HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/03/1999Maplewood Human Relations Commission
November 3, 1999
Minutes
Present members: Gordy Heininger, Regina Laroche-Theune, Joan Wurdeman, Carol Cude,
Donna Brown. Ex -Officio: Colleen Dirkswager, Mike McGuire.
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chair Gordy Heininger.
II. Approval of Minutes: Joan moved to amend the minutes. Carol seconded the motion.
Joan moved to approve minutes as amended. Carol seconded the motion and it was
passed.
III. Approval of Agenda: Regina moved to approve the agenda. Donna seconded the motion
and it was passed.
IV. Old Business
A. Plan to have a follow up meeting with initiative for Violence Free Families. The mall
event went fairly well on October 16 & 17. Three or four quilts will be made from all
the cloth squares made by people. A youth choir sang. Some of the other events we
sponsored were not as well attended such as the welcoming places and parenting
classes. Discussion about whether our commission wants to incorporate building a
peaceful community training sessions as part of our continuing agenda. We could
make a resolution about this as a commission. Plan to put peaceful community
campaign an annual event starting next October. Regina read a declaration peace/non-
violence from the U.N. assembly. Plan more peaceful community discussions in
December meeting. Colleen elaborated on the purpose of a welcoming environment
interactions with different age groups. Words and means to de-escalate situations in
stores. Crime watch.
B. Gordon stated our committee name is now on the header of our display. Spoke about
a logo - possibly two hands in a handshake. Other ideas discussed.
C. Commissioners split contact responsibility between all Maplewood schools.
D. First three monthly assignments given Gordy will write the 1 st article. Regina will .
write 2nd peaceful community and Joan will write 3rd A.D.A.
V. New Business
A. Donna suggested going to schools and having students try going blindfolded, riding in
wheelchairs or have students write observations about places of business of public
places. Joan will make contact to get some equipment for loan with City's etc. Donna
and Regina will contact a school about student's availability.
B. Interview Candidates - No candidates today.
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C. Resolution for Katie's resignation. Regina made a motion to approve. Carol
seconded the motion it was passed.
VI. Reports
I . November Elections:
Mayor - Bob Cardinal
Councilmembers - Julie Wasiluk, Ken Collins
2. Referendums:
Levy for learning - no
Fire department levy - passed
Park levy - no I Q- -
Liquor lwv�`- passed
3. Fire equipment needs.
VII. Adjournment - Carol made a motion for adjournment and Joan seconded the motion.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Joan Wurdeman
Secretary, HRC
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