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MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
March 3, 1981
Present: Lucille Bryant, Peter Fischer, James Haynes, Maria Larsen,
Earl Marlow, Scott Roston, Sister Claire Lynch, Pat Williamson,
Robert Williamson.
Absent: Joe Benkovics.
Minutes of the February 3, 1981 meeting were approved as mailed.
Bob Williamson presented Maria Larsen with a placque and letter of apprecia-
tion from the HRA in recognition of her service over the years.
Announcement was made that Jim Haynes was accepted for membership on the MHRC
at the February 6 City Council meeting.
The election of officers took place. The following slate was drawn up:
Chairperson: Maria Larsen
Vice Chair: Peter Fischer
Secretary; Pat Williamson
Motion was moved by Fischer, seconded by P. Williamson, to close nominations.
Motin carried. Fischer moved to cast a unanimous ballot for the slate as
presented. Seconded by Bryant, and carried.
Agreement was reached to publicize the elected officers and some general
information about the Commission. The Secretary was asked to prepare a news
release for this purpose.
Consensus was reached that the Commission hold future meetings in buildings
accessible to the mobility impaired. The Chair noted that funding for an
elevator in City Hall has been discussed in the past. Allocations have been
approved but nothing implemented. This will be followed up.
Discussion was held on the makeup of the Annual Report. All agreed that the
Chair had done an excellent job of pulling all the information together. Chair
Larsen requested input on the format to be followed. It was agreed that it
should be in a format to include (1) introductory section with goals and object-
ives, and (2) commission accomplishments. The Chair and the Secretary will
draft the report to fit the suggested format and present to the Commission for
final input.
Chair Larsen reported that she had submitted information to the State Department
of Human Rights indicating how Maplewood HRC will handle claims under the No
Fault Grievance Process. New commissioners will receive training during the
Spring of 1981.
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Chair Larsen presented a By-laws amendment for discussion. Changes for
several Sections were considered. It was agreed that Larsen, Fischer and
P. Williamson would pull together proposed changes and present them at the
next meeting.
Scott Roston indicated he is_ interested in serving on the Commission and
will submit a formal application .for membership.
Items 7 (Report on League of MHRC Board Meeting) and 8 (Familial Housing)
were postponed to the next meeting.
The Chair briefly reviewed a possible discriminatory charge involving
Indochinese renters. Some feel they have been treated unfairly. She will
pursue this with the Attorney General's office.
Members were reminder of two upcoming events: the City Council recognition
dinner for commissioners on Friday evening, March 20; and the League of
MHRC board meeting, Saturday morning, March 21.
The next business meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. ,
location to be announced (may be St. Paul Priory) .
Meeting adjourned.
Submitted by
Pat Williamson
Secretary