HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 27, 2018 Meeting PacketAgenda
Human Rights and Relations Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
City Hall, Edina MN
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
7:00 PM
I.Call To Order
II.Roll Call
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A.Minutes: October 23, 2018
V.Community Comment
During "Community Comment," the Board/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 Board/Commission Members to respond to their
comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for
consideration at a future meeting.
VI.Reports/Recommendations
A.Cross-commission Committee: Arts & Culture Commission
B.2018 Work Plan Updates
C.2019 Days of Remembrance Working Group
VII.Chair And Member Comments
VIII.Sta2 Comments
IX.Adjournment
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Date: November 27, 2018 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Minutes
From:Sharon Allison, Executive Assistant
Item Activity:
Subject:Minutes: October 23, 2018 Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the minutes of October 23, 2018.
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Minutes: October 23, 2018
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Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Minutes
City of Edina, Minnesota
Human Rights and Relations Commission
Edina City Hall, Community Room
October 23, 2018 7:00 p.m.
I. Call to Order
Chair Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering Roll Call: Commissioners Arseneault, Nelson, Kennedy, Epstein, Edwards, Stringer Moore, and
Waldron.
Absent: Beringer.
Commissioner Moss Keys and Meek arrived at 7:10 p.m. Commissioner Edelson arrived at 7:30 p.m.
Staff Present: MJ Lamon and Sharon Allison.
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Edwards approving the
meeting agenda for October 23, 2018. Motion carried.
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Arseneault, seconded by Commissioner Kennedy, approving the
September 25, 2018, amended minutes. Motion carried.
V. Community Comment – None.
VI. Reports and Recommendations
A. 2018 Work Plan Updates
1. Sharing Values, Sharing Communities
Commissioner Meek updated the HRRC on their community event, Breaking Stigma: A Look At Mental Health
In Our Communities. She said it was a great event with five panelists that responded to a series of pre-designed
questions. Some responses included firsthand experience from some of the panelists who either struggled with
depression or have family members that do.
2. Comprehensive Plan: Human Rights Chapter
Commissioner Arseneault said there are several minor edits still to be done. The following was suggested as a
title for the chapter - Edina: Building a Human Rights City with Race Equity For All. The next step is to forward
the chapter to the consultants.
Motion by Commissioner Kennedy seconded by Commissioner Stringer Moore to title the
Human Rights Chapter as Edina: Building a Human Rights City with Race Equity For All. Motion
carried.
Motion by Commissioner Kennedy seconded by Commissioner Arseneault approving the Human
Rights Chapter. Motion carried.
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3. Comprehensive Plan: Housing Chapter
The Housing Chapter was drafted by Chair Nelson. No feedback was received. The chapter will be forwarded
to the consultant.
Motion by Commissioner Kennedy seconded by Commissioner Meeks approving the Housing
Chapter. Motion carried.
4. 2018 Tom Oye
A lengthy discussion ensued regarding selecting multiple nominees to receive the award and to include a
student category.
Motion by Commissioner Stringer Moore seconded by Commissioner Edelson to include two
categories for the award, an adult and a student category for 2018.
Ayes: Stringer Moore, Edelson
Nay: Arseneault, Kennedy, Nelson, Epstein, Edwards
Abstain: Meek
Motion failed.
Motion by Commissioner Kennedy seconded by Commissioner Arseneault to give one award.
Ayes: Kennedy, Nelson, Epstein, Arseneault
Nay: Edwards, Edelson
Abstain: Meek, Stringer Moore
Motion carried.
Mr. Arnold Bigbee was selected from the four nominees to receive the 2018 Tom Oye Human Rights Award.
Motion by Commissioner Kennedy seconded by Commissioner Stringer Moore to award the 2018
Tom Oye Human Rights Award to Arnold Bigbee. Motion carried.
VI. Chair and Member Comments
Chair Nelson said the chair of the Arts and Culture Commission reached out to him to talk about
working jointly on arts in Edina.
Commissioner Arseneault would like to meet this fall to begin planning the 2019 Days of Remembrance
event. (Arseneault/Epstein/Edwards/Beringer)
Student Commissioner Waldron would like to work on outreach via social media, etc. to bring awareness
to students of City activities or events. Student Commissioner Moss-Keys concurred.
Commissioner Stringer Moore asked if commissioners were interested in doing the IDI testing that was
offered by the school district and there was consensus to do the testing.
