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Human Rights and Relations Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Edina City Hall, Community Room
4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
7:00 PM
I.Call To Order
II.Roll Call
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A.Minutes
V.Special Recognitions And Presentations
A.Scott Neal, City Manager
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.Annual Elections
B.Resident Request
C.CEDAW Resolution from HRRC
D.Tom Oye Award
E.2016 Work Plan Updates
F.A0rm 2016 Meeting Schedule
G.Advisory Communication for Refugee Event
VIII.Correspondence And Petitions
A.Correspondence
IX.Chair And Member Comments
X.Sta5 Comments
XI.Adjournment
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Date: February 23, 2016 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Minutes
From:MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:Minutes Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve HRRC minutes from the January 26, 2016 meeting.
INTRODUCTION:
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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Human Rights and Relations Commission
City Hall, Council Chambers
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
I. Call To Order
Chair Arseneault called the January 26th, 2016 Human Rights and Relations Commission
meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Chair Arseneault, Commissioners Burza, Kennedy, Seidman, Winnick.
Staff present: HRRC Staff Liaison MJ Lamon and City Management Fellow Devin Massopust.
Absent Members: Student Commissioner Ramesh.
Commissioner Tian arrived at 7:06.
Student Commissioner Kearney arrived at 7:10.
Commissioner Vecchio-Smith arrived at 7:14.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion by Seidman to approve the January 26, 2016 Human Rights and Relations
Commission meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Kennedy. Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Motion by Seidman to approve the December 10, 2015 minutes. Motion seconded by
Kennedy. Motion carried.
V. Community Comment
Arnie Bigbee spoke to the Commission about the report that was created from the
Community Conversations events and thanked the Commission for their work on the project.
VI. Reports/Recommendations
A. 2016 Work Plan Updates
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a) Tom Oye Award
Commissioner Rinn presented to the Commission the nominations that were received for
the Tom Oye Award and reviewed the commission’s recently adopted evaluation and
selection process. The Commission will select an award recipient at the February meeting.
b) Days of Remembrance
Commissioner Seidman gave an update on the planning process for the April 10th event.
A new PSA was recorded and a draft article was submitted for About Town. The Edina
Communications Department is working on branding for advertising the annual event this
year and in future years. The committee hopes to be able to disseminate informational
materials on the event at the Annual Boards and Commissions meeting.
c) Human Rights City Designation
Commissioner Kennedy reviewed the working group’s recent outreach events, including
Commissioner Winnick speaking at the previous week’s Edina Rotary Club meeting. They
have reached about 200 residents to date; the goal is to reach about 350 people before
ending the outreach events at the end of February.
d) Affordable Housing
Commissioner Winnick informed the Commission that the Beacon Housing project is
expected to be ready to break ground in the spring.
e) CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women)
Commissioner Kennedy discussed the history of CEDAW and the recent passage of a
resolution of support by the city of Minneapolis. Commissioner Kennedy will provide a
proposed resolution for the City of Edina for the commission’s review at the February
meeting. The commission would like to have the proposed resolution ready for
consideration by city council by International Women’s Day on March 8.
f) Indigenous Peoples Day Designation
The Commission discussed that they will move the work on a resolution for the City to
establish an Indigenous Peoples Day to later in the year but in time for Council to
consider before October.
g) Community Conversation with Edina Public Schools PCN
Commissioner Vecchio-Smith has not heard back on selection of a topic and will report
once there is some progress.
h) Sharing Values, Sharing Community Event
The committee discussed that they were not going to move forward with an event in
February as previously planned. Committee members discussed the desire to increase the
reach of such an event by partnering with civic, nonprofit and business leaders across the
region to host a multi-city wide event on April 24 about cultural understanding. This new
event would not need to be in lieu of the Edina HRRC event but committee members
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desired to recommend to city council to join in non-financial sponsorship. The committee
discussed that April 24 is during the Passover holiday.
Motion by Winnick to leave the 2016 Work Plan event Sharing Values, Sharing
Community on the work plan with a new target completion date of December 2016 and to
create an advisory communication to recommend to City Council to join in sponsorship,
without financial contribution, of the April 24th event. Motion seconded by Kennedy.
Ayes: Winnick, Vecchio-Smith, Rinn, Kennedy, Arseneault
Nays: Seidman, Tian
Motion carried.
B. Community Conversations Report
The Commission created a committee composed of Commissioners Winnick, Vecchio-
Smith, Tian and Rinn to look at possible ways of organizing and presenting the
information gathered in the Community Conversations report. The committee will
present their proposal at the HRRC February meeting to allow the commission to decide
on the next steps for the findings.
C. Resident Request
The Commission discussed a request from a resident for the Commission to assist in
leading a conversation in an apartment building among diverse neighbors. Commissioner
Rinn volunteered to contact the resident to see if she can get more information on the
request. Rinn will bring her findings back to the February meeting.
VII. Correspondence And Petitions
Correspondence received was noted but not discussed.
VIII. Chair And Member Comments
Commissioner Kennedy: Reminded the Commission that the following day was International
Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Commissioner Tian: Informed the Commission about a news article published in the Star
Tribune about a student’s experience living in Edina for part of the year as compared to living
in the city of Savage.
Commissioner Winnick: Advised the Commission on the success of the city of Highland Park,
Illinois in passing an assault weapons ban that survived a constitutional challenge and that he
desired to look into the possibility of pursing a similar assault weapons ban.
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IX. Staff Comments
The HRRC work session with the City Council will be July 19th.
X. Adjournment
Motion by Kennedy to adjourn the January 26th, 2016 HRRC meeting at 9:24 PM. Motion
seconded by Winnick. Motion carried.
Date: February 23, 2016 Agenda Item #: VII.A.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:Annual Elections Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Nominate an appointment for Chair and Vice Chair to a one year term beginning 3/1/16.
INTRODUCTION:
None.
Date: February 23, 2016 Agenda Item #: VII.B.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Other
From:MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:Resident Request Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
INTRODUCTION:
At the January meeting, the Commission discussed a request from a resident for the Commission to assist in
leading a conversation in an apartment building among diverse neighbors. Commissioner Rinn volunteered to
contact the resident to see if she can get more information on the request.
Date: February 23, 2016 Agenda Item #: VII.C.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
From:MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:CEDAW Resolution from HRRC
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) resolution
to be sent to City Council for consideration.
INTRODUCTION:
As part of the Human Rights and Relations 2016 work plan, the HRRC has created a draft resolution for City
Council consideration.
In 1979, the United Nations adopted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against
Women. Until the adoption of CEDAW, no treaty fully addressed women't rights within political, cultural,
economic, social, and family life.
To date, more than forty US cities, including Portland, Oregon and Berkeley, California; two dozen counties; and
twenty state legislatures have passed resolutions urging CEDAW ratification. In December 2015, the City of
Minneapolis adopted a resolution similar to the recommended Edina resolution put forth tonight. The City of
Minneapolis is the only Minnesota city currently to pass the CEDAW resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
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CEDAW Resolution
CEDAW Overview
CEDAW Text
The City of Edina
By Brindle, Hovland, Staunton, Stewart, and Swenson
Supporting
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CITIES FOR THE CONVENTION ON THE
ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN (CEDAW)
INITIATIVE AND SUPPORTING THE PRINCIPLES OF THE UN CONVENTION ON THE
ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN AT THE
LOCAL LEVEL
WHEREAS: CEDAW was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on
December 18, 1979, and became an international treaty as of September 3,
1981, and 189 UN member nations have agreed to be bound by CEDAW's
provisions; and
WHEREAS: Although women have made gains in the struggle for equality in many
fields, much more needs to be accomplished to fully eradicate
discrimination based on gender and to achieve one of the most basic
human rights - equality; and
WHEREAS: In 2014, Minnesota passed the Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA)
which included steps toward closing the gender pay gap, expanding family
and sick leave for working families, helping older women be economically
secure, and providing support for women-owned small businesses; and
WHEREAS: In 2015 the Edina City Council voted to support the Human Rights Cities
Initiative, which supports the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and
its aspiration for equal rights for ‘all members of the human family;’ and
WHEREAS: The Edina City Council desires to ensure that women and girls who live in
Edina enjoy all the rights and privileges and remedies that are bestowed
on all people in the U.S., no matter race, national origin, gender, or
religious belief, and with a purpose to claim worldwide that Edina is a city
within which women can thrive and a city that will not tolerate
discrimination against women and girls or violence perpetrated against
them in any form, by any hand; and
WHEREAS: CEDAW provides a comprehensive framework for governments to examine
their policies and practices in relation to women and girls and to rectify
discrimination based on gender; and
WHEREAS: City and County governments have an appropriate and legitimate role
affirming the importance of eliminating all forms of discrimination against
women in communities as universal norms and to serve as guides for
public policy; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL,
THAT THE CITY OF EDINA IS COMMITTED TO ELIMINATING ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST
WOMEN AND GIRLS, TO PROMOTING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF WOMEN AND GIRLS, AND TO
AFFORDING THEM EQUAL ACADEMIC, ECONOMIC, AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN EDINA,
MINNESOTA.
Passed by the City Council this the
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APPROVED :
Jim Hovland, Mayor
ATTEST :
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CEDAW: A Declaration of Human Rights for Women
The call for a Women's Treaty emerged from the First World Conference on Women in Mexico City in
1975. On December 18, 1979, the United Nations adopted the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women. Until the adoption of CEDAW, no treaty fully addressed
women's rights within political, cultural, economic, social, and family life.
CEDAW is the most comprehensive international agreement which seeks the advancement of women. It
establishes rights for women in areas not previously subject to international standards. The treaty
provides a universal definition of discrimination against women so that those who would discriminate
on the basis of sex cannot claim that no clear definition exists. It also calls for action in nearly every field
of human endeavor: politics, law, employment, education, health care, commercial transactions, and
domestic relations. CEDAW also establishes a Committee for periodic review of the progress being made
by its adherents.
As of 2015, 187 countries have ratified the Convention, a powerful step towards recognizing that
women’s rights are human rights.
CEDAW and the United States
The United States is one of only six countries in the world -the others being Iran, Sudan, Somalia, Palau
and Tonga - that have yet to ratify the treaty. As a leading advocate for human rights, the United States
has a compelling interest to improve conditions for women. With this failure to ratify CEDAW, however,
the United States compromises its credibility as a leader for either human rights or women's rights.
History of CEDAW Ratification in the US
• The U.S. was active in drafting CEDAW and President Jimmy Carter signed it on July 17, 1980. It
was transmitted to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in November, 1980.
