to justify the genocide and colonization of U.S. indigenous peoples puts a different spin on the use of "Indians" as an athletic team name — one that exists 2 Page 45 alongside aggressive animals, like Lions, Tigers, and Bears. But calling Cleveland's professional baseball team the "Indians" does not only equate American Indian people with ferocious animals in the symbolic realm. It affects the everyday lives of American Indians because stereotypical ideas about Indians, embedded in the culture for hundreds of years, have replaced genuine concerns for the identities, communities, and cultures of American Indian people. The treatment of American Indian protestors outside the Cleveland baseball stadium illustrates this point. Protestors witness first-hand how the purportedly "harmless" team name causes baseball fans to callously disregard the history and humanity of American Indian people. They angrily yell insults like "Go back to where you came from!" and "We won, so get lost!" at protestors. They also don feathers and face paint for entertainment purposes, although these items are sacred to American Indian people. Fans supporting their much adored "Tribe" simultaneously snub their noses at (or flip the bird to) actual Indians struggling to convey a simple message: We are people, not mascots. Despite these challenges, the Committee of 500 Years of Dignity and Resistance remains steadfast in its opposition to the use of the "Indians" name and "Chief Wahoo" mascot of the Cleveland baseball franchise. We urge you to join us in protesting a team name that bolsters stereotypes and perpetuates discrimination against American Indian people. It is time to lay these historical relics to rest and to help Cleveland become a twenty-first century city where all people are treated with respect and dignity. MAIL TO: The Committee of 500 Years, PO Box 110815, Cleveland, OH Renew Your Membership or Make a Donation! $10.00 Conference Registration - you may register at the door. Seniors, Students and Children free $10.00 Membership (Renew) $10 Individual Donation $50 Individual Donation $50 Organization Donation $100 Organization Donation Please print clearly: Name Mailing Address City St Zip Phone E-mail address Name of School/Organization Change of address: Old address City St zip We are in nee Vr.7,1 Vary much appreciated. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS: If you would like to volunteer your time, please print below what you can do to help us: The Committee of 500 Years of Dignity and Resistance is a non-profit, tax exempt organization under Federal IRS reg. 501(c3). Contributions are tax-deductible. Operating from grants, donations and volunteers. Thus we are also in need of persons to help do field work and connect with supporters. We're Going Green! We are going green so please let us know if you would like to receive this newsletter via email, please send an email to ferne.clements a yahoo.com or mail the Committee of 500 Years of Dignity & Resistance. P 0 Box 110815, Cleveland, OH 44111 FIND US: Facebook: Committeeof Fivehundredyears; Twitter: Committee of 500 Yrs; Website: Committee of 500 Years 3 Page 46 HOW DOES THIS MAKE YOU FEEL? 4 igI th141Vidiut111 4ifi.Oid.ufivhtrIU14111.1 —ilut Committee of 500 Years of Dignity and Resistance PO Box 110815 Cleveland, OH 44111 PM IT FEB SANDY BERMAN 4400 MORNINGSIDE EDINA, MN 55424 Artist: Phil Yenyo soliNa. Be' Page 47 THE BRIDGE FOR YOUTH February 13, 2015 MJ Lamon 4801 W 50th St Edina, MN 55424-1330 Dear MJ Lamon, Thank you for Edina Human Relations Commission's gift of S6,500.00 to The Bridge for Youth on Monday, February 02, 2015. Your donation directly helps youth and families in crisis by allowing the dedicated staff at The Bridge for Youth to provide a safe and welcoming place at any time of the day or night. With support services, food, shelter and support groups, The Bridge for Youth provides a safe space at a critical moment in the lives of more than a thousand youth and families each year. Your continued support makes a substantial difference in the lives of thousands of youth and families in our communities. In addition to providing support, housing and counseling to youth and families in crisis, we continue to augment our programs and services, developing innovative ways to partner with government and other agencies to meet the needs of as many youth as possible. Providing these resources all day, every day at no cost is an incredible achievement — and The Bridge for Youth could never do it without strong support like yours. The Bridge has been privileged to work with tens of thousands of youth and families to help them turn crisis in their lives into a chance for change. You play a crucial role in showing youth that this community believes in them and thinks they are a worthy investment. We count ourselves very fortunate to have your support in this effort, and appreciate the opportunity that your support provides us to make a difference every day in the lives of some of our most vulnerable neighbors. Kind regards, andt Hallaway tAil Yj''21Wel Director of Development & Communications The Bridge for Youth is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, to which contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law; no goods or services were provided in exchange for this donation. (Ak THE BRIDGE FOR YOUTH WWW.BRIDGEFORYOUTH.ORG 1111 WEST 22ND STREET MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55405 TEL 612.377.8800 FAX 612.377.6426 Page 48 Be .t egads, ndn.. Kno President February 11, 2015 Edina City Council City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Edina