HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 22, 2018 Meeting PacketAgenda
Human Rights and Relations Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
City Hall, Edina MN
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
7:00 PM
I.Call To Order
II.Roll Call
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A.Minutes: April 24, 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.2018 Work Plan Updates
B.Race and Equity Task Force Report
C.Advisory Communication: Work Plan Change Request
VII.Chair And Member Comments
VIII.Sta0 Comments
IX.Adjournment
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process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing ampli4cation, an
interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861
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Date: May 22, 2018 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Minutes
From:Chante Mitchell, City Management Fellow
Item Activity:
Subject:Minutes: April 24, 2018 Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve April 24, 2018 meeting minutes.
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
April 24 Minutes
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Human Rights and Relations Commission
Edina City Hall, Community Room
April 24, 2018 7:02pm
I. Call To Order
Chair Nelson called the April 24, 2018, meeting of the Human Rights and Relations Commission
to order at 7:02pm.
II. Roll Call
Answering Roll Call: Chair Nelson and Commissioners Arseneault, Beringer, Edelson,
Edwards, Epstein, Kennedy, Meek, Moore Stringer, and Student Commissioner Sinha.
Staff Present: Staff Liaison, MJ Lamon.
Absent: Student Commissioner Mangalick.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Kennedy to approve the meeting agenda for April 24,
2018. Seconded by Commissioner Edelson. Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Kennedy to approve the April 3, 2018, Human Rights
and Relations Commission meeting minutes. Seconded by Commissioner
Edelson. Motion carried.
V. Community Comment
Community member Rebecca Nicklay, 5920 Bonnie Brae Drive, spoke about her family’s
experience when her son was cut from an Edina Baseball Association team this spring. She
described the issue as a matter of how we treat kids with special needs. Kids Playing For Kids, a
nonprofit organization that connects chronically ill kids with local sports team, was working with
the family to get their son on a baseball team but when they were not successful in Edina, the
organization was able to place their son on a Bloomington team.
VI. Reports and Recommendations
A. 2018 Work Plan Updates
Sharing Values, Sharing Community Initiative Update:
Commissioner Edelson reported that committee members will be meeting in May.
Race and Equity Update:
Staff Liaison Lamon gave an update on the Race and Equity Task Force work session with City
Council on April 17. The Final Report will go to Council on May 15, and then the Report goes
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
to staff. Staff will provide comments on recommendations which they will put into an
operational report.
Lamon noted that the Taskforce has not completed their Accountability recommendation.
Kennedy moved that HRRC would like to be a consulting partner in the
ongoing implementation of the race and equity recommendations set forth by
the Taskforce. Commissioner Beringer seconded. Motion carried.
B. Comprehensive Plan Submission
Chair Nelson discussed the work session meeting with the Planning Commission on April 25.
Chair Nelson and Commissioner Kennedy summarized the commission’s recommendations for
presentation to Planning Commission on April 25. Kennedy will present the HRRC’s proposed
Human Rights Chapter and Chair Nelson will present an overall summary of the HRRC’s
recommendations.
Commissioner Arseneault will attend the Comprehensive Plan check-in meeting on May 3.
C. 2018 Days of Remembrance
Commissioner Arseneault reviewed the logistics for the May 6 event. The Mayor will give
opening remarks. It was agreed that Commissioner Stringer Moore will MC the event.
Commissioners volunteered for event day set up and poster distribution duties.
VII. Correspondence
None.
VIII. Chair and Member Comments
Nelson: Commented on article in Minnesota History magazine (published by Minnesota
Historical Society) on slave holders making money in Minnesota even though slavery was
not legal in Minnesota.
Edelson: Reported on Bus Circular Taskforce meeting, including the outcome of the survey of
seniors, and the plan to operate the bus on Fridays from 10 – 3, with 15 stops (grocery stores
and medical places) during a one-hour loop. It will be free for seniors to ride.
Meek: Advised that she has been talking to the public schools about race and equity and feels
there is an opportunity for better communication with the schools about the work of the HRRC
and the Taskforce.
Kennedy: Informed about a Community Housing Forum on May 31 at 7 pm at Southdale library;
and, that World Without Genocide will present an Upstanders Award to a Turkish scholar on
the Armenian Genocide, Dr. Taner Akcam, on May 14.
Also noted that the untested rape kits legislation is pending in the Minnesota House and Senate.