VII. Staff Comments - None.
VIII. Adjournment
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Motion by Commissioner Kennedy to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Edelson.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
J F A(3) A(24) M J J A S O N D # of Mtgs. Attendance %
Meetings/Work Sessions 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10
NAME
Arseneault, Pat 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 100%
Nelson, Jim 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 90%
Kennedy, Ellen 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 100%
Stringer Moore, Jasmine Brett 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 88%
Meek, Michelle 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 100%
Epstein, Michael (Ep-Steen)1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 100%
Edwards, Cindy 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 100%
Edelson, Heather 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 80%
Beringer, Catherine 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 80%
Moss-Keys, Tiara (Student)1 1 2 20%
Waldron, Shin Bee (student)1 1 2 20%
HUMAN RIGHTS & RELATIONS COMMISSION
Date: November 27, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.A.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Other
From:MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:Cross-commission Committee: Arts & Culture
Commission
Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
The Arts and Culture Commission has reached out to the Human Rights and Relations Commission about a 2019
work plan initiative related to the Public Art program.
Date: November 27, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.B.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:2018 Work Plan Updates Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
2018 Work Plan Initiatives to discuss:
1. Tom Oye Award
Presented to Arnie Bigbee at the December 4 City Council meeting at 7:00pm.
Date: November 27, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.C.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:2019 Days of Remembrance Working Group Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the greenprint to establish a working group for the 2019 Days of Remembrance event.
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Greenprint
Advisory Board and Commission
Working Group Greenprint
This form must be completed prior to a board or commission approving the establishment of a working group.
BOARD OR COMMISSION: Human Rights and Relations
WORKING GROUP NAME: Days of Remembrance
WORKING GROUP OBJECTIVE: Plan an educational event
WORKING GROUP CHAIR/CO-CHAIRS: To Be Determined
Project Title
A working group may have more than one project.
Days of Remembrance and Genocide Awareness event
Description
Describe the project and how it supports the
approved work plan.
One of the HRRC’s ongoing initiatives is to plan an annual
event to acknowledge April as Holocaust Remembrance and
Genocide Awareness and Prevention month.
Purpose
Describe the purpose or objective of the project. e.g.
develop a process, review the work
The working group will help to develope a theme and agenda
for the event, identify presenters, schedule the day and
venue, help to publicize, and assist with event logistics,
including securing refreshments and room set-up /clean-up.
Deliverables
Tangible or intangible object produced as a result of
the project intended to be delivered to the indicated
audience.
An educational event free and open to the public that will be
planned and scheduled for a day in April, to be held at a
location in Edina.
Community Benefit
How does this project benefit the Edina community?
The Days of Remembrance event provides an opportunity for
us to remember and honor, as a community, victims of the
Holocaust and genocides, and to share experiences of
survivors of the Holocaust and other genocides. The event
serves to educate us on how the Holocaust and genocide
impacts the lives of survivors and affects us as a community,
and what we can do to make a difference on these issues.
Key Dates
Is there an event or a timeframe to complete certain
steps?
Several planning meetings to be scheduled between
December 2018 and March 2019 (evenings or weekend
hours); event to be scheduled in April; one final meeting may
be held April or May to collect event feedback and prepare a
report for the HRRC.
Promotion & Implementation
What is the plan to share the project
findings/completion or how will the completed
project be implemented?
The event will be promoted through regular media channels
utilized by the city, including social media, and working group
members will be asked to help distribute posters publicizing
the event and to otherwise assist in promoting the event in
neighborhoods and through personal connections and
networks.
Evaluation
How will the group evaluate the findings or end
result of the project?
We will compare the attendance and feedback we receive at
this year’s event with previous years’ attendance and
feedback.
Duration of the Group
Typically six months to two years.
December 2018 through May 2019
Membership & Time Commitment
Working group size cap recommendation is 7
members. Estimate how much time a working group
member needs to commit to.
Seeking up to 2-3 members; 2-6 hours per month for 5 –
6 months.
Public Notice & Member Recruitment
Public notice will be given of the formation of any
working group and individuals will have a minimum of
Date of working group approval from board/commission:
11/27/2018
Advisory Board and Commission
Working Group Greenprint
This form must be completed prior to a board or commission approving the establishment of a working group.
14 days after the public notice to express interest to
join before members are selected.
Forward the completed Greenprint to MJ Lamon for
public notice.
Date for release of public notice:
12/7/2018
Date for working group member selection (must be at least
14 days after release of public notice date):
1/22/2019
Date for working group’s first meeting:
TBD