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Human Rights and Relations Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Edina City Hall
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
7:00 PM
I.Call To Order
II.Roll Call
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A.Meeting Minutes: February 26, 2019
V.Special Recognitions And Presentations
A.Welcome to Race & Equity Coordinator Heidi Lee
B.Welcome to new Commissioner Ron Jones
VI.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.
VII.Reports/Recommendations
A.2019 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work Plan
B.2019 Chair and Vice Chair
VIII.Chair And Member Comments
IX.Sta5 Comments
X.Adjournment
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Date: March 26, 2019 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Minutes
From:Jennifer Garske, Executive Assistant
Item Activity:
Subject:Meeting Minutes: February 26, 2019 Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the February 26, 2019 meeting minutes.
INTRODUCTION:
See attached.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
March 26, 2019 Draft Meeting Minutes
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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Human Rights & Relations Commission
Edina City Hall, Community Room,
Feb. 26, 2019, 7 p.m.
I. Call To Order
Chair Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering Roll Call: Chair Nelson, Commissioners Arseneault, Epstein, Edwards, Kennedy, Meek and
Waldron
Staff Present: MJ Lamon, Community Engagement Coordinator, and Jennifer Garske, Executive Assistant
Absent: Moss-Keys and Stringer Moore
Arrived late: Beringer
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Kennedy requested to amend the agenda to add item VI. D. information on two pieces of legislation—
Equal Rights Amendment and Title IX.
Motion by Commissioner Arseneault to approve the Feb. 26, 2019 meeting agenda as
amended, seconded by Commissioner Edwards. Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Arseneault proposed changes to minutes to correct name misspellings and punctuation. Also revised
information under “Chair and Member Comments.”
Motion by Commissioner Kennedy to approve the Feb. 5, 2019 meeting minutes as
amended, seconded by Commissioner Arseneault. Motion carried.
Beringer arrived at 7:07 p.m.
V. Community Comment
Heather Allison, President of ERA Minnesota, spoke about bills in the Minnesota House and Senate to get
the Equal Rights Amendment put into the Minnesota constitution.
VI. Reports/Recommendations
A: 2019 Commission Work Plan
• Commission reviewed their approved 2019 work plan.
• Arseneault shared information about the annual Days of Remembrance event, scheduled for Sunday,
April 28. The theme highlights Holocaust survivors in France, “Neighbors Helping Neighbors.”
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There are two speakers proposed. Requested help from Communications & Technology Services
for branded posters, media and community outreach.
Motion by Commissioner Arseneault for approval of date and theme for Days of
Remembrance event, and use of branding on posters. Seconded by Commissioner
Kennedy. Motion carried.
• Meek shared information about the sharing values event for this year. Tentatively set for Sunday,
Oct. 6, 2019—would like to move the event to the weekend this year, rather than weekday evening.
They are still discussing possible topics.
Motion by Commissioner Meek for approval of date of sharing values event. Seconded
by Commission Arseneault. Motion carried.
B: Review Draft Comprehensive Plan Chapters
• Housing Chapter was initially reviewed by Nelson. He sent the Planning Department
comments and almost all were adopted. He indicated no problems with that chapter.
• Human Rights & Relations Chapter—Commission had concerns about content. They were
encouraged by Liaison Lamon to share their comments on the Comprehensive Plan and this
chapter at BetterTogetherEdina.org, the new community engagement website.
• Implementation Chapter—no discussion.
C: Bias Offense Report
• Nelson shared information about a bias offense incident that occurred in the city.
D: Legislative Bills
• Kennedy handed out two Advisory Communications to the City Council regarding the bills in
the State House and Senate on Equal Rights Amendment and Title IX requirements in all
Minnesota schools. The Commission discussed sending the Advisory Communications to the
City Council, to show the city’s support of the bills.
Motions by Commissioner Kennedy to send both the Advisory Communications
to the City Council, both seconded by Commissioner Arseneault. Motions carried.
VII. Chair and Member Comments
• Chair Nelson discussed a bias in the courts seminar he attended at the University of St.
Thomas.
• Commissioner Arseneault encouraged commissioners to watch “Minnesota Experience - Jim
Crow of the North,” a documentary on Twin Cities PBS that explores the origins of housing
segregation in the Minneapolis area.
• Commissioner Edwards asked about the Quality of Life survey and what happens with the
results. Liaison Lamon shared that everyone will see the results.
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• Commissioner Kennedy shared information about a bill in the Minnesota House that aims to
create a task force to study the cases of missing and murdered American Indian women in the
state.
• Liaison Lamon shared information again about BetterTogetherEdina.org, the new community
engagement website for the city.
• Liaison Lamon notified the Commission their date to meet with the City Council during the
work session has been moved to 6:15 p.m. July 16, 2019. It was suggested the July 23, 2019
Human Rights & Relations Commission meeting be moved to 7 p.m. July 16. The previously
moved June 18 Human Rights & Relations Commission meeting will not be changed.
Motion by Commissioner Epstein to move the July 23, 2019 Human Rights &
Relations Commission meeting to July16, 2019, seconded by Kennedy. Motion
carries.