Moore Stringer: Inquired whether there is a possibility to do a community round table discussion
on the day of Starbuck’s training on May 29.
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Beringer: Noted that the Beacon Cooperative on 66 West has a request for funding for
affordable housing organizations in the current bonding bill pending at the Minnesota legislature.
IX. Staff Comments
Staff Liaison Lamon reminded commissioners about the midpoint check-in meeting for the
Comprehensive Plan with Councilmember Fischer on May 3 at 6:00 pm at Public Works.
X. Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Kennedy to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by
Commissioner Edelson. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:07pm.
Date: May 22, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.A.
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:
Work Plan discussion and any updates as needed:
1. Tom Oye; Bias Offense Plan
2. Sharing Values, Sharing Communities (Edelson)
- Topic: Mental Health
3. Days of Remembrance Update (Arseneault/Meek/Edwards)
4. Comprehensive P lan Check In Update (Arseneault)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2018 Approved Work Plan
Days of Remembrance Event Report
Days of Remembrance Program, 2018
DOR 2018 Participant Survey Responses
Approved by City Council 2017.12.05 Commission: Human Rights and Relations Commission 2018 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative # 1 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒☒☒☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type ☐ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☒ Ongoing Responsibility April 2018 ☒ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs__10 ☒ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________ Tom Oye Award (Martin) ($75 for plaque + possible cost for new printed materials) • Coordinate recognition • Track nominations • Update website ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Progress Report: Click here to enter text. Initiative # 2 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒☒☒☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type ☐ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☒ Ongoing Responsibility August 2018 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs__8 ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________ Bias Offense Response Plan • Review and update, if needed, annually ☒ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Progress Report: Click here to enter text.
Approved by City Council 2017.12.05 Initiative # 3 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒☒☒☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility October 2018 ☒ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs__10 ☒ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________ Sharing Values, Sharing Communities (Edelson/Meek): Commission will coordinate 1 or 2 annual community events. ($300 for marketing materials and refreshments, depending on event) • Topic to be determine by commission • Event Coordination • Communications/Marketing ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Progress Report: Click here to enter text. Initiative # 4 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒☒☒☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type ☐ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☒ Ongoing Responsibility April 2018 ☒ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs__15 ☒ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________ Days of Remembrance ($75 for printed materials, $100 for refreshments) • Speakers and focus to be determined by commission • Event coordination • Communications/Marketing ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Progress Report: Click here to enter text.
Approved by City Council 2017.12.05 Initiative # 5 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒☒☒☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility December 2018 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs__10 ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____________ Comprehensive Plan • Assist with reviewing and updating of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan ☒ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Progress Report: Click here to enter text. Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like to work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.) 1. Partnership with School District 2. Affirmation of Edina, as a Human Rights City, as a Welcoming Community for all residents, including immigrants and refugees. Proposed Month for Joint Work Session (one time per year, up to 60 minutes): ☐ Mar ☐ April ☐ May ☒ June ☐ July ☐ Aug ☐ Sept ☐ Oct ☐ Nov Council Comments:
2018 Days of Remembrance Event Report to HRRC
Event Date: May 6, 2018
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall, Council Chambers (and Lobby)
Paid Advertisements:
• 5” X 5” black and white ad in the Star Tribune (Thursday before event)
• 1/4-page color ad in the Sun Current (edition published the week before)
• Facebook ads
2018 Program Details:
• Introductions:
o Mayor Jim Hovland gave welcoming remarks.
o Edina resident / working group member Judy Halper (CEO, Jewish Family
& Children’s Service of Minneapolis) introduced the guest speakers and
described her connection to them.
• Featured Speakers:
o Reva Kibort, Holocaust survivor whose photograph with her late husband
Ben, was featured in the Transfer of Memory touring exhibit.
o David Sherman, Photographer and creator of Transfer of Memory
exhibition with writer Lili Chester, in partnership with the Jewish
Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC).
Printed program:
• 4 pages (4.25” X 5.5” / 8.5 X 11 sheet folded in half, booklet style)
• Half-page Insert – “Participant Survey” with three questions:
o How did you find out about today’s event
o Share any ideas for future speakers or themes related to Edina’s Annual
Days of Remembrance event
o Any Additional comments
Attendance: Approximately 138 (excluding HRRC members in attendance)
Lobby display:
• Refreshments table: Coffee donation from Caribou Coffee and treats from
Patisserie Margo.
• Two 6’ tables (covered with HRRC’s black table clothes) for display of the HRRC
book and boxed video set collections.
