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Home My WebLink About1988 Annual Report /1//? _ MEMORANDUM Action by Councii s; Endorsed t/ Modified TO: City Manager Rejecter? FROM: Staff Services Coordinator Dat° RE: Human Relations Commission Annual Report DATE: May 15, 1989 INTRODUCTION Attached is the Human Relations Commission 1988 Annual Report for your information and review. Pat Williamson, Chair will be present at the May 22nd Council Meeting to answer any questions. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the 1988 Human Relations Commission Annual Report. GJB:lnb TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL 1 POLICY AND ORGANIZATION 2 COMMISSION ROSTER/ATTENDANCE RECORD 3 ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS 4 1989 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 6 APPENDICES COMMISSION ORDINANCE A COMMISSION BROCHURE B HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD NOMINATION FORM C HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD PLAQUE D CITY OF jr41 M Ap LEW 0 0 Dr ,. 1380 FROST AVENUE MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA 55109 seg_ 7 y HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION March, 1989 To: Mayor John Greavu City Council City Manager From: Patricia A. Williamson, Chairperson Human Relations Commission The Maplewood Human Relations Commission respectfully submits its 1988 Annual Report pursuant to Article IV, Sec. 2-75 of the City Ordinance. During 1988 we continued our work toward improving the human relations climate of our community. We look forward to expanding ng our Cty officialsies in departments9 and to tforltherbenefitsofps our, th all City residents. POLICY AND ORGANIZATION The MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION was created by City Ordinance No. 239 on April 18, 1968. It is the policy of the Commission to fulfill its charge as a partner with the State Department of Human Rights, in securing for all citizens equal opportunity in housing, employment, public accommodations, public services and education; and to work consistently to improve the human relations climate of the community. There are seven members on the Commission, appointed for three-year terms by the City Council upon recommendation of the Commission. Meetings are held monthly at 7:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday, at Maplewood City Hall . All meetings are open to the public. It shall be the duty of the Commission to implement its policies. Such implementation may consist of reports and/or recommendation to the City Manager and/or the City Council , and to engage in such public relations and educational programs as it may deem necessary to the accomplishment of established policy. A free informational pamphlet is available upon request. Contact the Commission Chairperson through the City Manager's Office (770-4524) concerning any matters relating to the Commission. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ROSTER AND ATTENDANCE Appointment End of No. Meetings Date Term Attended Suzanne Hoyt 3 Clemence Kwapick 0 Sister Claire Lynch 1-85 12-88 9 John Prey 1-87 12-90 6 Scott Rostron 1-85 12-88 3 Karla Sand 1-86 12-89 10 Pat Williamson 1-85 12-88 8 Gail Blackstone (ex officio) Michael McGuire (ex officio) ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1988 . . . . GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Reviewed goals and objectives and set priorities. . . . . COMMISSION VACANCY Advertised and contacted several interested persons. PUBLICITY FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY AND HUMAN RIGHTS DAY OBSERVANCES Articles/news releases in the Maplewood Review, St. Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch, and the Minneapolis Star Tribune; messages displayed on Ramsey County Home sign, and Maplewood State Bank electronic sign. Distributed information packets to local schools on the Human Rights Essay Contest. . . HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD Reviewed criteria and process for the second annual award. Publicized and mailed out nomination forms. Three nominations were received: - Audrey Hughes -�4arle e� ron Caroijk. Oe-A3,31^- - 1^-- Lku e (147 The Commission recommended Audrey Hughes as the recipient to the City Council for her work with immigrants and her dedication to others. Plans were made to present a plaque at a luncheon meeting of the Suburban Area Chamber of Commerce. . . . . HRA LIAISON John Prey continued as Commission Liaison to the Maplewood Housing and Redevelopment Authority. He regularly attended meetings and shared mutual concerns. . . . . NO FAULT GRIEVANCE TRAINING Commissioner Prey completed basic training to become certified in this process. . . . . NO FAULT GRIEVANCE CASES Commissioners worked with four No Fault cases this year, and answered other inquiries of possible discrimination. Areas of discrimination covered were race, public assistance, age and national origin. . . . . LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION The Commission reviewed legislation pertaining to amendments to the Human Rights Act. Areas included were marital status, familial status, disabled people/service dogs, contract compliance and enforcement. . . . . ESSAY CONTEST Developed criteria and process for the Human Rights Essay Contest. Winner was Kathleen Westerhaus (see eafromand Mahoto lewood elsewhere Bank Chairmank Donald Regan in n received a $100 savings bondp recognition of her achievement. . . . . MEMBER RECOGNITION ights At the Annual Conference of theGowere reSelectedan toRthe Board ofsDirectors� in St. Paul in October, two commissioners Karla Sand as Director-at-Large, and Pat Williamson as District Director. . . . . OUTREACH ACTIVITIES Commissioner Prey attended a meeting of the St. Paul Human Rights Commission. . . . . BYLAWS Commission Bylaws were reviewed and updated. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS Maplewood maintained an active role in the League, a coal i mson tion ofelolocalthuman an rights commissions throughout Minnesota. Commissioner President, and Commissioner Sand served on the Board of Directors. Hu Commissioners Lynch and Williamson n attended ofthe Possible"y sponsoredce by on the mMi nnegota in December focusing on "A Vi Department of Human Rights. Featured n speakers aRoundtabl e JDi scusBulian �on nd and City Susan Manager Commissioner Williamson participated Michael McGuire and Staff Services Coordinator Gail Blackstone also attended the conference. 1989 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES o Promote awareness of human rights throughout the private and public sectors -- distribute brochures, seek nominations for annual human rights award, cooperate and coordinate activities with other commissions o Achieve No Fault Grievance certification -- attend basic/advanced training o Encourage and promote greater recognition of Martin Luther King Day and Human Rights Day -- use publicity and a school essay contest o Formulate a City human rights program -- review personnel policies and equal opportunity guidelines o Create educational articles on human rights with a local interest. o Redesign Commission logo. S The MAPLEWOOD rci REL We OencouCOMMISSION peopl e sto becomebarmemberp tohhel pchartered co pl i sh Maplewood City Coun the following tasks: o Advise the City of Maplewood on Human Rights Matters. o Assist all citizens and businesses of Maplewood with questions concerning the Minnesota Human Rights Act. o Provide education about the Minnesota Human Rights Act to all groups, citizens and businesses in the City of Maplewood. o Work with the City Council to provide a discrimination free environment in Maplewood. o Solve Human Rights problems on a local and informal level . o Assist the Minnesota Department of Human Rights in enforcing the Minnesota Human Rights Act. To become a member of the Maplewood Human Relations Commission, call the City Manager's office at 770-4525. The Maplewood Human Relations Commission holds monthly meetings open to the public. To find out when the next Commission meeting will be held, contact the City Manager' s office (770-4525) . MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION NOMINATION FORM HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD (Award criteria on back of sheet) Name of person being nominated: (please type or print) Address Reason for nomination: Submitted by: Address Telephone Return this form no later than October 31, 1987 to: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Maplewood City Hall 1830 East County Road B Maplewood, MN 55109 MHRC - CRITERIA FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD The Maplewood Human Relations Commission will award the Human Rights Award to a citizen or group in Maplewood based on the following accomplishments: o performed a specific service as a volunteer or paid employee to eliminate discrimination based on sex, race, relition, or o shown commitment to protecting and preserving the dignity and worth of all persons. Specific information/instructions on other side.