HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/04/1999Maplewood Human Relations Commission
May 4, 1999
Minutes
Present members: Jim Bartingale, Gordy Heininger, Katie Thein-Kimlinger, Regina Laroche-
Theune, Joan Wurdeman, Carol Cude, Cheryl Johnson, Donna Brown, Barb Skoglund. Ex-
Officio: Colleen Dirkswager, Mike McGuire.
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chair Jim Bartingale.
II. Annroval of Minutes: Katie moved to approve the minutes. Carol seconded the motion
and it was passed.
III. Annroval of A e� nda: Katie moved to approve the agenda. Carol seconded the motion and
it was passed.
IV. Old Business
A. Inservice Update
1. ADA - everything is set up. Colleen states only 12 cards have come in. Colleen
has sent out more press releases. Colleen can also send to the White Bear Avenue
Business Association and put notice on local cable channel. Yellow arrow sign
will be put in front of Maplewood Community Center.
2. Outfront - The Human Relations Commission worked on the outline and title for
the presentation and formation of a letter of invitation to the target audience.
"Upfront with Outfront," "meeting the needs of our G.L.T.B. residents" was a title
we came up with tentatively.
B. Display Update - Gordan said North High Industrial Arts should have the board done
by June meeting.
C. Partnership discussion with Violence Free Families and Communities - Colleen spoke
for Regina. Regina called Violence Free Families and will meet with them this
summer. The mall picked October 15-17 as the date set for Violence Free
Communities. We discussed having a booth at the mall with the Violence Free
Families and Communities. More discussion will take place at the September meeting.
Barb and Regina will get discussion going.
D. Award Presentation Update
1. Mayor and Katie presented the award to Hill Murray High School on Tuesday,
April 27th. Pictures were taken. Regina is awaiting word from Tri-District
School. Joan called Weaver Elementary School in April and is awaiting word from
them. Mayor and Premier Bank will be available to present awards.
2. Poster Contest Letter - Gordon will draft a letter. Discussion was held about
when to send the letter out. There was also discussion about how we can expand
the word about poster contest. More discussion will be held in October's meeting
for increasing marketing tactics.
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E. National Night Out - Colleen updated HRC about the August 3, 1999 National Night
Out from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. New groups are being recruited. The outdoor stage will
attract more people. Aztec Indian troop will present. Outdoor attractions will be
under tents.
V. New Business
A. Coalition Training Session Report - Joan, Gordy and Regina attended the meeting.
Gordy and Joan updated HRC about the well presented meeting. We would like to
invite her back for future inservices/training.
B. Discussion on Diversity Contest/Changes - Discussed calendar of the poster winners
for year 2000. We could make a calendar or note cards with pictures with each
winner's entry on them. The city could sell them for $11.00. Discussed splitting
monies for two diversity winners if there is a tie. Further discussion will be at a future
meeting.
VI. Reports
City update - Mike updated HRC on the following:
1. Bruentrup Farm
• $100,000 donated by the Bruentrup Family
• $100,000 sought from State of Minnesota
• $50,000 sought from donations. Council does not want to spend city money.
2. Deer - still working on issue.
3. Geese - concern about increased population and health concerns.
4. Community Center - 178 thank yous from seniors for tax help.
5. City talking about our own T. V. show with Suburban Community Channel. Cable
T. V. must give cable access for free.
VII. Ad�urnment - Carol made a motion for adjournment and Katie seconded the motion.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan Wurdeman
Secretary, HRC
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