HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/10/1981 MINUTES
Maplewood Human Relations Commission
November 10, 1981
Present: Fischer, Haynes, Lynch, Rostron, P. Williamson
Regrets: Bryant, Larsen
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Vice Chairman Peter Fischer called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
Peter noted that his name was misspelled in the October minutes. Motion to approve
the Minutes of the October 6, 1981, meeting, as corrected (with Peter's last name
correctly spelled) was moved by Lynch. Seconded by Haynes, and carried.
Announcements
The public housing tour was attended by Peter Fischer, Sister Clare Lynch, and
Maria Larsen. They felt it was a worthwhile experience.
Correspondence
The Secretary was provided witha copy of a letter sent by Peter Fischer to the
Commissioner of the State Human Rights Department regarding the HRC familial housing
survey. To date, no response has been received. Peter will follow-up.
Goals and Activities - 1981-82 (SEE SEPARATE SHEET ATTACHED - PLEASE REVIEW)
Discussion ensued on the various goals and activities of the MHRC. (These will be
listed on a separate sheet rather than included in the Minutes, in order to have
available for further discussion.) In connection with this item, some time was
spent on ways to publicize Commission activities and objectives. Suggestions included
possibly a regular column in the Maplewood Review to explain the Commission and the
involvement in the No Fault Grievance Procedure. Also, possibly distributing a
pamphlet in high school libraries. Preparation of a good, solid, article on the
Commission for publication in the Maplewood Review was considered; contact with
community groups, Chamber of Commerce and any prominent persons in our locality was
mentioned. These ideas will be pursued at further meetings. Inviting the City Council
to a regular HRC meeting was also favored.
Accessibility Survey
Scott Rostron explained how these surveys have been conducted in the past. One or
two HRCs have been involved to date. Coon Rapids found that awareness of inaccessible
buildings was high following their survey, and some steps have been taken to make
changes. This project served to heighten community concern of the issue. Scott noted
that the evaluation tool used in one of the surveys is being redeveloped, and might
be useful to review when completed. Peter Fischer suggested we invite someone to our
next meeting to explain the details of the accessibility survey conducted in Coon
Rapids. Sett will follow-up on this. Mileage will be paid for the visitor (s) .
Annual Report 1980
Bob Williamson made a brief appearance and distributed the Annual Reports to the
members. Everyone was extremely pleased with the cover design.
Commission Vacancies
Two vacancies exist on the Commission and steps will be taken to publicize.
Members were reminded to review the listing of Goals and Activities and prioritize
prior to the next meeting on December 1st. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Submitted by
Pat Williamson