• Poster boards about the Holocaust and the city’s proclamation to recognize
annually Days of Remembrance and Genocide Awareness.
• Banners (HRRC signature banner and Edina Human Rights Timeline).
Observations:
• Attendance: The number of attendees for DOR has fluctuated greatly in the last
several years between 50 and slightly over 100 people. There are about 90 seats
available in Council chambers, and this year, we needed to set up about 37 extra
chairs in the lobby (several additional attendees chose to stand in the back of the
council chambers rather than sit in the lobby). In future events, it would be wise
to have a rack of chairs stationed in the lobby to facilitate overflow seating.
• Advertising: In addition to paid advertising, we printed 8.5 X 11” posters for
distribution, as well as the small 4-up / quarter sheet size posters, and used
social media.
o Participant survey responses indicated that over 50% of attendees learned
of the event (at least as one source) through the Sun Current. Because
the May 3 edition of the Sun Current featured an above-the-fold, front-
page article about the event, it is difficult to assess the value of this year’s
paid ad in the Sun Current.
o Of the 69 Participant Survey responses collected at the event,
attendees indicated they learned about the event as follows:
4 – Star Tribune only
5 – Star Tribune and the Sun Current
20 – Sun Current only
10 – Sun Current plus other sources (excluding Star Tribune)
8 – Facebook only
1 – Facebook plus Nextdoor
4 – Next Door only
2 – Posters only
12 – “Other” (e.g., friends, neighbors) only
Edina Human Rights & Relations Commission MembersChair: James NelsonVice Chair: Catherine BeringerMembers: Pat Arseneault, Heather Edelson, Cindy Edwards, Michael Epstein, Ellen Kennedy, Michelle Meek, Jasmine Brett Stringer MooreStudent Commissioners: Saumya Mangalick, Prasoon SinhaHRRC Mission:The Human Rights and Relations Commission (HRRC) is made up of 9 Edina residents and 2 Edina students who are selected by City Council and who volunteer their service on the Commission. The HRRC is responsible for advising the Edina City Council on matters relating to discrimination and human relations. Commission members implement programs of education and community action that have been approved by the Council, and also may be called upon to work with state and other local agencies on human rights initiatives. The Commission works on human rights-related issues throughout the year in its mission to create a more equitable community for all who live, work, and study in Edina.Days ofFeaturing Special Guest: Reva Kibort Kibort, pictured with her late husband Ben Kibort, is a Holocaust survivor and will speak about her experiences surviving imprisonment in a labor camp and her eventual placement in a foster home in Minnesota. 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6 Edina City Hall Lobby 4801 W. 50th St.FREE ADMISSIONEdinaMN.gov/HumanRights8th-Annual Human Rights ForumREMEMBRANCETransfe
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f Memory/David ShermanThe Holocaust and Genocides: From Generation to Generation rsu rskSunday, May 6, 2018From Generation to GenerationThe Holocaust and Genocides:
Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission Presents:
8th Annual Human Rights ForumDays of Remembrance
Program
1:00 Welcome
James Hovland
Mayor
Introduction
Judy Halper
CEO, Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Minneapolis
and Working Group Member, Days of Remembrance
1:20 Guest Speaker
Reva Kibort
Holocaust Survivor
2:00 Guest Speaker
David Sherman
Photographer, Transfer of Memory
2:20 Closing
Exhibit Viewing & Refreshments
Everyone is invited to view the Holocaust displays and information before
and after the program.
Refreshments are provided courtesy of Caribou Coffee, 4999 France Avenue
and Patisserie Margo, 4510 Valley View Road in Edina. The Human Rights
and Relations Commission expresses our gratitude to these establishments
for their generosity and for supporting the City of Edina’s 2018 Days of
Remembrance.
Reva Kibort, born in Warsaw
Poland in 1933, was six years old
when the Nazis invaded Poland.
Reva lost her father when he
was killed in a bombing raid. Reva
was forced to live in the Warsaw
ghetto with her mother and five
sisters. After fleeing from the
ghetto, she was rounded up and
sent to a labor camp, where she
witnessed horrific deaths of other
children. Reva was twelve years old
at the time of liberation and was
sent to a displaced persons camp
for orphans. Reva was eventually
relocated to Minneapolis and was
placed in foster care.
