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V. OLD BUSINESS
A. Accessibili#y Project
B. Peace Campaign - re�iswr �nd discuss�n - Rita
C. C)bje�tives and Mission �aferr�ent Discussion • Gor�tie
D. Irrs�nr�e Qiscussion - Marion HeNarrci - Go�ciie
E. . A�1:1k� Topic� discus�n � �irxta
F. Qiver�ify Gontest �tevlew/U�t�fA�ignr�ients
VI. NEW BU�FNESS
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B. Annua� fteport .
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Maplewood Human Relations Commission
November 14, 2000
Minutes
Present members: Elmo Mattox, Carol Cude, Rita Ander and Joan Wurdeman. Ex-Officio:
Colleen Callahan.
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m.
II. Approval of Minutes: A motion was made to approve minutes with two changes. It was
seconded and it was passed.
III. Approval of Agenda: Table IV. A. Until next month. A motion was made to approve
minutes. It was seconded and it was passed.
IV. Old Business
B. Peace Campaign - Rita talked to Lynn Elling about resources - he was excited about
this. He said one effective way is to find one teacher in each school to team up with
one parent to go with it. This year's Nobel Laureate meeting at Augsberg is March
11, 2001. The letters have already gone out. Rita will amend letter to the school
board and get it to Colleen to send out. Based on the response, will plan the next
stage.
C. Tabled because Gordie Heininger was absent.
D. Tabled because Gordie Heininger was absent.
E. Maplewood In Motion Topics - Discussion - Elmo Mattox. Elmo provided a folder
for each person containing samples of federal and state regulations that affect
businesses. Article topics? Target market? Sensitivity awazeness?
Joan: Maybe a dialogue "Frank & Jenny" - people would remember a dialogue or
story better than an article.
We can request to City Manager and Council that the Maplewood In Motion be
delivered to area businesses. Motion made and seconded for Colleen to research and
bring a draft. 17,000 homes + in Maplewood. Bulk mailing of postcards at .19 each
is too expensive.
V. New Business
A. Plan Diversity Contest - usually assign school now, but will wait until next month.
There was a short discussion about adding extra schools.
B. Colleen will call Premier Bank about the award money.
VI.
VII.
Reports
A. City - Colleen
1. There is a meet & greet new City Manager - Richard Fursman on December 6.
2. 911 did not pass
3. Any articles for Maplewood In Motion are due two months before the 29th of the
month (ex: March's article is due on January 29.)
4. Have one applicant - City Council now interviews all commission applicants.
Were more requests for applicants. We can recommend, but the City Council will
still interview all. We have one vacancy. Decided to invite candidates to meeting
to meet them, then be interviewed by City Council.
5. Colleen shared two incidences that happened in Maplewood last month.
B. No new updates on HRC members or other commission effort.
Adjournment - Meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m. Next meeting will be December 5,
2000 at 7:00 p.m.
Next Time Assignments:
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8).
List of subjects of proposed articles - Elmo.
Accessibility Project - Joan & Donna
Objectives & Mission Statement - Gordie
Inservice Discussion - Marion Helland - Gordie
Colleen - research & draft of letter to request MIl1�1 be delivered to businesses
Carol will update schools list for next time
Divide up schools for each member to call about the Diversity Contest.
Joan will write a note to the new City Manager inviting him to our December meeting
and future meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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Secretary, HRC
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CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM
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2) Will other commitments make regular attendance at meetings difficult? Yes No !'�
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3) On which Board or Commission are you interested in serving? (please check)
Community Design Review Board Park & Recreation Commission
Housing & Redevelopment Authority Planning Commission
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4) Do you have any s_..peci�c areas of interest within this Board's or Commission's scope of responsibilities?
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5) List other organizations or clubs in the Community in which you have been or are an active participant:
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6) Why would you like to serve on this Board or Commission?
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS PUBLIC.
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Schools to receive Diversity and Poster Contest Info.
Beaver Lake Elementary
1060 Sterling Avenue N.
Maplewood, MN 55119
(65l)702-8410
Carver Elementary
2680 Upper Afton Road
Maplewood, MN 55119
(651) 702-8210
*Judy Jemtrud, Principal
*Sharon Sandberg, Principal
Tri-District School
30 E. County Road B
Maplewood, MN 55117
(651) 487-5450 *Fred Storti
Frank Hernandez, Multi-Cultural Coord.
