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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/02/1989 AGENDA MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Tuesday, May 2, 1989 7:00 p.m. Maplewood City Hall 1 . Approval of Minutes 2. Update of Grievances 3. Old Business * Update on Racism * Essay Contest * Educational Articles * 1988 Annual Report * Human Rights Award 4. New Business * Discussion with Commission Applicants 5. Reports 6. Adjournment MINUTES MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION . _ Tuesday, April 4, 1989 Maplewood City Hall 7:00 p.m. PRESENT Carol Engel Pat Williamson Sr. Claire Lynch Paul Sand Karla Sand Scott Rostron Mike McGuire Gail Blackstone 1. MINUTES Motion was made, seconded and voted in favor to accept the March 7, 1989 minutes as presented. 2. OLD BUSINESS A. Essay Contest - Commission will continue the essay contest as one of its programs. Timing will be in the fall and will be offered to Maplewood 8th grade students. Sr. Claire will contact President Reagan of Maplewood State Bank regarding his continued support of the program. Sr. Claire and Carol will review the criteria, select dates for the program, and draft a letter co the schools and report at the next meeting of the Commission. 'entative dates for the contest activities are: send letter to schools in September, have them returned by November 10 and present the award in December on or near Human Rights Day. B. Annual Report - Gail distributed a draft for review. The size of the report will be similar to the Maplewood in Motion booklet and will also be used for distribution throughout the year. Commissioner Williamson received permission from the Maplewood Review to use the articles and photoes on the Commission's programs in our Annual Report. Pat will contact Audrey about a copy of the placqueto be included in the report. Carol will call Gail with a quote to be included as well. Mike will forward the completed Annual Report to the City Council. Minutes/April 4, 1989 Page 2 C. Educational Articles - Commissioner P. Sand contacted Mary, editor of the Maplewood Review about the Commission submitted human rights \— articles to the newspaper on a regular basis; preferably monthly. Commission agreed that members may submit articles to the full commission; not for editing but for information on the topics. Paul will submit the first article with the minutes for the next meeting. D. Desegregation - Because of the recent resignation of the Superintendent of Schools for District 622, this project is on hold for another month. 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Racism - Scott became aware of problems of a racial nature at North High and wanted the commission to discuss and consider a course of action. Scott and Paul will discuss the situation with Ken Collins of the Maplewood Policy Department and report back at the May meeting on the role of the commission in this activity. 4. REPORTS A. Affirmative Action Plan of the City of Maplewood - Gail distributed a copy of the Utilization Report to all members and a complete copy of the Plan to Pat Williamson as Chair. Plan has been submitted to the State of Minnesota and a few minor corrections have been also submitted. When the Plan is accepted by the State and approved by the City, the City will be certified by the State of Minnesota. Then copies will be given to all Commission members. Commission commends Mike and Gail for the Plan and the City's compliance with the State of Minnesota. B. Personnel Policies - Gail will submit copies to the Commission as she reviews and updates them. C. Together - Gail distributed a copy of this publication of the League of Human Rights Commissions. D. Civil Rights Update - Scott asked if anyone receives this publication and does the League receive it. 5. APPLICANTS Pat will send a letter to the 5 applicants for membership on the Commission inviting them to the next meeting. At this time they can observe our agenda and indicate their interest in membership. Pat will also send a copy of the Annual Report. Minutes/April 4, 1989 Page 3 6. ACTION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING A. Racism B. Essay Contest C. Educational Articles D. Potential New Members E. Annual Report F. Human Rights Award Motion was made, seconded and voted in favor of adjourning at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 11 Ka Ka a V. Sand Secretary