Days of Remembrance • Guest Speakers
Riva and Ben Kibort,
from Transfer of Memory
by David Sherman
2018 Days of Remembrance Working Group Members:
Community member volunteer: Judy Halper
Human Rights and Relations Committee members: Pat Arseneault,
Cindy Edwards, Michelle Meek, Prasoon Sinha, Saumya Mangalick
David Sherman, a portrait, lifestyle,
and editorial photographer in
Minneapolis, created the Transfer of
Memory exhibition with writer Lili
Chester, in partnership with the Jewish
Community Relations Council of
Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC).
Transfer of Memory is a touring exhibit
of Minnesota Holocaust survivors.
David’s photograph of Reva Kibort and
her late husband, Ben, is one of the
portraits in the exhibition.
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The Holocaust and Genocides:
Date: May 22, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.B.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Chante Mitchell, City Management Fellow
Item Activity:
Subject:Race and Equity Task Force Report Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
INTRODUCTION:
4. Race & Equity Final Report and Recommendations Update. Brief discussion on how the R&E Report
presentation went at the City Council meeting.
Race and Equity Report
Date: May 22, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.C.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:Advisory Communication: Work Plan Change
Request
Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the Advisory Communication and forward to Council for consideration.
INTRODUCTION:
An Advisory Communication has been created for the commission's consideration. T he document outlines
moving work plan ideas from the commission's parking lot into an approved initiative.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Advisory Communication: Work Plan Change
Date: May 22, 2018
To: Edina City Council
From: Edina HRRC
Subject: Introduce two items to HRRC Work Plan for 2018
Action
Requested:
Include “Partnership with School District on Race/Equity Issues”
and “Creation of Edina HRRC Vision Statement” to affirm the
City of Edina as committed to upholding rights of every
individual to freedom dignity and security regardless of religious
affiliation, race, ethnic heritage, gender, age, sexual orientation,
physical or mental ability or economic status.
Situation/
Background:
Given the recent receipt of the Edina Rask and Equity
Taskforce recommendations by City Council and the
overwhelming affirmation from City Council , the HRRC
recommends moving the following to our current year
work plan:
- Partnership with School District on Race/Equity Issues
- Creation of HRRC Vision Statement to include
language around our commitment to uphold the
rights of every individual to freedom dignity and
security regardless of religious affiliation, race, ethnic
heritage, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or
mental ability or economic status.
School Partnership:
As the Mayor and City Council Members echoed during
the Race & Equity Taskforce’s presentation of
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recommendations on May 15, this is a time of
transformation in the City of Edina and across the
country. One reflection of this is the fact that – of the
more than 8,500 students in Edina Public Schools – more
than 25% are children of color.
Edina is a City that many people move to for the schools.
Partnership with schools to share knowledge and best
practices is critical in this time of change. The new
superintendent recently met with City Council to walk
through successes at EPS and its changing student
population. Given the City’s recent investment in the
Race & Equity Taskforce, we should come together to
share what we learned and recommended with EPS.
Likewise, we should engage with EPS on its best
practices around creating a sense of belonging at the
schools.
Creation of HRRC Vision Statement:
- One goal of the vision statement is to root the city's
ongoing race and equity work and accountability for
that work within the HRRC. A key area of HRRC's
work will be monitoring race equity in Edina and
holding the City accountable for advancements in
racial equity.
- A second goal for the vision statement would be to
affirm the City of Edina as committed to upholding
human rights for all who live, work, and play in
Edina. We can leverage the following language from
Edina’s GARE team:
o We want to ensure that city policies and
practices are equitable for all community
members because it will improve the
overall quality of life for everyone and
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reinforces Edina as a desirable place to live,
work, and play. We learned from meetings
and surveys that some community
members of color find Edina an
unwelcoming and uncomfortable place.
The goals of the race and equity initiative
are to identify, repair, and prevent race-
based disparities within Edina’s city
government.
- Here is a link to the Eden Prairie Manifesto (note,
this is some 20 years old, and some of the language
is outdated, but it’s still helpful).
Recommendation:
Given the recent receipt of the Edina Race and Equity
Taskforce recommendations by City Council, the HRRC
recommends moving to the current year work plan the
following:
- Partnership with School District on Race/Equity
Issues
- Creation of HRRC Vision Statement to include
language around our commitment to uphold the
rights of every individual to freedom dignity and
security regardless of religious affiliation, race,
ethnic heritage, gender, age, sexual orientation,
physical or mental ability or economic status.