• During the Reagan Administration CEDAW was largely buried.
• In summer 1990, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held hearings on the treaty. At that
time, the State Department testified that it had not prepared a legal analysis of the treaty to
determine how it comports with U.S. law.
• In spring 1993, sixty-eight senators signed a letter to President Clinton, asking him to take the
necessary steps to ratify CEDAW. In June of 1993, former Secretary of State Warren Christopher
announced at the World Conference on Human Rights in Vienna that the Administration would
move on the Women's convention and on other human rights treaties. The Clinton State
Department finally released CEDAW with four reservations, three understandings, and two
declarations on issues such as comparable worth, paid maternity leave, freedom of speech,
private conduct, and combat assignments.
• In September 1994, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee reported out favorably on the
treaty, by a vote of 13 to 5 (with one abstention). Unfortunately, this occurred in the last days of
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the Congressional session. Several Republican senators put a hold on the treaty, blocking it
from the Senate floor during the 103rd Congress.
• When the new Senate convened in January 1995, CEDAW was submitted to the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee for action, where it remained at the end of the 104th Congress in October
1996.
• On March 8, 1999, International Women's Day, Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC) , Chair of the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations, made a statement on the Senate Floor expressing his strong
opposition to bringing CEDAW to a hearing and eventual ratification.
• Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), on April 12, 2000, introduced Senate Resolution 286 in support of
CEDAW. This Resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the US Senate Committee on
Foreign Relations should hold hearings and the Senate should act on CEDAW by July 19, 2000.
• With Jesse Helms retired and a brief period of a Democrat Senate majority, CEDAW was
approved on July 30, 2002 by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in a 12-7 bipartisan vote.
However, the Senate adjourned in 2002 without time for a vote on ratification. CEDAW then
went back to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee under the leadership of then current
chairman Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN).
• On October 8, 2002, support for US ratification of CEDAW was expressed by the Feminist
Majority President Eleanor Smeal, Her Majesty Queen Noor, Senator Joseph Biden (D-DE) the
ranking minority leader of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, several key members of
Congress, and over 170 women’s rights and major non-governmental organizations.
• The Bush Administration did not take a formal position on CEDAW, though the State
Department reported to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the treaty is “generally
desirable and should be ratified.”
• The Obama/Biden Administration as well as the current chair of the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee, support ratification of CEDAW.
CEDAW by the Numbers
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is a
landmark international agreement that affirms principles of fundamental human rights and equality for
women around the world.
• 187 - The number of countries, out of 193 countries, that have ratified the treaty.
• 6- The number of countries that have NOT ratified CEDAW, including the United States, Iran,
Somalia, Sudan, and two small Pacific island nations (Palau, and Tonga).
• 67 - The number of votes needed for the U.S. Senate to ratify CEDAW.
• 200 and growing - The number of U.S.-based organizations -- representing millions of Americans
-- that support US ratification of CEDAW.
Q. Why Should the United States ratify CEDAW?
The American public strongly supports the principles and values of equality, fairness, education and
basic human rights.
Ratifying CEDAW would add the United States’ influential voice when the United Nations discusses the
status of women and girls in places such as Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Ratifying CEDAW would continue America’s proud bipartisan tradition of promoting and protecting
human rights. Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and Bill Clinton achieved ratification of
similar agreements against torture, genocide, and race discrimination.
Ratifying CEDAW is an effective way to support women and girls, and there are no additional costs or
new appropriations required with ratification.
Ratifying CEDAW affirms principles of fundamental human rights and equality for women and girls.
Ratifying CEDAW would provide an effective catalyst for the U.S. to examine areas of persistent
discrimination against women and develop strategies for solutions.
• Domestic violence: the landmark Violence Against Women Act has done much to prevent
domestic violence and meet the needs of victims, yet two million women a year report injuries
from current or former partners in the United States.
• Maternal health: the United States ranks 41st among a ranking of 184 countries on maternal
deaths during pregnancy and childbirth, below all other industrialized nations and below a
number of developing countries.
• Economic security: U.S. women continue to lag behind men in income, earning on average only
77 cents for every dollar that a man makes.
• Human trafficking: the Trafficking Victims Protection Act has played a pivotal role in combating
human trafficking. However, estimates suggest that there may be 20,000 women, men and
children trafficked into the U.S. each year.
Q. Who in the US supports CEDAW?
The Obama administration strongly supports ratification and has included CEDAW as one of five treaties
that are a priority. Also, millions of Americans are represented by nearly 200 national, state and local
organizations that are united in support of CEDAW. The groups include a broad range of religious, civic,
and community organizations such as the American Bar Association, Amnesty International USA, The
Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, NAACP, the National Council of La Raza, National
Council of Churches Women’s Ministries, National Education Association, The United Methodist Church,
Sisters of Mercy, and the YWCA. In 2014 the National Conference of Mayors endorsed a resolution of
support for CEDAW. To date, more than forty US cities, including Portland, Oregon and Berkeley,
California; two dozen counties; and twenty state legislatures have passed resolutions urging CEDAW
ratification, with a goal to reach 100 cities in support by 2016.
Q. What are some objections raised by CEDAW opponents?
• Some opponents fear that CEDAW will interfere in parents’ role in child-rearing.
FACT: CEDAW calls only for the recognition of the “common responsibility of men and women
in the upbringing and development of their children” and “to promote what is in the best
interests of the child.” This is consistent with U.S. law.
• Some opponents fear that CEDAW encourages abortion by promoting access to ‘family
planning.’
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FACT: CEDAW intentionally does not address the issue of abortion. Many countries where
abortion is illegal have ratified CEDAW, such as Ireland, Burkina Faso, and Rwanda. The U.S.
State Department says that CEDAW is ‘abortion-neutral.’ In 1994 the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee added an ‘understanding’ to CEDAW noting that it does not include a right to
abortion.
• Some opponents believe that CEDAW is unnecessary in the US because it defines
‘discrimination’ too broadly and would lead to unwise laws and frivolous lawsuits.
FACT: CEDAW is non-self-executing, meaning that legislation to implement any CEDAW
provision would come before the House and Senate the same as for any other bill. CEDAW
would not authorize any lawsuit that would not already be allowed under U.S. law. CEDAW
urges that the same ‘strict scrutiny’ apply to U.S. claims of unintentional sex discrimination as
now apply to claims of race discrimination. In fact, CEDAW terms resemble those of the UN
Convention to Eliminate All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD), which the US ratified in 1994
with no result of any frivolous lawsuits. There is no reason to expect them for CEDAW, either.
• Some opponents fear that CEDAW will destroy traditional families by redefining ‘family’ and the
roles of men and women.
FACT: CEDAW does not seek to regulate family life. It only urges governments ‘to adopt
education and public information programs [to] eliminate prejudices and current practices that
hinder full operation of the principle of the social equality of women.’
• Some opponents fear that CEDAW requires women’s participation in armed combat.
FACT: There is no reference in CEDAW to women in the military or to women in combat. In
1997, the CEDAW Committee report urged ‘full participation of women in the military in
decision-making, negotiations, and peace-making to take note of the effect upon women and
families of military decisions in times of conflict.’
• Some opponents believe that CEDAW conflicts with the Koran.
FACT: Muslim nations throughout the world have ratified CEDAW.
• Some opponents fear that CEDAW will conflict with US policy and the Constitution.
FACT: Ratification of CEDAW is consistent with US foreign and domestic policy. The US has a
track record of ratifying international human rights treaties. Among those treaties are the
following:
• International Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide
(1988),
• International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1992),
• Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or
Punishment (1994),
• International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (1994), and
• International Labor Organization Convention on the Worst Forms of Child Labor (1999).
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CEDAW is consistent with US constitutional principles opposing discrimination against women. In fact,
US law is already in substantial compliance with CEDAW. Where discrepancies exist between CEDAW’s
principles of nondiscrimination and US law, CEDAW permits progressive implementation. The US can
submit — and previous administrations have proposed — reservations, understandings and declarations
with its instrument of ratification to address discrepancies, as it has done with other human rights
treaties.
Q. How Does CEDAW work?
Countries that ratify CEDAW commit to take action to end discrimination against women and girls and to
affirm their principles of fundamental human rights and equality. CEDAW is clear that it is up to each
country to determine how best to bring their policies and laws in line with ending discrimination against
women and girls.
Q. What success has CEDAW had in other countries?
In countries that have ratified CEDAW, women have partnered with their governments to improve
conditions for women and girls and shape policies for greater safety and opportunities for women and
their families. For example:
• Educational opportunities – e.g., Bangladesh used CEDAW to help attain gender parity in
primary school enrolment with a goal for 2015 to eliminate all gender disparities in secondary
education.
• Violence against women and girls – e.g., Mexico responded to an epidemic of violence against
women by using CEDAW terms in a General Law on Women’s Access to a Life Free from
Violence. By 2009, all 32 Mexican states had adopted the measure.
• Marriage and family relations – e.g., Kenya used CEDAW to address differences in inheritance
rights in 2005, eliminating discrimination against widows and daughters of the deceased.
• Political participation – e.g., Kuwait’s Parliament voted to extend voting rights to women in 2005
following a recommendation by the CEDAW Committee to eliminate discriminatory provisions in
its electoral law.
CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN
The States Parties to the present Convention,
Noting that the Charter of the United Nations reaffirms faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity
and worth of the human person and in the equal rights of men and women,
Noting that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights affirms the principle of the inadmissibility of
discrimination and proclaims that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and that
everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth therein, without distinction of any kind,
including distinction based on sex,
Noting that the States Parties to the International Covenants on Human Rights have the obligation to
ensure the equal rights of men and women to enjoy all economic, social, cultural, civil and political
rights,
Considering the international conventions concluded under the auspices of the United Nations and the
specialized agencies promoting equality of rights of men and women,
Noting also the resolutions, declarations and recommendations adopted by the United Nations and the
specialized agencies promoting equality of rights of men and women,
Concerned, however, that despite these various instruments extensive discrimination against women
continues to exist,
Recalling that discrimination against women violates the principles of equality of rights and respect for
human dignity, is an obstacle to the participation of women, on equal terms with men, in the political,
social, economic and cultural life of their countries, hampers the growth of the prosperity of society and
the family and makes more difficult the full development of the potentialities of women in the service of
their countries and of humanity,
Concerned that, in situations of poverty women have the least access to food, health, education,
training and opportunities for employment and other needs,
Convinced that the establishment of the new international economic order based on equity and justice
will contribute significantly towards the promotion of equality between men and women,
Emphasizing that the eradication of apartheid, all forms of racism, racial discrimination, colonialism,
neo-colonialism, aggression, foreign occupation and domination and interference in the internal affairs
of States is essential to the full enjoyment of the rights of men and women,
Affirming that the strengthening of international peace and security, the relaxation of international
tension, mutual co-operation among all States irrespective of their social and economic systems, general
and complete disarmament, in particular nuclear disarmament under strict and effective international
control, the affirmation of the principles of justice, equality and mutual benefit in relations among
countries and the realization of the right of peoples under alien and colonial domination and foreign
occupation to self-determination and independence, as well as respect for national sovereignty and
territorial integrity, will promote social progress and development and as a consequence will contribute
to the attainment of full equality between men and women,
Convinced that the full and complete development of a country, the welfare of the world and the cause
of peace require the maximum participation of women on equal terms with men in all fields,
Bearing in mind the great contribution of women to the welfare of the family and to the development of
society, so far not fully recognized, the social significance of maternity and the role of both parents in
the family and in the upbringing of children, and aware that the role of women in procreation should not
be a basis for discrimination but that the upbringing of children requires a sharing of responsibility
between men and women and society as a whole,
Aware that a change in the traditional role of men as well as the role of women in society and in the
family is needed to achieve full equality between men and women,
Determined to implement the principles set forth in the Declaration on the Elimination of Discrimination
against Women and, for that purpose, to adopt the measures required for the elimination of such
discrimination in all its forms and manifestations,
Have agreed on the following:
PART I
Article I
For the purposes of the present Convention, the term "discrimination against women" shall mean any
distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex which has the effect or purpose of impairing
or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, on a
basis of equality of men and women, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political,
economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field.
Article 2
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate
means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end,
undertake:
(a) To embody the principle of the equality of men and women in their national constitutions or other
appropriate legislation if not yet incorporated therein and to ensure, through law and other appropriate
means, the practical realization of this principle;
(b) To adopt appropriate legislative and other measures, including sanctions where appropriate,
prohibiting all discrimination against women;
(c) To establish legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure
through competent national tribunals and other public institutions the effective protection of women
against any act of discrimination;
(d) To refrain from engaging in any act or practice of discrimination against women and to ensure that
public authorities and institutions shall act in conformity with this obligation;
(e) To take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women by any person,
organization or enterprise;
(f) To take all appropriate measures, including legislation, to modify or abolish existing laws, regulations,
customs and practices which constitute discrimination against women;
(g) To repeal all national penal provisions which constitute discrimination against women.
Article 3
States Parties shall take in all fields, in particular in the political, social, economic and cultural fields, all
appropriate measures, including legislation, to en sure the full development and advancement of
women , for the purpose of guaranteeing them the exercise and enjoyment of human rights and
fundamental freedoms on a basis of equality with men.
Article 4
1. Adoption by States Parties of temporary special measures aimed at accelerating de facto equality
between men and women shall not be considered discrimination as defined in the present Convention,
but shall in no way entail as a consequence the maintenance of unequal or separate standards; these
measures shall be discontinued when the objectives of equality of opportunity and treatment have been
achieved.
2. Adoption by States Parties of special measures, including those measures contained in the present
Convention, aimed at protecting maternity shall not be considered discriminatory.
Article 5
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures:
(a) To modify the social and cultural patterns of conduct of men and women, with a view to achieving
the elimination of prejudices and customary and all other practices which are based on the idea of the
inferiority or the superiority of either of the sexes or on stereotyped roles for men and women;
(b) To ensure that family education includes a proper understanding of maternity as a social function
and the recognition of the common responsibility of men and women in the upbringing and
development of their children, it being understood that the interest of the children is the primordial
consideration in all cases.
Article 6
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures, including legislation, to suppress all forms of traffic in
women and exploitation of prostitution of women.
PART II
Article 7
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the
political and public life of the country and, in particular, shall ensure to women, on equal terms with
men, the right:
(a) To vote in all elections and public referenda and to be eligible for election to all publicly elected
bodies;
(b) To participate in the formulation of government policy and the implementation thereof and to hold
public office and perform all public functions at all levels of government;
(c) To participate in non-governmental organizations and associations concerned with the public and
political life of the country.
Article 8
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure to women, on equal terms with men and
without any discrimination, the opportunity to represent their Governments at the international level
and to participate in the work of international organizations.
Article 9
1. States Parties shall grant women equal rights with men to acquire, change or retain their nationality.
They shall ensure in particular that neither marriage to an alien nor change of nationality by the
husband during marriage shall automatically change the nationality of the wife, render her stateless or
force upon her the nationality of the husband.
2. States Parties shall grant women equal rights with men with respect to the nationality of their
children.
PART III
Article 10
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in order to
ensure to them equal rights with men in the field of education and in particular to ensure, on a basis of
equality of men and women:
(a) The same conditions for career and vocational guidance, for access to studies and for the
achievement of diplomas in educational establishments of all categories in rural as well as in urban
areas; this equality shall be ensured in pre-school, general, technical, professional and higher technical
education, as well as in all types of vocational training;
(b) Access to the same curricula, the same examinations, teaching staff with qualifications of the same
standard and school premises and equipment of the same quality;
(c) The elimination of any stereotyped concept of the roles of men and women at all levels and in all
forms of education by encouraging coeducation and other types of education which will help to achieve
this aim and, in particular, by the revision of textbooks and school programs and the adaptation of
teaching methods;
(d ) The same opportunities to benefit from scholarships and other study grants;
(e) The same opportunities for access to programs of continuing education, including adult and
functional literacy programs, particularly those aimed at reducing, at the earliest possible time, any gap
in education existing between men and women;
(f) The reduction of female student drop-out rates and the organization of programmes for girls and
women who have left school prematurely;
(g) The same Opportunities to participate actively in sports and physical education;
(h) Access to specific educational information to help to ensure the health and well-being of families,
including information and advice on family planning.
Article 11
1. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the
field of employment in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, the same rights, in
particular:
(a) The right to work as an inalienable right of all human beings;
(b) The right to the same employment opportunities, including the application of the same criteria for
selection in matters of employment;
(c) The right to free choice of profession and employment, the right to promotion, job security and all
benefits and conditions of service and the right to receive vocational training and retraining, including
apprenticeships, advanced vocational training and recurrent training;
(d) The right to equal remuneration, including benefits, and to equal treatment in respect of work of
equal value, as well as equality of treatment in the evaluation of the quality of work;
(e) The right to social security, particularly in cases of retirement, unemployment, sickness, invalidity
and old age and other incapacity to work, as well as the right to paid leave;
(f) The right to protection of health and to safety in working conditions, including the safeguarding of
the function of reproduction.
2. In order to prevent discrimination against women on the grounds of marriage or maternity and to
ensure their effective right to work, States Parties shall take appropriate measures:
(a) To prohibit, subject to the imposition of sanctions, dismissal on the grounds of pregnancy or of
maternity leave and discrimination in dismissals on the basis of marital status;
(b) To introduce maternity leave with pay or with comparable social benefits without loss of former
employment, seniority or social allowances;
(c) To encourage the provision of the necessary supporting social services to enable parents to combine
family obligations with work responsibilities and participation in public life, in particular through
promoting the establishment and development of a network of child-care facilities;
(d) To provide special protection to women during pregnancy in types of work proved to be harmful to
them.
3. Protective legislation relating to matters covered in this article shall be reviewed periodically in the
light of scientific and technological knowledge and shall be revised, repealed or extended as necessary.
Article 12
1. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the
field of health care in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, access to health care
services, including those related to family planning.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph I of this article, States Parties shall ensure to women
appropriate services in connection with pregnancy, confinement and the post-natal period, granting free
services where necessary, as well as adequate nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.
Article 13
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in other
areas of economic and social life in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, the same
rights, in particular:
(a) The right to family benefits;
(b) The right to bank loans, mortgages and other forms of financial credit;
(c) The right to participate in recreational activities, sports and all aspects of cultural life.
Article 14
1. States Parties shall take into account the particular problems faced by rural women and the significant
roles which rural women play in the economic survival of their families, including their work in the non-
monetized sectors of the economy, and shall take all appropriate measures to ensure the application of
the provisions of the present Convention to women in rural areas.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural
areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit
from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right:
(a) To participate in the elaboration and implementation of development planning at all levels;
(b) To have access to adequate health care facilities, including information, counselling and services in
family planning;
(c) To benefit directly from social security programmes;
(d) To obtain all types of training and education, formal and non-formal, including that relating to
functional literacy, as well as, inter alia, the benefit of all community and extension services, in order to
increase their technical proficiency;
(e) To organize self-help groups and co-operatives in order to obtain equal access to economic
opportunities through employment or self employment;
(f) To participate in all community activities;
(g) To have access to agricultural credit and loans, marketing facilities, appropriate technology and equal
treatment in land and agrarian reform as well as in land resettlement schemes;
(h) To enjoy adequate living conditions, particularly in relation to housing, sanitation, electricity and
water supply, transport and communications.
PART IV
Article 15
1. States Parties shall accord to women equality with men before the law.
2. States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the
same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to
conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in
courts and tribunals.
3. States Parties agree that all contracts and all other private instruments of any kind with a legal effect
which is directed at restricting the legal capacity of women shall be deemed null and void.
4. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law relating to the
movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and domicile.
Article 16
1. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in all
matters relating to marriage and family relations and in particular shall ensure, on a basis of equality of
men and women:
(a) The same right to enter into marriage;
(b) The same right freely to choose a spouse and to enter into marriage only with their free and full
consent;
(c) The same rights and responsibilities during marriage and at its dissolution;
(d) The same rights and responsibilities as parents, irrespective of their marital status, in matters
relating to their children; in all cases the interests of the children shall be paramount;
(e) The same rights to decide freely and responsibly on the number and spacing of their children and to
have access to the information, education and means to enable them to exercise these rights;
(f) The same rights and responsibilities with regard to guardianship, wardship, trusteeship and adoption
of children, or similar institutions where these concepts exist in national legislation; in all cases the
interests of the children shall be paramount;
(g) The same personal rights as husband and wife, including the right to choose a family name, a
profession and an occupation;
(h) The same rights for both spouses in respect of the ownership, acquisition, management,
administration, enjoyment and disposition of property, whether free of charge or for a valuable
consideration.
2. The betrothal and the marriage of a child shall have no legal effect, and all necessary action, including
legislation, shall be taken to specify a minimum age for marriage and to make the registration of
marriages in an official registry compulsory.