Weaver Elementary
2135 Bumingham Street
Maplewood, MN 55109
(651)748-7010
*Harold Lanning, Principal
Capitol City Adventists School (K-8)
1220 South McKnight
Maplewood, MN 55119
(651) 739-7484 Brent Lane
Edgerton Elementary
1929 Edgerton
Maplewood, MN 55117
(651) 722-2565 Mr. John Ahern, Principal
*Terry Tremain, Diversily Coord.
Gethsemane Luthern School (Pre-8)
2410 Stillwater Road
Maplewood, MN 55109
(651) 739-7540 *Ms. Joanne Revoir, Principal
Presentalion of BVM (K-8)
1695 Kennard Street
Maplewood, MN 55109
(651) 777-5877 *Ms. Mary Fritz
St. Jerome's School (Pre-8)
384 Rosela�n Avenue E.
Maplewood, MN 55117
(651) 771-8494 *Patrick McHugo
Transfiguration Church School (K-8)
935 Ferndale Street
Maplewood, MN 55119
(65 l) 738-2646 *Mr. Theodore Zarembsl:i, Prin.
Harmony Elementary
1961 E. County Road C
Maple�vood, MN 55109
(651)773-4505 *Joan
Schools to receive Diversity Contest Info. Only
Hill Murray High School
2625 East Larpenteur Avenue
Maple�vood, MN 55109
(651) 777-1376 Dr. Susan Paul, Principal
*Paul Dezie1748-2421
Mounds Park Academy (K-12)
2051 E. Larpenteur Avenue
Maplewood, MN 55109
(651) 777-2555 Mr. Roberl Kreischer, Principal
*Musa Moore-Foster
John Glenn Middle School
1560 E. County Road B
Maplewood, MN 55109
(651) 748-6310 Bob Meixner, Principal
*Doris Karls, Asst. Principa1748-6311
Maplewood Middle School
2410 Holloway Avenue
Maplewood, MN 55109
(651) 770-6510 Ruthanne Strohn, Principal
Jon Campbell, Asst. Principa1748-6509
Linda Dailey, Diversity Coord.
January 10,2001
FIELD(1)
Dear FIELD(2):
The Maplewood Human Relations Commission is once again proud to sponsor the Diversity
Awareness Award and/or Poster Contests. On behalf of the Maplewood Human Relations
Commission, I invite your school to submit an application for participation. Submissions are
due March 31, 2001.
The Diversity Awareness Award and Poster Contests recognizes students and/or educators of
elementary and secondary schools for their efforts to demonstrate an awareness of diversity in
our society. This project is a cooperative venture with the Commission, City Council and local
schools which provides an opportunity for educators to incorporate diversity into the curriculum.
In the near future a Commission member will contact you to discuss this project and answer
any questions you may have. You may also contact Colleen Dirkswager (770-4579) at
Maplewood City Hall with questions. We look forward to your participation!
Sincerely,
Gordie Heininger, Chair
Maplewood Human Relation Commission
Enclosures
APPLICATION FORM
2001 DIVERSITY POSTER CONTEST
MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Please complete this form and attach it to the back of your poster. The a{��lication is due NO LATER
than MARCH 31, 2001.
NAME OF APPLICANT(S) 1)
(P/ease print or type) First Last
2)
First Last
SCHOOLNAM
HOME ADDRESS
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER
HOMEADDRESS
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER
RETURN TO: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
2001 Diversity Poster Contest
Maplewood City Hall
1830 East County Road B
Maplewood, MN 55109
RULES FOR SUBMITTING A POSTER:
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I. Posters should be submitted on a 18" X 24" poster board. The poster should project an awareness of one or more of the many types of diversity
exhibited in our sociery. It should be titled with a diversity theme that describes the thought portrayed.
Posters will be judged on: " Originality " Creativiry " Relationship to a diversity theme * Design
11. Posters may be submitted by an individual student or a team of 2 students.
I�I. The poster should be submitted with the attached application form which inGudes: first and last names of applicant(s), school name and grade level,
home address and telephone number. (P/ease print or type.) Attach the application to the back of the poster.
