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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/05/1988 MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday, January 5, 1988 Maplewood City Hall 7:15 p.m. ATTENDEES Scott Rostron, Chair Susanne Hoyt John Prey Sister Claire Lynch Karla Sand Mike McGuire, City Manager Meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Scott Rostron, Chair. I. MINUTES Motion was made to accept the Minutes of the December 8, 1987 meeting with the following change, was seconded and voted in favor. December 8 minutes should reflect that the Human Rights Award is to be given to both Ed and Delores O'Mara. II. HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD Scott presented the Commission's recommendation for the Human Rights Award to the Maplewood City Council at their December 23, 1987 meeting. The City Council approved the recommendation to award the Human Rights Award to Ed and Delores O'Mara. Tonight's plans include getting a plaque made, making a public announce- ment and preparing for the Chamber of Commerce meeting where the Award will be presented. The Chamber meeting is on January 28 at 12:00 noon at Weber's Super Club. Scott will notify the O'Maras and Mr. Johnson. Scott will present the award at the Chamber meeting. Scott will also invite the O'Mara children. Mike McGuire will coordinate the press information onthe presentation and also getting a plaque made. Scott will coordinate all of this with Chuck Wiger of the Chamber. Scott thanked Karla Sand for suggesting that the Commission present this Award. Minutes/1/5/88 Page 2 III. HUMAN RIGHTS DAY ACTIVITIES Sue talked to the Maplewood National Bank and they put on their sign "Share the Dream" 12-10-87 - Human Rights Day. Karla talked to the Ramsey Nursing Home and they also honored the day on their sign. Sister Claire attended the State Human Rights Day dinner and heard Chevez speak. IV. MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY ACTIVITIES - Monday, January 18, 1988 Sister Claire reported that Hill-Murray and the Priory had plans for celebrating the holiday. Sister will also contact the other schools in the district to remind them of the holiday. Karla will contact the Ramsey Nursing Home and Sue will contact the Maplewood State Bank. V. GRIEVANCES No report VI. HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY John the Commission's representative on the Authority attended his first meeting. John gave a brief summary of the meeting and how he looked forward to a role on this Authority. Mike discussed the Winter Carnival and Maplewood's involvement. He also addressed some of Maplewood's housing areas such as senior housing and public housing. Scott stated that the Commission is concerned that the Authority be aware of state and local codes as far as discrimination is concerned and the Commission be kept informed. VII. MINNESOTA HUMAN RIGHTS LEAGUE ACTIVITIES Karla is on the Board as well as Pat Williamson. The first meeting for this year is on January 16 at Falcon Heights. Minutes/1/5/88 Page 3 VIII. OTHER BUSINESS Karla Sand, Pat Williamson and Sister Claire attended the Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Human Rights League. At that meeting the point was brought up for Commissions to ask their respective Cities if they have a Personnel Committee. Maplewood does not have a Personnel Department or a Personnel Committee. Mike stated that the City is in the process of hiring someone into such a position and that person would be the liaison to this Commission. At that time the Commission may be asked to review policies, procedures, and job descriptions, etc. Mike suggested that the Commission present the 1987 Annual Report to the Council in March or April of 1988. Meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:45 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for February 2 at 7:15 p.m.