PART V
Article 17
1. For the purpose of considering the progress made in the implementation of the present Convention,
there shall be established a Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (hereinafter
referred to as the Committee) consisting, at the time of entry into force of the Convention, of eighteen
and, after ratification of or accession to the Convention by the thirty-fifth State Party, of twenty-three
experts of high moral standing and competence in the field covered by the Convention. The experts shall
be elected by States Parties from among their nationals and shall serve in their personal capacity,
consideration being given to equitable geographical distribution and to the representation of the
different forms of civilization as well as the principal legal systems.
2. The members of the Committee shall be elected by secret ballot from a list of persons nominated by
States Parties. Each State Party may nominate one person from among its own nationals.
3. The initial election shall be held six months after the date of the entry into force of the present
Convention. At least three months before the date of each election the Secretary-General of the United
Nations shall address a letter to the States Parties inviting them to submit their nominations within two
months. The Secretary-General shall prepare a list in alphabetical order of all persons thus nominated,
indicating the States Parties which have nominated them, and shall submit it to the States Parties.
4. Elections of the members of the Committee shall be held at a meeting of States Parties convened by
the Secretary-General at United Nations Headquarters. At that meeting, for which two thirds of the
States Parties shall constitute a quorum, the persons elected to the Committee shall be those nominees
who obtain the largest number of votes and an absolute majority of the votes of the representatives of
States Parties present and voting.
5. The members of the Committee shall be elected for a term of four years. However, the terms of nine
of the members elected at the first election shall expire at the end of two years; immediately after the
first election the names of these nine members shall be chosen by lot by the Chairman of the
Committee.
6. The election of the five additional members of the Committee shall be held in accordance with the
provisions of paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of this article, following the thirty-fifth ratification or accession. The
terms of two of the additional members elected on this occasion shall expire at the end of two years,
the names of these two members having been chosen by lot by the Chairman of the Committee.
7. For the filling of casual vacancies, the State Party whose expert has ceased to function as a member of
the Committee shall appoint another expert from among its nationals, subject to the approval of the
Committee.
8. The members of the Committee shall, with the approval of the General Assembly, receive
emoluments from United Nations resources on such terms and conditions as the Assembly may decide,
having regard to the importance of the Committee's responsibilities.
9. The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall provide the necessary staff and facilities for the
effective performance of the functions of the Committee under the present Convention.
Article 18
1. States Parties undertake to submit to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, for consideration
by the Committee, a report on the legislative, judicial, administrative or other measures which they have
adopted to give effect to the provisions of the present Convention and on the progress made in this
respect:
(a) Within one year after the entry into force for the State concerned;
(b) Thereafter at least every four years and further whenever the Committee so requests.
2. Reports may indicate factors and difficulties affecting the degree of fulfilment of obligations under the
present Convention.
Article 19
1. The Committee shall adopt its own rules of procedure.
2. The Committee shall elect its officers for a term of two years.
Article 20
1. The Committee shall normally meet for a period of not more than two weeks annually in order to
consider the reports submitted in accordance with article 18 of the present Convention.
2. The meetings of the Committee shall normally be held at United Nations Headquarters or at any other
convenient place as determined by the Committee.
Article 21
1. The Committee shall, through the Economic and Social Council, report annually to the General
Assembly of the United Nations on its activities and may make suggestions and general
recommendations based on the examination of reports and information received from the States
Parties. Such suggestions and general recommendations shall be included in the report of the
Committee together with comments, if any, from States Parties.
2. The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall transmit the reports of the Committee to the
Commission on the Status of Women for its information.
Article 22
The specialized agencies shall be entitled to be represented at the consideration of the implementation
of such provisions of the present Convention as fall within the scope of their activities. The Committee
may invite the specialized agencies to submit reports on the implementation of the Convention in areas
falling within the scope of their activities.
PART VI
Article 23
Nothing in the present Convention shall affect any provisions that are more conducive to the
achievement of equality between men and women which may be contained:
(a) In the legislation of a State Party; or
(b) In any other international convention, treaty or agreement in force for that State.
Article 24
States Parties undertake to adopt all necessary measures at the national level aimed at achieving the full
realization of the rights recognized in the present Convention.
Article 25
1. The present Convention shall be open for signature by all States.
2. The Secretary-General of the United Nations is designated as the depositary of the present
Convention.
3. The present Convention is subject to ratification. Instruments of ratification shall be deposited with
the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
4. The present Convention shall be open to accession by all States. Accession shall be effected by the
deposit of an instrument of accession with the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Article 26
1. A request for the revision of the present Convention may be made at any time by any State Party by
means of a notification in writing addressed to the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
2. The General Assembly of the United Nations shall decide upon the steps, if any, to be taken in respect
of such a request.
Article 27
1. The present Convention shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after the date of deposit with the
Secretary-General of the United Nations of the twentieth instrument of ratification or accession.
2. For each State ratifying the present Convention or acceding to it after the deposit of the twentieth
instrument of ratification or accession, the Convention shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after
the date of the deposit of its own instrument of ratification or accession.
Article 28
1. The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall receive and circulate to all States the text of
reservations made by States at the time of ratification or accession.
2. A reservation incompatible with the object and purpose of the present Convention shall not be
permitted.
3. Reservations may be withdrawn at any time by notification to this effect addressed to the Secretary-
General of the United Nations, who shall then inform all States thereof. Such notification shall take
effect on the date on which it is received.
Article 29
1. Any dispute between two or more States Parties concerning the interpretation or application of the
present Convention which is not settled by negotiation shall, at the request of one of them, be
submitted to arbitration. If within six months from the date of the request for arbitration the parties are
unable to agree on the organization of the arbitration, any one of those parties may refer the dispute to
the International Court of Justice by request in conformity with the Statute of the Court.
2. Each State Party may at the time of signature or ratification of the present Convention or accession
thereto declare that it does not consider itself bound by paragraph I of this article. The other States
Parties shall not be bound by that paragraph with respect to any State Party which has made such a
reservation.
3. Any State Party which has made a reservation in accordance with paragraph 2 of this article may at
any time withdraw that reservation by notification to the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Article 30
The present Convention, the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts of which are
equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, duly authorized, have signed the present Convention.
Date: February 23, 2016 Agenda Item #: VII.D.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:Tom Oye Award Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Nominate the 2016 Tom Oye award recipient.
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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Tom Oye Nominations
Telephone
Name of Person or Group
Email
Tel ephone
Relationship to Nominee
MJ Lamon
From: jgilgenbach@edinamn.gov
ient: Monday, January 04, 2016 10:12 AM
To: MJ Lamon
Subject: 2016 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form submission
Hi,
A 2016 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form has been submitted on 01/04/2016 via:
edinamn.gov/index.php?section=tomoye form
Name
Occupation
Dr. Terrie Rose
Work or Home Address in Edina
Email
Comments Regarding Nominee
Upload Essay
5021 Vernon Avenue, #115 Edina MN 55436
612-729-5171
Dr. Ellen Kennedy
kennedy@worldwithoutgenocide.org
952-693-5206
professional acquaintance
Dr. Rose is a nationally-regarded innovator in
education to address marginalized mothers and
children. She is promoting human rights through
educational access and equity.
Terrie Rose nomination, Tom Oye Award 2016.docx
-Edina Team.
1
It is an honor to nominate Edina resident Dr. Terrie Rose for the Tom Oye Human Rights Award.
Dr. Rose, a licensed child psychologist, began her career at the University of Minnesota serving as the
director of training for infant and toddler development. In 1999 she established Baby's Space, a unique
childcare model serving young children in poverty. Baby's Space provides integrated child and family
services along with prenatal — kindergarten and k-12 educational enhancements for children and
families living in poverty.
Her work is stimulated by a deep commitment to women who are parents and are challenged by
substance abuse, mental illness, and poverty. Dr. Rose noticed that children born into poor families and
communities are at high risk of toxic stress, abuse, neglect and other factors leading to developmental
delays, social and emotional difficulties, school failure and dropout. Recognizing that quality childcare
offers a key early intervention point for at-risk children, she developed an effective, baby-centered
model. Baby's Space is based on the cultures, values, and needs of local families and links quality
childcare and education to family services and parent education, including essential on-site mental
health services. These services support children's kindergarten-readiness by reducing stressors
correlated with poverty such as child maltreatment, substance abuse, domestic and community
violence, and parental mental illness. Vulnerable children living in poverty typically receive inadequate
diagnosis and treatment, so Baby's Space intentionally meets children where they are, physically and
emotionally.
Baby's Space is also a point of intervention and safety for children at risk for or involved in child
protective services. Parents are also engaged in a variety of parenting services including parent-child
therapies, parent education and support.
Dr. Rose is spreading a network of state-of-the-art childcare centers and she is training policymakers and
professionals. She is breaking the cycle of generational poverty and addressing socioeconomic
disparities while changing the way we address the early care and learning of its youngest members.
Over the past decade, services have expanded to meet requests from families. Tatanka Academy, an
alternative school, is an extension of her early-childhood program.
The financing of Baby's Space is multi-stream and includes subsidized childcare from the federal Child
Care Assistance Program, grant funding, and individual donations. Grant funders include The
Minneapolis Foundation; United Way; RBC Wealth Management; Ashoka Foundation; Fredrikson and
Byron PA; Target; General Mills; Sheltering Arms Foundation; Hennepin County; Social Venture Partners
Minnesota; Minneapolis Public Schools; Think Small Leaders in Early Learning; and K-12 Learning
Solutions. This broad base of support reflects public acknowledgment of the importance and
significance of Dr. Rose's work.
Dr. Rose has written a book about the importance of infant mental health, Emotional Readiness: How
Early Experience and Mental Health Predict School Success. She has also developed Kinderview
PLAYbook Infant and Toddler Curriculum kits. These resources are used widely throughout the country.
Baby's Space has expanded its successful model to other Minnesota neighborhoods and now is a
national template for child development, from a mother's pregnancy through the child's experience in
third grade.
Dr. Rose is changing society from the bottom up, addressing grave challenges faced by our most
vulnerable people — children and their families at risk. Her work embodies the greatest commitment to
human rights: creating a fairer and more just society by reducing poverty, treating mental illness,
increasing the quality of education, and developing healthy children and families in troubled
communities throughout the country. The organization's mission is to break the cycle of poverty
and academic failure by putting the baby's point of view at the center of full-service childhood
development programming, with a vision to graduate children and families who are healthy,
compassionate, well adjusted, prepared, educated, and contributors to thriving neighborhoods.
