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Maplewood Human Relations Commission
March 2, 1999
Minutes
Present members: Jim Bartingale, Gordy �Ieininger, Katie Thein-Kimlinger, Regina Laroche-
Theune, Joan Wurdeman, Carol Cude, Cheryl Johnson. Guests: Donna Brown, Barb Skoglund.
Guest speakers: Shirley Pierce and Don Gault. 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.
Jim recognized our guests. Regina made a motion to move the guest speaker presentation
from item #4 on the agenda to item #2. Jim seconded the motion and it was passed.
II. Presentation by guest speaker: Shirely Pierce and Don Gault with the "Initiative for
Vilence Free Communities in Ramsey County". The speakers presented their ideas on
violence prevention. They passed out brochures, posters, magnets and pins that they give
out to the community. They offered the HRC speakers for future training sessions. They
invited us to a musical on March 14. "What's the matter with the world today?", at
Blessed Virgin Mary Church.
III. A�proval of Minutes: Katie moved to approve the minutes. Carol seconded the motion
and it was passed.
IV. Approval of A e� nda: Katie added item VII to the agenda. Joan moved to approve agenda
as amended and Carol seconded the motion and it was approved.
V. Old Business
A. Inservice Update
1. ADA - Katie reported that the suburban Chamber of Commerce will partner
with us on this project. It will be on a Wednesday in May. Katie will set up a
meeting date and time with R. S. V.P.'s to Gina.
2. OutFront - Katie reported that Scott Fearing sent he a general training outline.
Discussion was made about the target audience, the agenda contents and the title
of the June training meeting. The HRC decided to have Scott come to April's
meeting for 15 minutes to discuss the agenda of the June meeting.
B. Annual Report - 1998
Several changes noted and Colleen will correct them. Katie approved annual
report with amendments, Gordon seconded the motion and it was passed.
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C. Gordon presented a visual update on what the display will look like and the cost.
Katie made a motion for Gordie to authorize a display board to be assembled for
$150.00 or less. Carol seconded the motion and it was passed.
D. Coalition Update - Joan updated the HRC. The February 24 meeting was held in
Stillwater. The of�icial name for the coalition is now "The Northeast Metro
Coalition for Human Rights". The target audience was presented. Room set-up
and refreshments etc. were discussed. The meeting will be held on April 14 from
7- 9 p.m. "Offensive Behavior Curriculum". The Stillwater HRC paid for the
community room rental. They were hoping that future meetings will be shared.
The purpose of the coalition: To strengthen individual community and interest
groups and mutual support. Provide collaborative community education.
Goals: The coalition tabled that discussion, but the coalition is informal and
unincorporated with no by laws at this point.
VI. New Business:
A. National Night Out - Colleen discussed the groups sought. Popcorn and ushers
with colorful vests were discussed to attract audiences to theater. National Night
Out is the 1 st Tuesday in August. August 3 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
B. Elections - Joan made a motion for Regina as chairperson. Regina respectfully
declined. Caroi nominated Gordon, Katie seconded it.
VII. City Business
Appointments will be made 4:45 on Monday.
2. March 22, public hearing regarding deer population at 7 p.m. at Carver
Community Center.
3. Workshop held - goal setting, council management staff. Discussion regarding
satellite office and three referendums.
Next January - discuss any items our HRC want Mike and Colleen to bring up at
the 2000 workshop.
4. Website - MIS person discussed.
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5. Waldorf School met with Council regarding a new school site.
6. Bruentrup Farm will probably be moved to a site on County Road D. Could get
75% from the state and 25% private donations.
VIII. A�enda for Next Time
- Outfront Speaker
- Poster
- Awards - decide when they will be presented.
- Display
- Partnership with violence free speakers. Colleen will bring postcard for us to view.
Adjournment - Carol made a motion for adjournment and Gordon seconded the motion.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan Wurdeman
Secretary, HRC