VIII. Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Kennedy to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner
Arseneault. Motion carries.
Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Date: March 26, 2019 Agenda Item #: V.A.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Jennifer Garske, Executive Assistant
Item Activity:
Subject:Welcome to Race & Equity Coordinator Heidi Lee Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
Welcome to Heidi Lee, the new Race & Equity Coordinator for the City. She will also be the staff liaison to the
Human Rights & Relations Commission.
Date: March 26, 2019 Agenda Item #: V.B.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Jennifer Garske, Executive Assistant
Item Activity:
Subject:Welcome to new Commissioner Ron Jones Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
Welcome to new Human Rights & Relations Commission member Ron Jones!
Date: March 26, 2019 Agenda Item #: VII.A.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Jennifer Garske, Executive Assistant
Item Activity:
Subject:2019 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work
Plan
Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
2019 Work Plans were approved by Council in December 2018.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2019 Human Rights & Relations Commission Work Plan
Approved by Council 12/4/18
HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION
Commission: Human Rights and Relations Commission
2019 Annual Work Plan
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 Q2 2019
☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs_1__
☒ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____
R&E 8.D. Review and comment on staff developed protocol and procedures for
applying a race and equity lens to communication content.
☐ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments). Lead Commissioners: Nelson/Arseneault/Jones
Progress Report:
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 December ☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs_1__
☐ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____
R&E 2.A. Serve on cross-commission committee to review the naming a public
facility in the Grandview area after the BC and Ellen Yancey.
☒ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments). Lead Commissioners: Stringer-Moore/Epstein/Nelson
Partners: Human Rights & Relations Commission and Parks & Recreation
Commission [LEAD]
Progress Report:
Approved by Council 12/4/18
HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION
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 December ☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs_3__
☐ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____
R&E 18.E. Chair/co-chair a cross-commission committee (see partners) to ensure
City facility artwork and décor reflects diversity of race and culture.
☒ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments). Lead Commissioners: Meek/Stringer-Moore/Kennedy/Moss-Keys/Jones
Partners: Arts & Culture Commission, Human Rights & Relations Commission [LEAD],
and Heritage Preservation Commission
Progress Report:
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 December ☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs_3__
☐ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____
R&E 20.B. Chair/co-chair a cross-commission committee (see partners) in
partnership with communities of color to identify barriers for participation in
programming.
☒ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners: Edwards/Waldron/Stringer-Moore/Moss-Keys
Partners: Human Rights & Relations Commission [LEAD] and Parks & Recreation
Commission
Progress Report:
Approved by Council 12/4/18
HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION
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 Q2 2019 ☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs_1__
☐ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____ R&E 21.C. Review and comment on the Race and Equity policy statement developed
by City staff.
☒ Funds not available
Lead Commissioners: Epstein/Edwards/Arseneault/Jones
Progress Report:
Initiative # 6 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 ☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs_8__
☐ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____
Bias Offense Response Plan review to determine if the plan should be broadened to
include offenses outside of the state statute’s definition of bias offense. (Review
Racial Equity Recommendation 3. A.)
☒ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments). Lead Commissioners: Kennedy/Nelson/Epstein/Meek
Progress Report:
Initiative # 7 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 ☒ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs_12_
☒ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____ Days of Remembrance Event ☐ Funds not available
Lead Commissioners: Arseneault/Edwards/Moss-Keys/Epstein/Beringer/Waldron
Progress Report:
Approved by Council 12/4/18
HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION
Initiative # 8 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 ☒ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs_12_
☒ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____
Serve on a cross-commission committee (see partners) to complete requirements
for Edina to receive the AARP City Designation.
-Complete Walk Audit Tool Kit provided by AARP
-October Senior Expo & Designation
☐ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments).
Lead Commissioners: Beringer/Edwards/Nelson
Partners: Community Health Commission [LEAD], Human Rights & Relations
Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, Transportation Commission
Progress Report:
Initiative # 9 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 ☒ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs_8_
☒ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____ 2019 Tom Oye Award ☐ Funds not available
Lead Commissioners: Arseneault/Kennedy/Stringer-Moore
Progress Report:
Initiative #
10
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 ☒ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs_12_
☒ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____ Sharing Values, Sharing Communities (One Event)
☐ Funds not available
Lead Commissioners: Meek/Stringer-Moore/Beringer/Kennedy
Progress Report:
Approved by Council 12/4/18
HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION
Initiative #
11
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 May 2019
☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs 20 ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Serve on a cross-commission committee (see partners) to review the Public Art
Program and recommend a 3-year plan for the program. ☒ Funds not available
Lead Commissioners: Kennedy/Stringer-Moore
Partners: Arts & Culture Commission [LEAD] and Human Rights and Relations
Commission
Progress Report:
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.)
School District Partnership (Stringer-Moore/Meek)
Date: March 26, 2019 Agenda Item #: VII.B.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Jennifer Garske, Executive Assistant
Item Activity:
Subject:2019 Chair and Vice Chair Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Select Chair and Vice Chair of Human Rights & Relations Commission for 2019.
INTRODUCTION:
A Chair and Vice Chair for 2019 needs to be selected for the Human Rights & Relations Commission.