Contact information for Dr. Terri Rose
Baby's Space
2438 18th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
P: 612-729-5171
F: 612-729-5228
contact@ ba byspace.org
Mission
To break the cycle of poverty and academic failure by putting the baby's point of view at
the center of full-service childhood development programming.
Vision
To graduate children (and families) who are healthy, compassionate, well adjusted,
prepared, educated, and contributors to thriving neighborhoods.
. Baby's Space is a holistic, research-based approach to infant through 3rd grade education, adolescent mental health
services and support for children and families residing in poverty and violence.
Occupation Community volunteer
Work or Home Address in Edina
Email
Telephone
Name of Person or Group
Contact Name, if different than above
Email
Telephone
Relationship to Nominee
4016 Inglewood Avenue S, Edina, MN 55416
jjanovy@outlook.com
952-920-4373
Stephanie Mullaney, Kim Montgomery
Kim Montgomery
edinashares@aol.com
952-925-1569
friend
MJ Lamon
rom:
dent:
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jgilgenbach@edinamn.gov
Saturday, January 09, 2016 10:28 AM
MJ Lamon
2016 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form submission
Jennifer Janovy Tom Oye Award Application-2.docx
Hi,
A 2016 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form has been submitted on 01/09/2016 via:
edinamn.gov/index.php?section—tomoye_form
Name Jennifer Janovy
Jennifer is the daughter of two lifelong educators and
carries an educator's mindset and ethos into every task
she assumes. She asks herself "How would I respond
and react if I did not have all of the privileges
afforded to me living how and where I live?" and
"How can I help make the lives of those not afforded
the same privileges better?" That sort of embodiment
of empathy is at the crux of all human rights,
especially in a place of tremendous privilege like
Edina.
Jennifer Janovy Tom Oye Award Application-2.docx
Comments Regarding Nominee
Upload Essay
-Edina Team.
1
I am nominating Jennifer Janovy for the Tom Oye award for her courageous advocacy
for openness, transparency, ethics and accountability in local government. Jennifer's
selfless commitment and remarkable persistence are testaments to her commitment to
human rights and dignity afforded by open, fair, and transparent participatory
government.
As the Open Government Partnership Declaration states: "We embrace principles of
transparency and open government with a view toward achieving greater prosperity,
well-being, and human dignity in our own countries and around the world".
United Nations Annual Report of the U.N. High Commissioner (July 23,
2015) affirms: "International human rights instruments and mechanisms
acknowledge the right of all people to be fully involved in and to effectively
influence public decision-making processes that affect them. To ensure full
and effective participation in political and public affairs on an equal basis,
participatory mechanisms and processes must conform to certain
principles. Participation mechanisms and processes should be sufficiently
resourced, non-discriminatory, inclusive and designed so that concerned
groups, even the most marginalized, have the opportunity to voice their
opinions."
Open and transparent government, starting at the local level, is
foundational to basic human rights. Jennifer's relentless quest for open and
transparent government, resulting in far-reaching changes in city processes,
has been demonstrated through the following:
The city budget: The city manager is required by statute to present a budget to the city
council that includes all funds. For years, this was not done. Almost two-thirds of the
city's revenues and expenditures were excluded from the city budget presented to and
approved by the city council.
In 2010, Jennifer discovered this error and advocated for the full city budget to be
presented. The city manager at that time and some council members resisted, but
ultimately when the 2011 budget was presented, it included all funds. This major step
forward in financial transparency led to many changes, including the ongoing efforts to
improve the profitability of the city's enterprise facilities.
Jennifer's other contributions include:
• Helping to draft city code related to how board and commission members are
appointed and serve – increasing opportunities for citizen participation;
• Initiating the France Avenue pedestrian improvement project and drafting the
initial Living Streets policy and plan — providing greater transportation equity;
• Leading the majority opinion (6-2) as co-chair of the Community Advisory
Team in favor of first defining public uses for the public's land at Grand View;
• Advocating for the city's website to include required notifications when asking
citizens to provide information about themselves;
• Bringing needed attention to Open Meeting Law compliance issues — see IPAD
opinion 15-002;
• Encouraging city council members to discontinue the practice of meeting
privately, in sub-quorum configurations, with developers; and
• Encouraging the city council to adopt and adhere to ethics standards.
Jennifer's commitment to the highest ethics and standards for Edina, a
community she cherishes, is indefatigable and long-standing. She serves
the community quietly and humbly with no expectation of credit or award.
For that and many other reasons, I can think of no one more deserving of
the Tom Oye award.
MJ Lamon
From:
.ient:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:
jgilgenbach@edinamn.gov
Thursday, January 14, 2016 9:59 AM
MJ Lamon
2016 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form submission
arnie.docx
Hi,
A 2016 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form has been submitted on 01/14/2016 via:
edinamn.gov/index.php?section=tomoye form
Name
Occupation
Work or Home Address in Edina
Email
Telephone
Name of Person or Group
I Email
Telephone
Relationship to Nominee
Arnie Bigbee
Retired
Edina - not sure about address
arniebl@me.com
612-804-4660
Jasna Burza
jasna.burza@gmail.com
1612-978-0408
In 2014, the Edina Human Rights and Relations
Commission adopted a new initiative called
Community Conversations, a series of structured
listening sessions modeled after the work of The
Advocates for Human Rights. The commission's
objective was to discover how residents of Edina,
especially those of diverse backgrounds, experienced
our community. Arnie Bigbee was solely responsible
for bringing this project to Edina and without his
initiative and perseverance; we wouldn't have
received such phenomenal feedback. Arnie recruited
volunteers, many of whom became instrumental in the
completion of the Conversations; He coordinated with
the The Advocates for Human Rights and our schools
to ensure we were doing this right and including
many different parties. He started out as the Chair of
the Working Group, and continued in his dedication
to see the Conversations completed as a community
volunteer. We cannot thank you enough for such
outstanding work Arnie and for being the voice for
Comments Regarding Nominee
1
amie.docx Upload Essay
-Edina Team.
A A,
those that don't feel like they have one.
2
In 2014, the Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission adopted
a new initiative called Community Conversations, a series of
structured listening sessions modeled after the work of The
Advocates for Human Rights. The commission's objective was to
discover how residents of Edina, especially those of diverse
backgrounds, experienced our community.
The Advocates for Human Rights evolved the process for Community
Conversations to include several principles, including openness,
confidentiality, and accuracy in recording comments. The
Conversations, called "listening sessions," were held in easily
accessible locations in neighborhoods with which the residents were
familiar and comfortable. Snacks and refreshments were provided to
encourage sharing.
This project is extremely important to our community as we try and
understand changing demographics and needs of those who are not
often heard in this community. From its inception, Arnie believed that
the Conversations would give us great feedback and would give voice
to those who do not feel seen or heard in Edina. I like to call him
Robin Hood of Edina
Arnie Bigbee was solely responsible for bringing this project to Edina
and without his initiative and perseverance; we wouldn't have
received such phenomenal feedback. Arnie recruited volunteers,
many of whom became instrumental in the completion of the
Conversations; He coordinated with the The Advocates for Human
Rights and our schools to ensure we were doing this right and
including many different parties. He started out as the Chair of the
Working Group, and continued in his dedication to see the
Conversations completed as a community volunteer.
We cannot thank you enough for such outstanding work Arnie and for
being the voice for those that don't feel like they have one.
Telephone
Name of Person or Group
Contact Name, if different than above
< td style=twidth:375px;padding:5px 10px'>Email
Telephone
Relationship to Nominee
lana.davis@edinaschools.org
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From: jgilgenbach@edinamn.gov
,ent: Friday, January 15, 2016 8:43 AM
To: MJ Lamon
Subject: 2016 Tom aye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form submission
Attachments: LanaDavisTomOyeAwardEssay2016.docx; Lana Supporting Letter - City of Edina.docx;
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Hi,
A 2016 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form has been submitted on 01/15/2016 via:
edinamn.gov/index.php?section—tomoye form
Name
Occupation Family Center Specialist
I Lana Davis
Lana Davis has worked for the Edina Resource Center
and 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.
LanaDavisTomOyeAwardEss! ay2016.docx
Lana Supporting Letter - City of Edina.docx
Lana Supporting Letter - Edina Public Schools.docx
-Edina Team.
1
Tom Oye Award Nomination 2016
January, 15th, 2016
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. In her various roles,
most recently as the Edina Family Center Specialist, she supports community members on a daily basis.
Lana connects individuals and families to everything from Early Education and youth classes to adult
learning opportunities as well as educating them about resources available in the 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 and 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. Each year the Edina Rotary
donates Thanksgiving baskets to families in need. When Lana supported the Edina Resources Center,
she worked diligently with the staff, school social workers, peers, and community members to help
identify recipients and streamline the delivery process. Her work and support with that effort in 2014
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
may 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.
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.
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.
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Hi,
A 2016 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination Form form has been submitted on
01/16/2016 via: edinamn.gov/index.php?section=tomoyeform
Lauren Morse-Wendt
Mission and Ministry Developer, Edina Communit,
Lutheran Church
4113 W 54th St, Edina, MN 55424
lmorsewendt@ecic.org
952-926-3803
Jackie Sullivan
sullivan6832@comcast.net
952-941-4153
I serve with Lauren on the 66 West Task Force,
representing St. Stephen's Church as a collaboratin
congregation.
Lauren Morse-Wendt has led a collaborative
campaign to create the first apartment building for
homeless young adults in the west metro. Her
dedication has brought Edina together to take pride
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caring for all young people, providing an opportuni
for everyone to thrive, and embracing an inclusive
community vision.
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Lauren Morse-Wendt Nomination Essay for the Tom Oye Award
I, Jackie Sullivan, am honored to nominate Lauren Morse-Wendt for her tireless and successful efforts
to carry out Tom Oye's legacy of human dignity and compassion. Lauren has stewarded a community-
driven process to affirm our inclusive values and create not only homes for homeless youth in Edina
but systemic changes for justice. 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."
Four years ago, members of Edina Community Lutheran Church (ECLC) learned that the fastest
growing homeless population is young adults on their own; they may graduate from foster care,
become homeless after revealing their sexual preference, or leave a dysfunctional home. Consulting
community experts, Lauren arranged a tour for ECLC members of a youth housing program in
Minneapolis. They intended to volunteer with a similar agency in the suburbs. They learned that none
existed, resolving to create homes for youth in their own community.
Recognizing Edina's history of racial and economic exclusion and learning that Edina's last affordable
apartment was built in 1992, Lauren led a sustained community organizing campaign to win support.
