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April 1, 2003
Minutes
Members Present: Rita Ander, Barbara Damchik-Dykes, Gordy Heininger, Elmo Mattox, Joan
Wurdeman
Ex-officio: Kevin Rabbett
I. Called to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m.
II. Approval of Minutes: Motion was made by Gordy to approve the minutes as written. It
was seconded by Barbara and passed.
III. Approval of Agenda: Motion was made by Elmo to approve the Agenda with additions.
It was seconded by Gordy and passed.
IV. Old Business:
A. New member—Carol Watnemo was accepted last month by the City Council.
B. Gordy—April 29 seminar update. Speakers now set. Flyers will be distributed to
area churches with a cover letter. Pastor Benhardus will be the moderator from
the North Area Ministerial Association. Free video recording. Rita will send out
a press release next week. Kevin will send Mort Ryweck a flyer and Joan will
call a see if he will pass it along to Northeast Suburban Commissions.
C. Ordinance revisions have not gone before City Council yet, so specific change to
HRC bylaws and name have not been addressed yet.
V. New Business:
A. Applicant for membership was interviewed. HRC members were later polled by
the Chair by phone. The applicant was approved unanimously.
B. Poster judging was completed. First place was awarded in K-1 and 2-3
categories. First and Second place was awarded in 4-6 category. Essay contest
winner is Skyview Middle School represented by Kristin Glanz. Honorable
mention to Hill-Murray. Joan made a motion to award unused poster contest
money to the second place/honorable mention entry for the essay contest.
C. Annual Report was tabled until May 6 meeting.
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VI. Reports:
A. Gordy—People's Fair at North High School on March 15. It was very well
organized and well done. It was also well attended with a broad spectrum of
cultures represented.
B. Joan—housing issue. Made a presentation on the "Legacy of Maplewood"
proposed development and made a motion to send a letter to City Council and
Planning Commission in support of a portion of all future developments to be
affordable.
C. Rita—will be moving. Last meeting will be in June.
VII. Adjournment: 8:50 p.m.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Everyone to look at annual report and bring changes to May meeting.