HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/1975 MNRC Monthly Meeting 5/6/ 75
Present: Kampf , Malley , Mahmood , Larsen , Banks , Ashworth
Guests : Janice Quick , Eric Blank , Don Kramlinger , George VanDrashek
Judy Fletcher
Community Education Program
Staff showed us film on Mpls "Community School " program ; very interest-
ing . However , concept suited to such an area with the diversifica -
tion of needs , ages , living styles , racial mix rather than a small
city such as Maplewood . Our Community Education Program is broad
based to serve larger community needs . Fiscal agent . . . City of
North St . Paul . Board appointed from North St. Paul , Oakdale ,
Maplewood to three year terms .
Q. of Don Kramlinger . . . how can HRC fit into programs ?
A . Constantly looking for members to Advisory Council . Rep from
Commission on the Council could be a direct service to the school
district . Meetings first Monday of each month , District Center , .
about a two hour meeting .
Janet Kampf: Asked that we be put on mailing list to receive
CEP meeting minutes .
Maplewood Community Services
Director Eric Blank said the department coordinates very closely
with Community Education .
Staff time for MCS going into developing new programs to cover
needs which are "out " there . Do not have the time in -house to do
more than observe and pass on information and visit with other
agencies . Have to supply the "basics " before tackling other
desirable projects . Tryinj to promote family oriented activities ;
leisuretime activities to draw families closer together ; try
strongly to get citizen involvement and make Maplewood an identifiable
factor in their lives .
Community facilities study? Tied up with Planning Commission program;
we should _really keep a personal eye on the matter .
Limited budget has led to cuts in programs for the handicapped ,
mentally retarded , teens , MAA etc .
Janet Kampf suggested that Eric keep us informed of things he would
like to get done---we can witness , write letters , drum up interest .
One of the most encouraging programs has been the Senior Citizens
Program .
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Janice Quick
Recreation Dept was responsible for getting Senior Citizens programs
started . Variety of activities and concern . Learning and growing
does not stop with retirement . Seniors themselves have been very
active . High number very loyal , willing and able to participate in
planning and development of programs , making her job much easier .
The program is not an "office " , involves entire community and all
agencies .
Janet Kampf: Read letter from Senator John Milton who asked us
to make sure that senior citizens are apprized of
the legislation passed which will benefit them e . g . property tax
credits , free fishing licenses , free admission to state parks ,
Golden Age passes .
TELEMED Brochure . Notice will bo placed in Mapl ewo'od Newsletter
that the brochure can be picked up at City Hall .
"Combating Discrimination in the Schools " . Booklet passed out .
HRA
Has gotten itself together; busy organizing ; Lorraine Fischer,
Chairperson . Has met with Counsel on legal matters ; going thru
statutory requirements for certification of members . HRA is
recognized by state but members have to be certified . Dwight Jessup
will resign from MHRC to assume full duties on the HRA ; cannot fit
both into his schedule .
AAP
April 3 - adopted ! No substantial changes . Special vendor require-
ment would not be put into effect for one year to see how we stand
with total program . Joanne has met with Department heads and all
city employees including social services . All personnel received
a copy of the AAP . Reaction ? Mixed !
General Business
Letter to Mr . Brisson . Thanking him for his interest but declining
his application .
Paul Caldwell : Council has formally terminated his appointment .-
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Commission Goals - Possibilities
--Community Service Program
-- Investigate social services
--investigate discrimination in community schools .
What is happening in the community can be an ungoing responsibility
for the Commission .
--What is actually happening to school programs . Check out Tony
Buhl , Claire Haberman , invite some of these resource people back .
--Film - Janet Grant will check it out . .
Next meeting . . . June 3 , 1975
�-- Maria Larsen , Secretary