For four years Lauren and ECLC presented to adult forums, hosted interfaith breakfasts, collected post-
cards, supported benefit concerts, and staged rallies. I personally became aware of suburban youth
homelessness attending one of the breakfasts hosted by Lauren and ECLC. Now nine other churches
formally participate, representing Lutheran, Congregational, Methodist, Episcopal and Catholic
traditions.
The results have been inspiring. There is growing awareness of the stories of Edina youth who have no
home to return to when the high school or Southdale Library closes. ECLC's initial vision for housing
is now known as "66 West." Over $11 million has been raised, and construction will begin this
summer. 66 West will bring economic integration to the Southdale neighborhood and advance Edina's
goal to expand affordable housing. Youth from Edina and the southwest suburbs will find a stable
home in their own community. Interacting with tenants, volunteers and neighbors may challenge
preconceptions about race, poverty, and who experiences homelessness and why.
The process to organize support for 66 West, with Lauren's leadership, advanced a conversation about
our community vision and values. 360 Edina residents contacted city officials during zoning approval
for 66 West. Last May, the City Council unanimously approved $550,000 for 66 West; further,
Councilmember Bob Stewart acknowledged the city had "additional work to do... to figure out a
greater context to address affordable housing issues." In November, Edina's first-ever inclusionary
affordable housing policy went into effect. Hundreds of Edina residents were organized to improve
statewide systems for homeless youth, helping to increase funding for the Homeless Youth Act from
an extremely inadequate $238,000 to over $8 million, a portion of which will help 66 West tenants
build self-sufficiency.
Much work lies ahead to complete 66 West and support the youth who will live there, yet with
leadership from Lauren and the Task Force I am hopeful and confident.
2016 Tom Oye Human Rights Award Nomination of
Lauren Morse-Wendt
Supporting Materials
Current 66 West Task Force Membership:
Jen Auguston
Bernie Beaver
David Couillard
Sharon Hall
Christine Haugen
Marilyn Miller
Lauren Morse-Wendt
Lois Olson
Erik Scheurle
Maura Schnorbach
Sara Schwiebert
Jackie Sullivan
Mark Swiggum
Dan Tysver
Linda Woodstrom
INTERFAITH HOUSING COLLABORATIVE
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Beacon believes every young adult
deserves a stable home and a strong
start. 66 West Apartments—the first
housing for young adults in suburban
Hennepin County—will be home for 39
young people pursuing education and
career goals. Our housing will provide a
haven of support for young people who
haven't had the advantages of some of
their peers,
Though it's usually not obvious, there
are youth in the suburbs without a
home. Many are good at "hiding in
plain sight" - in other words, they go to
school, to their jobs, do their homework
at the library or the mall food court
without anyone realizing they are
homeless.
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Local youth service providers and schools estimate that although its not obvious,
about 250 youth experience homelessness in our southwest suburban Hennepin
communities each year
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Beacon plans to build 39 apartments for
youth and young adults on West 66th Street
in Edina. This location near Southdale
Center and Fairview Southdale Hospital
is ideal for youth housing - it's close to
hundreds of jobs in the area, with excellent
access to public transportation.
The tenants will be primarily young adults
(18-22 years old) from the southwestern
suburbs of Hennepin County who have
experienced homelessness. We'll provide
on-site professional support as they
transition from homelessness to stable
housing - and as they work toward their
educational, career and personal goals. The
building will be professionally managed,
ensuring tenants' security and attention to
neighborhood needs.
To create 66 West requires the investment
of significant public and private resources
to build and to provide the ongoing services
that will allow these young adults to thrive,
not just survive.
66 West will be home to 39youth andyoung adults from the
southwestern suburbs who have experienced homelessness.
Pictured: A preliminary architect's sketch.
"We are thrilled to create housing in this central location of Edina.
Residents will be steps from job opportunities, multiple bus lines, and
community resources such as the public library and the YMCA.
We are excited to add to the growing community that is this bustling,
forward-thinking neighborhood.".
"Youth homelessness is increasing in Minnesota
- Lauren Morse-Wendt, mission and ministry and suburban communities are not excluded
developer at Edina Communi0 Lutheran Church. (ECLC), from this problem. Many children within our own
66 West lead congregational partner with Beacon Interfaith neighborhoods need our help. We have the means
Housing Collaborative, and the know-how - it is time to step up!"
- State Senator Melisa Franzen, District 49
*Beacon Contact us www.beaconinterfaith.org phone 651-789-6260 . Twitter: @BelieveInHome
Beacon has experience creating successful supportive housing. The young adults in our Nicollet
Square housing are thriving thanks to the combination of on-site support from professional,
caring adults who listen and guide.
Garlicia 1,3 enrolled in college and works part-
time in retail She said Nicollet Square felt like
home" from day one thanks to the strong sup-
port of staff and the communi ry support from
volunteers and other tenants.
Tenants work closely with staff who help them
stick to their goals, process difficult concerns or
issues and plan their future.
Ashley completed an internship at Butter Baker)), where
she learned about sustainable and organic sourcing along
with other aspects of the restaurant business.
Rich just moved into his own apartment after 3 years at
Nicollet Square. There he has worked steadily repaid almost
half of his college loan debt, recently secured a full-time job
and plans to re-enroll in college soon to study business and
real estate.
Education is the key to success foryoung adults
The average dropout can expect to earn an annual
income of $20,241, according to the U.S. Census
Bureau. That's a full $10,386 less than the typical
high school graduate, and $36,424 less than some-
one with a bachelor's degree.
Supportive housing is a wise public investment
According to a 2012 Wilder Foundation study, sup-
portive housing returns $1.44 to taxpayers for every
public dollar invested. Stable, supportive housing
allows formerly homeless youth to attain a higher
level of education and increase their earnings.
Beacon
You can help build housing
for homeless youth
Educate: Tour Nicollet Square to see how supportive housing
for youth works. Bring a friend. See scheduled dates on our
calendar at www.beaconinterfaith.org/events or call to arrange
a tour for you and your guests, 651-789-6260 x200.
Advocate: Ask your neighbors to join you in supporting this
housing for your community's young adults. Check our
website to find out how you can get involved:
www.beaconinterfaith.org/YouthHousing
Donate Invest in youth by supporting Beacon's work to
create supportive housing for them
Go to vrwwbeaconinterfaith org/give
Beacon's Minneapolisyouth housing Nicollet Square, is home to 42 young adults, 95 percent of whom are working and 42 percent of whom
are enrolled in post-secondaly education.
Beacon is an experienced housing developer in the
nonprofit sector. We are also one of the largest sup-
portive housing providers in the area and all our
housing is professionally managed. Our housing
is created by the region's best design, engineering
and construction professionals, with input from
our congregational and community partners. Our
unique model is to partner with a collaborative of
congregations committed to ending homelessness,
such as Edina Community Lutheran Church, our
partner at 66 West. Congregations bring the pas-
sion to end homelessness, plus resources - whether
financial contributions, land or community engage-
ment - to create housing in their communities.
*Beacon Contact us • www.beaconinterfaith.org • phone 651-789-6260 . Twitter: @BelieveInHome
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Why an Affluent Suburb Rallied Behind
Affordable Housing
A church and an interfaith housing group got Edina, Minnesota, to back a
new project for at-risk youth—although a few holdouts remain.
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Of the Twin Cities' tony western suburbs, Edina is arguably the toniest. Home
to professional athletes and Fortune 500 CEOs, the town has a reputation for
snobbery; its name is said to be an acronym for, among other things,
But not all Edinans satisfy the stereotype. The town's homeless population
includes a number of young adults, teenagers and men and women in their
early twenties, who left home to escape dysfunction, abuse, or substance-
addicted guardians.
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"People are often surprised that there's homelessness in the suburbs,
particularly in Edina," says Lauren Morse-Wendt, mission and ministry director
at Community Lutieran Church (ECLC). "But youth are struggling here;
they just don't want anyone to know, it."
"People are often surprised that
there's homelessness in the
suburbs, particularly in Edina. But
youth are struggling here; they just
don't want anyone to know it."
In partnership with r..A.c1 . . cot,' ItivQ, a nonprofit
homeless services provider and advocacy group based in St. Paul, ECLC plans
to build a 39-unit supportive housing project across from Edina's Southdale
Mall (a regional transportation hub and, like the nearby hospital, a ready
source of entry-level jobs). Beacon negotiated a purchase agreement for the
site several weeks ago, and has tapped the architecture firm Urban Works to
renovate and expand an existing TCF bank building to accommodate studio
apartments, communal facilities, and offices for support staff.
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The project, which ECLC initiated, is modeled after Nicollet Square, a 42-unit
apartment building for homeless youth in downtown Minneapolis. Like at
Nicollet Square, residents of the Edina community, called 66 West, will sign
leases and pay rent, and are encouraged to move on to independent housing
after one to two years.
A rendering of 66 West (Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative)
"It's designed to support people as they begin to live independently," says Lee
Blons, Beacon's executive director. "They'll buy their own groceries and cook
their own meals. But then the staff is there in terms of guidance, helping them
learn to navigate the world."
Founded about 15 years ago by Plymouth Church in Minneapolis, Beacon now
represents 70 congregations committed to ending homelessness in the Twin
Cities. The organization operates 16 apartment buildings with a total of
approximately 500 units.
ECLC contacted Beacon after dedicating a portion of funds from the church's
building campaign to the issue of youth homelessness. "ECLC toured Nicollet
Square, thinking they might do a toiletry drive," recalls Blons. "They came away
and said, 'Yeah, let's build an apartment building.' They're a committed,
dedicated church, but they're not that large, so it was a huge undertaking on
their part."
Because it is located in a section of town designated for medical offices, 66
West required both rezoning and an amendment to the comprehensive plan to
move forward. Edina City Council at a September
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meeting—a major victory for 66 West's supporters.
"It hasn't been easy to get affordable housing approved there," says Blons, who
notes that Edina has approved only 11 new units of affordable housing since
1996, despite a goal (set by the town and the Metropolitan Council) of adding
212 affordable housing units between 2011 and 2020.
Lauren Morse-Wendt (Emily Ann Garcia)
The city council decision follows extensive community mobilization by ECLC.
Morse-Wendt, who says she now spends approximately one-quarter of her
work hours on 66 West, helped organize hundreds of community presentations
—to neighboring congregations, city staff, the Rotary Club, and other groups
—with guidance from Beacon's congregational partnership organizers.