IV. ELIGIBILITY. Students in grades K-5 who are residents of Maplewood or are enrolled in schools located in Maplewood.
V. DEADLINE. The application and poster are due no later than March 31, 2001. Please deliver or send to the City Manager's Office, Maplewood City
Hall, 1830 East County Road B, Maplewood, MN 55109.
VI. SELECTION. Maplewood Human Relations Commissioners will select winners on April 4, 2001. (One first place and one second place winner in
each of three age categories; K-7, 2-3, 4-5)
VII. PRESENTATION. The 2001 Diversiry Poster Contest awards will be presented in the spring at your school and will be displayed at Maplewood
Customer Service Office at Maptewood Mall. In addition, the first place winners will receive S25 and the second place winners will receive $10 for
each of the age categories (VI).
All students submitting posters will receive a certificate. Unfortunately, we will not be able to retum posters submitted for the award.
By submitting an entry, permission is granted to the Maplewood Human Relations Commission and the City of Maplewood to utilize
entries for display or reproductions for publishing and promotions purposes.
NOTE: This application shou/d be attached to the��sk of the poster.
2001 DIVERSITY AWARENESS AWARD
MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
The Maplewood Human Relations Commission is seeking applications for its 2001 Diversity Awareness
Award. The Commission will present the Award to an individual or group who submits a winning
application that implements the State ruling on multicultural, gender-fair, disability awareness curriculum
in a Maplewood public, parochial, or private school according to the following criteria developed by the
Commission. The PREMIER BANK OF MAPLEWOOD will recognize the efforts of this group or
individual by providing a$500 MONETARY AWARD.
RULES FOR SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION
Applications should be 1-2 pages in length including:
A. The present efforts your classroom or school uses to demonstrate an awareness of the
diversity of people in our society. The efforts should include a recognition of males and
females in non-traditional roles, persons with disabilities, and people of various ethnic and
racial groups.
Examples of efforts include but are not limited to: visual displays, school wide assemblies,
plays written and performed by students, projects or programs developed by students,
textbooks surveyed for groups represented, or field trips.
B. How your classroom or school will use the monetary award to increase student and/or citizen
awareness of people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. State the number of students and
community members served or participating in award benefits. Also prepare a time line or
the steps necessary to actualize your goal.
Examples of how to increase awareness include but are not limited to: in-services, speakers
at school or in the community, media resource purchases for school or community, small
group counseling, public forums, panel discussions, or proposed school programs including
community involvements.
Applications must be typed and attached to the application form which includes: first and last
names of applicant(s), school name, address and telephone number. (Please print or type)
III. ELIGIBILITY. Students who are residents of Maplewood and/or educators of elementary and
secondary schools located in Maplewood.
IV. DEADLINE. The application is due no later than March 31, 2001 to the City Manager's Office,
Maplewood City Hall, 1830 East County Road B, Maplewood, MN 55109.
V. SELECTION. Maplewood Human Relations Commissioners will select the winner on April 4,
2001.
VI. PRESENTATION. Presentation of the Diversity Awareness Award will be arranged with the
winning school at a school event in the spring.
1HRC\DIVERSIT.AWD
APPLICATION FORM
2001 DIVERSITY AWARENESS AWARD
MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Please complete this form and attach it to your application. Th��onlication is d�e NO �ATER than
MARCH 31 � 2001.
NAME OF APPLICANT(S)
(Please print or type) First • Last
SCHOOL
SCHOOLADDRESS
SCHOOL TELEPHONE NUMBER
First Last
First Last
First Last
GRADE
RETURN TO: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
2001 Diversity Awareness Award
Maplewood City Hall
1830 East County Road B
Maplewood, MN 55109
RULES
1. Prepare response to A and B.
2. Applicants must be residents of Maplewood or affiliated with one or more elementary and secondary
schools located in Maplewood.
3. Applications must be typed and on one side of the paper. Exhibits must be neat and well organized.
4. Applications are due no later than March 31, 2001.
5. Submission must be attached to this application form.
CRITERIA
Applications will be judged on:
1. CONTENT of the application statement.
2. EFFORTS to involve NUMBERS of school and community groups and/or individuals.
3. CREATIVITY of the effort.
CITY OF MAPLEW�OD
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSiON
1999 ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
POLICY AND ORGANIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
COMMISSION ROSTER/ATTENDANCE RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1999 CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2000 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 5, 2000
TO: Mayor Robert Cardinal
City Council
City Manager
FROM: Gordon Heininger, Chair
Human Relations Commission
RE: 1999 ANNUAL REPORT
The Maplewood Human Relations Commission respectfully submits its 1999 Annual
Report pursuant to Article IV, Sec. 2-75 of the City Ordinance.