City Council Members, Today, Nikki Beasley from Oasis for Youth, will meet with two students at Edina High School who are at risk of becoming homeless. Nikki will assess their immediate needs, making sure they are safe and have adequate and stable housing in the short-term. Then they will work together to create a goal plan to insure stability into the future. Oasis for Youth staff are able to meet regularly with Edina students at the high school, in part, because of our contract with the City of Edina. We will bring resources to students such as clothing, food, personal hygiene items and bus tokens — and we will be there to help students navigate challenging circumstances. Thank you for approving $2,500 in 2015 funding for our services to suburban youth experiencing homelessness. The old adage that it takes a village to raise a child is certainly true, and we are honored that the City of Edina has chosen to be a part of the villagW For tax purposes, no gifts or services were provided in exchange for this donation. Oasis for Youth is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization: Tax ID number 45-3683785. 2200 West Old Shakopee Road I Bloomington, MN 55431 I (952) 512-2061 I www.oasisforyouth.org Page 49 MJ Lamon From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Lisa Schaefer Wednesday, February 18, 2015 1:10 PM MJ Lamon FW: Edina Day Without Violence - September 29 City Proclamation - Edina.pdf Can you respond to Mary? Lisa Schaefer, Human Resources Director 952-826-0416 I Fax 952-826-0405 LSchaefer(a.EdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov ...For Living, 'Learning, Raising Families &. Doing Business From: Mary Brindle [mailto:mbrindle(acomcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 1:08 PM To: Lisa Schaefer Cc: Scott H. Neal; Jim Hovland Subject: Fw: Edina Day Without Violence - September 29 HI Lisa, Please see the email message below and the attachment. Perhaps this is something that the Edina HRRC would like to consider for Edina. Mary Brindle. Mary Brindle mbrindle@comcast.net 612-270-9887 call or text From: Edina Mail Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 11:55 AM Subject: FW: Edina Day Without Violence - September 29 Lynette Biunno, Receptionist 952-927-8861 I Fax 952-826-0389 IbiunnoREdinaMN.qov I www.EdinaMN.qov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families &. Doing Business From: Day Without Violence [mailto:contact@daywithoutviolence.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 11:50 AM To: Edina Mail Subject: Edina Day Without Violence - September 29 Mayor Hovland and City Council Members, 1 Page 50 Page 51 I am the founding member of Day Without Violence, an organization that seeks to establish September 29, 2015 (if not every year thereafter) as the Edina Day Without Violence. Establishing the Edina Day Without Violence is part of a coordinated effort to have each city within Minnesota establish a citywide day without violence on September 29, followed by a statewide day without violence on September 30, and the National Day Without Violence on October 1. On October 2, the United States, along with other countries of the world, will celebrate the U.N. International Day of Non-Violence, already established on October 2. Will you please support this important objective by proclaiming September 29, 2015 as the Edina Day Without Violence? For your convenience, I have attached a sample proclamation to this e-mail. Best, Mikel J. McLaughlin Founding Member Day Without Violence ItiFacebook Etwitter 2 Page 52 Page 53 PURPOSE: Our organization, Day Without Violence, seeks to establish September 29, 2015 (if not every year thereafter) as the Edina Day Without Violence. Establishing the Edina Day Without Violence is part of a coordinated effort to have each city within Minnesota establish a citywide day without violence on September 29, followed by a statewide day without violence on September 30, and the National Day Without Violence on October 1. On October 2, the United States, along with the other countries of the world, will celebrate the U.N. International Day of Non-Violence, already established on October 2. PROCLAMATION: Whereas: Edina does not have a day to commemorate and encourage non-violence; and Whereas: Other cities have established days/weeks to celebrate non-violence; and Whereas: Edina values and strives for neighborhoods free from the harmful effects of violence; and Whereas: Edina prides itself on being a leader and example to other communities; and Whereas: Day Without Violence is committed to having each city within Minnesota proclaim a citywide day without violence on September 29; and Whereas: Day Without Violence is committed to having each state proclaim a statewide day without violence on or about September 30; and Whereas: Day Without Violence is committed to having the United States proclaim a nationwide day without violence on October 1, to be known as the National Day Without Violence; and Whereas: Minnesota, along with the rest of these United States, can join with other nations to celebrate, on October 2, the United Nations International Day of Non-Violence. Now, Therefore, I, James Hovland, Mayor of Edina, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, September 29, 2015, as the: Edina Day Without Violence Page 54 Page 55 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 X. MJ Lamon Staff Liaison ☒ ☐ ☐ 2/24/2015 2015 Annual Elections Vote on Chair and Vice Chair. Information / Background: Chair and Vice Chair will serve March 2015 through February 2016. Attachment: None. Page 56