"By the time we found the perfect site and took the proposal to rezoning, we
had hundreds across the city who were rooting for us," Morse-Wendt says.
"They were ready to show up and write postcards." Planning commission
hearings often attract more project opponents than supporters, but at the
September meeting, fans of 66 West estimate they outnumbered detractors by
ten to one.
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Supporters of the project, dressed in green, at the planning hearing
(Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative)
"That represents about two years of work," Blons says. "It doesn't just magically
happen."
A vocal group of Edinans continues to oppose 66 West. Calling themselves
"Citizens to Preserve the Edina Regional Medical District," r.
Qscq• Lqd. against the city council on October 8,
alleging procedural errors in allowing the change to the comprehensive plan,
and arguing that the affordable housing complex will cause nearby businesses
to "suffer irreparable harm." : ; thTit be and
both Blons and ECLC's pastor, Rev. Erik Strand, chalk the protest up to some
combination of NIMBYism and misguided fear.
"The pushback is really from a small group of folks," says Strand. "They don't
understand. Or they want [more affordable housing], but they want it
somewhere else."
A group of undisclosed parties
filed a lawsuit against the city
council on October 8, alleging
procedural errors in allowing the
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change to the comprehensive plan,
and arguing that the affordable
housing complex will cause nearby
businesses to "suffer irreparable
harm."
The development is still a long way from completion. "It's huge that [the city
council approved the project], but it doesn't mean it opens up in a year," says
Blons. In the months to come, ECLC will meet with potential private donors (the
congregation has itself committed $80,000 of the estimated $9 million
required), apply for local and state grants, and travel to the state capital to
advocate for more state funding for homeless youth.
Lee Blons (Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative)
As for the lawsuit, neither Beacon nor ECLC sees much cause for concern.
"We've been through it before," says Blons, recalling an unsuccessful suit
against Lydia Apartments, Beacon's first project. "It hasn't stopped us or the
City of Edina." Morse-Wendt agrees. "When I've talked to people [who oppose
66 West], I say, 'In three years you'll be our biggest supporter."
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1/14/2016 Edina youth housing project gets more than $1 million in local funding - StarTribune.com
WEST METRO
Edina youth housing project gets more
than $1 million in local funding
Affordable-housing project for homeless youth secures seed money
from local sources.
By John Reinan (http://envwstartribune.com/john-reinan/273043871/) Star Tribune
MAY 8,2015 — 8:53PM
A million down, $9 million to go.
An affordable housing project in Edina for homeless youth landed more than $1 million
in local funding this week, a show of financial support that's expected to pave the way
for state and private funding to reach the development's $10 million price tag.
Hennepin County pledged $500,000 to the 66 West development, which will transform a
TCF Bank building across from Southdale into 39 studio apartments for teens and young
people who have been homeless.
And the city of Edina kicked in $550,000 on a unanimous vote of the City Council.
Before the vote, Edina Mayor James Hovland praised the community for strongly
supporting the project.
"Some people may not expect this of Edina," he said. "But the breadth of support
throughout our community for this project was just astounding."
The local funding is a crucial element in securing state and private dollars to finish the
development, said Anne Mavity, director of new projects for Beacon Interfaith Housing
Collaborative, the developer of 66 West.
"The state looks to make sure the local community is supportive of these projects," she
said. "This community in Edina, from the congregations and the individual residents to
the leaders on the City Council, have really stepped up and embraced 66 West and
addressing the issue of suburban homelessness and youth homelessness."
Mavity said the project will apply for state housing funds in June, with a decision
expected in October. Beacon is also raising funds from private donors for the project.
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WEST METRO
Edina housing for homeless youths lands
$8.3 million in funding
By John Reinan (http://www.startribune.com/john-reinan/273043871/) Star Tribune
OCTOBER 22, 2015 — 11:34PM
An Edina affordable housing development for homeless youths was awarded $8.3
million in state funding on Thursday, ensuring construction of the project.
The city approved 66 West Apartments last year, but funding from Minnesota Housing,
the state's housing finance agency, was necessary to complete it.
Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative, the project developer, is grateful to the state,
the city and "the grass roots support among community members that ... has carried us
forward to this point," said Executive Director Lee Blons.
The project received widespread support from churches in Edina and other west
suburban communities.
The development, across W. 66th Street from Southdale, will include 39 studio
apartments with supportive services. Residents will be primarily young adults between
18 and 22 who have been living on the street or in shelters. They will be responsible for
paying their own rent at a subsidized rate. On-site services will be geared to helping the
residents with education and employment opportunities.
Construction is expected to begin in the spring, with a total cost of about $112 million.
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The debate in September 2014 as the Edina
City Council took up the proposed 66 West
Apartments.
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volunteer Wooj Byun exemplifies the Rotary motto of
"Service Above Self." His entire life has been
dedicated to fostering respect and dignity for others,
modeling courage and compassion in the
advancement of human rights, and demonstrating
leadership by improving human relations. His
personal legacy is one of making the world a smaller
place and inspiring others.
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-Edina Team.
Woodrow "Wooj" Byun
Immigration Attorney
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Rotary
Club of Edina
15 January 2016
City of Edina
Human Rights & Relations Commission
4801W. 50th St.
Edina, MN 55424
Dear Commissioners:
Please consider local immigration attorney and volunteer Woodrow "Wooj" Byun for the 2016 Tom Oye
Human Rights Award.
A Rotarian since 1997 and Past President of the Rotary Club of Edina, Wooj exemplifies the Rotary motto
of "Service Above Self." His entire life has been dedicated to fostering respect and dignity for others,
modeling courage and compassion in the advancement of human rights, and demonstrating leadership by
improving human relations. His personal legacy is one of making the world a smaller place and inspiring
others.
In 1990, Wooj came to the United States from Korea to attend the University of Minnesota Law School on
a Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship. Without the scholarship, his family would not have
been able to afford his education in the United States. He realized that the $23,800 Ambassadorial
Scholarship he received could have been invested in other ways. In fact, if that money had been invested
in Apple stock, he figures it would be worth well over $2 million today. So, he has made it his personal
mission to pay it back through his professional and volunteer work.
Though his own story is one of inspiration, he regularly tries to share others' stories. In 2008, Wooj
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 made an extra special effort
to invite youth with disabilities to hear her play. (Read a Star-Tribune story about the concert online at
hap://www.startribune.comibecoming-an-instrument-of-hopeZ3o986o59/.)
Wooj has 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. His father told him that he owes his life to the young American soldiers who
came to rescue Korea from communist invasion in 1950. Wooj first requested recognition for those
veterans he knows, including Edina residents and fellow Rotarians Bill Clynes, Hal Harris and Ron
Erhardt. Thanks to Wooj's request, those veterans have received medals of honor from the Korean
government. In his presentation of the medal to Rep. Ron Erhardt, Wooj 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."
Wooj 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. It is a must-read for those interested in reading a story about one
man's mission to continue to give back and recognize others. All profits from the sale of his book go to
charity.
Rotary Club of Edina
4801 West 50th Street * Edina, Minnesota 55424
Wooj serves as volunteer legal counsel for Rotary International District 5950. He and his wife, Jennifer
Park, have hosted several international youth exchange students in their home. Wooj's 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.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information to consider this nomination.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
FA Pin 40.9--,
Jennifer L. Bennerotte
President, 20915-2016
Date: February 23, 2016 Agenda Item #: VII.E.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:2016 Work Plan Updates Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Members will provide updates on 2016 work plan initiatives.
INTRODUCTION:
Community Conversations Committee Proposal (Vecchio-Smith, Rinn, Winnick)
Days of Remembrance (Seidman/Arseneault/Kennedy)
Website Updates (Tian)
Other
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2016 HRRC Approved Work Plan
Human Rights Cities Report
1
Report, Human Rights Cities
February 2016
Ellen Kennedy
Presentations.
1. On February 11, 2016, Rachel Carlson gave a presentation to the Edina League of Women Voters at
the Senior Center. Fourteen members were in attendance; eleven completed comment cards.
Evaluation of the presentation: Excellent 4, Good 6, No response 1
Understanding of the Human Rights Cities Initiative: Excellent 4, Good 6, No response 1
Issues that should be considered in our strategic plan: concentrate on affordable housing;
emphasize education of Edina’s young people, who along with older people, need to be educated about
the history of human rights , how it has progressed or regressed- address education; education gap for
race; voting rights for felons; human trafficking; human rights; Southdale Mall – training of security
guards in human rights; sex trafficking – what city code could be implemented? Especially relating to
hotel development; environmental human rights such as clean water, air, food; how does TIP and other
city policies affect the school district’s ability to adequately meet the needs of all students?; think about
what you can change and then prioritize them, don’t pick stuff you can’t change; $15 minimum wage-
poverty –free early education – 8th grade too late - education and jobs prepare us for the future.
Other comments: very interesting history and helpful to the understanding of the next steps of
the commission.
Demographics: 7 live in Edina; 4 live in Bloomington.
Occupation: education 3; health care 1 , law 1; retired 4; business 1. One person checked every
category.
Other groups to hear this presentation: churches/Chamber/Rotary; Christ Presbyterian Church;
Rotary; Edina Women’s Club; Schools; Edina HS all – school assembly; PTAs.
Positive feedback was shared informally at the end of the meeting. A question was raised about
affordable housing policy in Edina and the attendee was encouraged to contact Steve Winnick for
additional information.
2. On February 13, 2016 Ellen Kennedy gave a presentation to the Edina League of Women Voters at
Edina City Hall. Fourteen people were in attendance; 11 completed comment cards, the same numbers
as at the previous talk for the League. It should be noted that the temperature was well below zero that
day. Two attendees were students from Southview Middle School.
Evaluation of the presentation: excellent, 11
Understanding of the Human Rights Cities initiative: excellent 3, good 6, fair 1, no response 1
2
Issues the EHRRC should consider: mobility rights for elders; education; housing; input into
council decisions on housing, development, etc.; affordable housing; awareness of unconscious bias,
racial profiling by police; ADA and awareness of needs; how can you convince other citizens of Edina
where it starts to see human rights violations that this is an issue? affordable housing; achievement gap;
women/girls’ rights; affordable housing; diversity training for city police and employees; how can we
take direct action?
Other groups to hear this presentation: CPC, Colonial Church, high schools and churches, real
estate companies, Edina Community Ed; Edina Federated Women’s Club.
Residence: all in Edina
Profession: Business 4, Retired 2, Student 2, Engineering 1, Education 2.
Other comments: I really enjoyed the presentation. I’d be interested to know more about how
human rights cities plans to solve the issues prevalent in today’s society.