During 1999 the Commission continued its mission of improving the human relations
climate of our community by sponsoring community events throughout the City of
Maplewood. The activities and accomplishments of the Commission are outlined in
this report, as well as its goal and objectives for 2000.
We look forward to expanding our activities in 2000 to include collaborative ventures
with other organizations and commissions. We look forward to enhancing our
relationships with all Maplewood City officials and departments for the benefit of our
residents.
March 5, 2000
To the Citizens of Maplewood:
It is my pleasure to submit to you, the citizens of Maplewood, the 1999 Maplewood
Human Relations Commission's Annual Report.
The terms "diversity," "hate crimes," "bias and prejudice,° "human rights," etc. can
arouse some interesting reactions. Many individuals shy away from these issues or
live in a vacuum, assuming that an act of bias or hate "couldn't happen in my
community." As in most situations, ignoring these issues or pretending they do not
exist, do not make them disappear.
It is sadly recognized among all Maplewood Human Relations Commission members,
that many individuals residing in this community are not even aware that this
Commission exists. We also know that other community members are aware of the
Commission by name only; they do not realize our function and purpose.
Thus, I invite you to read this report so that you can gain a better understanding of
our function and to learn more about human relations in general. I encourage you
to attend one of our monthly meetings so that you can experience first hand, what we
actually do. Finally, I challenge you to get more involved in the area of human rights,
as it impacts our community. I particularly challenge religious, educational, fraternal
and business organizations to work with us in a collaborative vein, to make this a
community in which we all can be pro�u to work and/or reside.
Sincerely,
Gordon Heininger, Chairperson
MHRC
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 (except July and August) at 7:00 p.m. normally on the first Tuesday of the
month 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 be accomplished by making reports and/or recommendations
to the City Manager and/or the City Council, and by engaging in public relations
and educational programs as it deems necessary to accomplish established
policy.
Additional copies of this report are available at the Maplewood City Hall upon
request. Contact the Commission Chairperson thre� •3h the City Manager's Office
(651-770-4524) concerning any matters relating to the Commission.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
ROSTER AND ATTENDANCE
Donna Brown
Carol Cude
Gordon Heininger, Chair
Barbara Skoglund
Regina Laroche-Theune,
Vice Chair
Joan Wurdeman,
Secretary
Katie Kimlinger
Jim Bartingale
Cheryl Johnson
Original
Appointment
Date
4-99
11-93
1-91
4-99
3-95
2-98
1-97
3-97
3-97
Colleen J. Dirkswager (ex officio)
Community Oriented Services Coordinator
Michael McGuire (ex officio)
City Manager
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End of
Term
12-02
12-00
12-98
12-00
12-98
12-00
12-99
12-99
12-00
No. Meetings
Attended
8/8
8/10
10/10
6/8
10/10
7/10
0/3
2/2
2/2
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1999 CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
JANUARY
* NE Coalition of Commissions
• Discussed In-service opportunities for Commission and Community
1. GLBT issues in Community with Out Front
2. ADA Accessible Environments
• Bias Crime Training with Police Chief Don Winger
* Updated Annual Report
FEBRUARY ' Prepared cover letter and annual report for distribution.
' Bias Offense Report (2)
' Developed National Night Out Program
• Hosted NE Coalition Meeting at City Hall
* Interviewed Candidates for Openings on Commission
MARCH
I_LT'71�
* Presented Annual Report to City Council
" Presentation by Shirley Pierce with initiative for Violence Free Families
and Communities in Ramsey County
` Selected winners for 1999 Diversity and Poster Contests
* Hosted GLBT Issues Inservice
• Co-Hosted Coaction with Inservice on Curriculum NE
MAY ' Presented Awards for Diversity & Poster Contests
` Prepared for National Night Out
* Bias Offense Report (1) Accessible Environments for Business
Community - Canceled due to lack of Community Interest
* Discussed Cabte Show "Inside Insight"
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
' Bias Offense Reports (1)
' No Scheduled Meeting
" No Scheduled Meeting
` Sponsored Performing Arts Event at National Night Out
'� Renewed member terms
* Bias Offense Reports (1)
* Planned 2000 calendar of activities.