Summary of talks
• Number of presentations:
Edina Morningside Rotary - 48
Edina Noon Rotary – 100
League of Women Voters – 28 (two talks)
Edina Community Council – 12
Total = 198
• Evaluation of presentations:
Majority excellent, some good, two fair.
• Evaluation of knowledge of human rights cities initiative:
Majority excellent, some good, two fair.
• Key issues to address in our strategic planning:
Affordable housing; educational achievement gap; mobility and accessibility issues for the
disabled and the elderly; racial discrimination and profiling, especially by police; women’s and
girls’ rights; human and sex trafficking.
Date: February 23, 2016 Agenda Item #: VII.F.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:Affirm 2016 Meeting Schedule Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
Affirm 2016 meeting calendar is accurate.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2016 HRRC Calendar
Meetings and Events
Day Date Event Time Location
Tues Jan 26 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room
Tues Feb 23 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room
Mon Feb 29 BC Member Annual Meeting TBD Braemar Golf Course
Tues Mar 22 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room
Sun April 10 Days of Remembrance 1:00 pm City Hall Lobby/Chambers
Wed April 20 Volunteer Recognition TBD Braemar Golf Course
Tues April 26 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room
Tues May 24 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room
Tues June 28 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room
Tues July 19 Work Session w/ City Council 6:15 pm Community Room
Tues July 26 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room
Tues August 23 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room
Tues Sept 27 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room
Tues Oct 25 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room
Tues Nov 15 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room
Thurs Dec 8 Regular Meeting (Televised) 7:00 pm Council Chambers
Roster
Name Email Phone
Pat Arseneault arseneault.westchester@gmail.com (952) 367-7951
Jasna Burza jasna.burza@gmail.com
Ellen Kennedy kennedy@worldwithoutgenocide.org (952) 693-5206
Sarah Rinn smrinn@gmail.com
Jan Seidman jdseidman.247@gmail.com (952) 334-9799
Tony (Shuo) Tian tianx038@umn.edu
Maggie Vecchio-Smith mvecchiosmith@yahoo.com
Steve Winnick winsteve@comcast.net (952) 944-3453
Sid Ramesh (student) svr0414@gmail.com
Caitlin Kearney (student) cakearney16@blakeschool.org
MJ Lamon (Staff Liaison) mlamon@edinamn.gov (952) 826-0360
Devin Massopust (City Management
Fellow)
dmassopust@edinamn.gov (952) 826-0429
Date: February 23, 2016 Agenda Item #: VII.G.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:Advisory Communication for Refugee Event Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve advisory communication to go to City Council for consideration.
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Advisory Communication
Advisory Communication
To: City Council
From: Human Rights and Relations Commission
Date: February 23, 2016
Subject: Co-sponsorship of event, We are One MN: Standing United in Celebrating Community
Action Requested:
Assent to the proposal.
Situation:
The EHRRC is concerned about the increasing Islamophobia, racism, and other forms of xenophobia and
hate being expressed in our communities throughout the state. A major event will occur on Sunday,
April 24, 2016, at St. Paul River Center, to highlight that all are welcome here, not only some, and to
present an alternative message to the highly-combative and negative one that is becoming part of our
national discourse.
The co-chairs of this upcoming event are both Edina residents who direct human rights organizations,
who have histories with the EHRRC, and who have each received the EHRRC Tom Oye Human Rights
Award: Jessica Kingston and Ellen Kennedy.
Participants at the upcoming event will represent leaders in the public and private sectors of our
community. Wide co-sponsorship is sought from organizations and individuals to show unity in
welcoming and celebrating all who reside in Minnesota. This co-sponsorship requires no funding, only
dissemination of the event information, which is free to attend. As the note below, which is being sent
widely, states, “Your support is critical. Consider adding your name and that of your organization to our
list of event sponsors. Then share the event widely with your memberships, constituencies, colleagues,
friends, and family. Most importantly, join us in this important celebration and stand with us to
celebrate community on April 24th.”
Event description and communication to sponsors:
Dear ____________:
Over the years, Minnesota has been at the forefront of welcoming refugees and other immigrants from
around the world. In fact, most Minnesotans are themselves descendants of immigrants, including
refugees who escaped war, persecution, or natural disasters in the lands from which they emigrated.
This is part of the rich heritage of Minnesota we have long celebrated.
However, today Minnesotans are deeply concerned when we hear reports of Islamophobia, racism, and
other forms of intolerance around our nation, abroad, and even in Minnesota. Anti-Muslim attitudes,
acts of anti-Semitism, and growing fear of refugees from Syria and other troubled countries are
increasingly finding expression in hateful speech, prejudice and even acts of violence in our state and
beyond. Now is the time to reaffirm our solidarity with and support of all who live and work in our
community, particularly for the newest Minnesotans among us. Our goal is to send a clear message that
all are welcome in Minnesota and that we stand united against the intolerance and hostility that too
many refugees and migrants have reportedly encountered in our state. As a community graced with a
rich diversity of people, let us join together to celebrate We are One MN: Standing United in
Celebrating Community.
We are One MN event details
When: Sunday, April 24, 2016, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Where: Saint Paul RiverCenter
175 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55102
What: Speakers, food, music, and spoken-word performances from many countries and
cultures. Greetings from local, state, and national elected officials. The exhibit “Tents of
Witness: Genocide and Conflict.” Ethnic handicrafts, art, and books available for
purchase. Art project. Videos of personal journeys of new and settled refugees in
Minnesota.
The program is sponsored and supported by a number of state and local leaders from public and private
sectors, including government agencies, faith communities, educational institutions, service clubs and
immigrant support groups.
Your support is critical. Consider adding your name and that of your organization to our list of event
sponsors. Then share the event widely with your memberships, constituencies, colleagues, friends, and
family. Most importantly, join us in this important celebration and stand with us to celebrate community
on April 24th.
Thank you,
Jessi Kingston, Director, St. Paul Department of Human Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity
Ellen Kennedy, Executive Director, World Without Genocide
Recommendation:
That Edina City Council sign on as an event co-sponsor.
Date: February 23, 2016 Agenda Item #: VIII.A.
To:Human Rights and Relations Commission Item Type:
Correspondence
From:MJ Lamon, Project Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:Correspondence Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
Correspondence received since the last meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
League of MN Human Rights Cities
Lvt sb„, League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions
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4100 Lakeview Avenue North
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
(763) 535-1051
www.leagueofmnhumanrights.corn
David A. Singleton, President
Sandra Harb, Vice President
Linda Freemon, Secretary
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February 1, 2016
To: Member Human Rights Commissi
From: David A. Singleton, Preside
Cc: Sandra Harb, Vice President and Acting Treasurer
Re: Membership Dues and Priorities for 2016
Dear Member Commission:
Happy New Year!! I hope that the year is starting out productive and full of ideas and initiatives in human
rights.
In November of 2016 the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions held its annual meeting and
elections as well as enjoying our Keynote Speaker, Andre Koen.
New executive leadership has been elected for 2016 and we are prepared to meet the challenges that the
citizens of Minnesota face in a rapidly changing world of uncertainties.
Please welcome the elected leadership team for 2016:
David A. Singleton-President, Sandra Harb-Vice President, Linda Freemon-Executive Secretary
In 2015 it was a priority for the executive team to review regularly what was working and simply what
was not working. We found outdated practices that were not beneficial for the league or the local
commissions.
There are changes needed to be made in order for the league to function to highest potential and provide
the necessary support to local commissions and organizations.
The league is working to amend its by-laws to expand our ability to be more effective in Minnesota
human and civil rights, as well to make the league more inclusive of organizations both public and private
that have goals and objectives similar of The League of Minnesota human Rights Commissions
"Supporting Minnesota Communities through local human rights commissions."
League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions
David A. Singleton, President 4100 Lakeview Avenue North
Sandra Harb, Vice President Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Linda Freemon, Secretary (763) 535-1051
www.leagueofmnhurnanrights.com
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The first step in restructuring the league is effective January 1, 2016 we have reinstated the league district
plan, and that is to cluster 5-6 cities and make them a district and assign a District Director to each of
those areas and that will be the liaison between that districts to the league. This approach will give you
direct access to your District Director and that Director will have direct access to your commission or
organization.
We have included a commission update sheet and we would as that you fill it out and mail it back to our
office, so we make ourselves accessible to you and are responsive to your needs.
Finally we would respectfully request that you continue to be a member commission and submit your
dues for 2016 in the amount of $100 upon receipt of the invoice attached to this letter and mail your check
to:
League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions
4100 Lakeview Avenue North
Robbinsdale. Minnesota 55422-2208
Our first regular meeting of this year will be on January 30th 2016 at 11:00am location to be determined.
We will send out official meeting notices to all commissions as well as posting on the website:
www.leagueofmnhumanrights org
Thanking you for all you support in the previous years and hopefully we can strengthen the relationship
starting this year.
"Supporting Minnesota Communities through local human rights commissions."
League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions
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David A. Singleton, President
Sandra Harb, Vice President
Linda Freemon, Secretary
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4100 Lakeview Avenue North
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
(763) 535-1051
www.leagueofmnhumanrights org
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THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS 2016 MEMBER
UPDATE AND VERIFICATION FORM
1.
(Commission Name)
2. Does your commission have an e-mail address? Circle: Yes No
If yes, e-mail address please:
3. Does your commission have a website? Yes No
If yes, website please:
4. Please furnish us with the names of your current Commissioners as ofJanuary 2016: (Attach separate sheet
if necessary)
Commissioner's Name Address E-mail Expiration Years of Services
Date of term : to Commission
5. Please indicate your current Commission Chairperson(s):
Commissioner's Name Address/Phone Email Expiration Years of Service
Date of Term to Commission
6. Please indicate the number of Commissioners authorized by your By-laws:
7. Please indicate the number of Commissioners presently serving as of January 2016:
"Supporting Minnesota Communities through local human rights commissions."
League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions
David A. Singleton, President Phone: (763) 535-0151
4100 Lakeview Avenue North E4-naH-, H-.)n@lea2.-ueofmn • nrianrights.org
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Invoke 02-0100 I 2-E Bill To: Human Rights Commission
Date: February 2, 2016 City of Edina
Customer HRCE 4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424-1394
Date Type Invoice # Description Amount Payment Balance
2/1/2016 Regular 02-010012 League Dues 2016 $ 100.00 $ 100.00
Total 100.00
Hease include the si:atement number on your check,
League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions
HRCE
February 2,2016
$100.00
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