' Hosted Peaceful Community Campaign "Together We Can Build a
Peaceful Community" Events at Maplewood Mall
• Built Quilts of Peace
'` Prepared Diversity Announcements for Contests
NOVEMBER ' Determined topics writing assignments for HRC Corner, Reviewed Cable
Show "Inside Insight" Developed new HRC Corner in Maplewood In
Motion
* Bias Reports (1)
• Developed Program with Schools to Grade Businesses on ADA
Compliance
DECEMBER ' Elected new officers for 2000
` Bias Reports (2)
• Interviewed Candidates for Openings on Commission
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2000 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Estabiish a partnership with local businesses, educational, religious and/or
fraternal organizations regarding human rights:
Sponsor and promote activities for the residents of Maplewood which will:
increase sensitivity in, and awareness of, an area(s) of human
rights; and/or
provide an opportunity for interaction between diverse members
of the community.
* Offer no-fault grievance mediation services to residents of Maplewood.
* Invite and encourage local schools to participate in the annual Diversity
Awareness Award and the Diversity Awareness Poster Contest sponsored by
the Maplewood Human Relations Commission and Premier Bank.
* Develop a working relationship with one or more of the Human Relations
Commissions in the Twin Cities area.
* Attend various workshops and educational/informational activities related to
diversity and human rights.
* Collaborate with the Department of Human Rights on projects of mutual
concern.
* Advise the Mayor, City Council and the City of Maplewood of human relation
issues.
" Collaborate with the Maplewood Police Department when acts of bias,
discrimination, and prejudice are reported.
' Promote and support awareness of the Americans with Disabilities Act
throughout the Maplewood private and public sectors.
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LISTING OF RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS OF
ACTS OF BIAS OR HATE CRIMES
MN CENTR FOR CRIME VICTIMS SERVICES
245 E. Sixth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
REGIONS HOSPITAL CRISIS PROGRAM
Psychiatric Social Worker (Crisis Situations)
640 Jackson/Emergency Room
NEIGHBORHOOD JUSTICE CENTER
500 Laurel Avenue
St. Paul
NEIGHBORHOOD JUSTICE CENTER (Spanish speaking)
426 South Wabasha
St. Paul
RAMSEY COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER
(Legal Assistance)
MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
MAPLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
(Emergency)
(Non-Emergency)
(Supervisor of Investigations)
MAPLEWOOD CITY HALL
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
(Interpreters available for
languages other than English)
FIRST CALL FOR HELP
(Information & Referral)
MINNESOTA RELAY SERVICE"
(651) 282-6256
(651) 205-4827(TTY)
(888) 622-8799
(651) 221-8922
(651) 222-4703
(651) 227-8497
(651) 215-0600
(651) 770-4500
911
(651) 777-8191
(651) 770-4537
(651) 770-4500
(651) 779-4995 (TTY)
(651) 296-5663
(651) 296-1283 (TTY)
(651) 224-1133
1-800-627-3529
If you are hearing or speech impaired or need to contact someone who is: Dial 1-800-
627-3529. Give the communications assistant (CA) your area code and number and
the area code and telephone number of the person you are calling. The CA will stay
on the line to type/voice communication.
** procedural response to acts of bias and prejudice to follow.
MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
PROCEDURAL RESPONSE TO
ACTS OF BIAS AND PREJUDICE
Action Steqs:
1. A Coordinator, appointed from within the Commission on a yearly basis,
will handle any contact of reported acts of bias and prejudice from the
Commission membership or the general public.
2. The Chief of Police will mail a cover letter from the Police Department and
also enclose a letter from the Commission with a brochure outlining the
victim's rights and resources that they might want to contact for further
assistance.
3. If a victim of a bias crime calls us, the Coordinator can offer to make a visit
with another Commission member to discuss, in detail, any further options
they may want to pursue. This visit, if requested, should be arranged as
soon as possible.
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Subsequent information regarding the incident will be shared with the
Commission and the media if relevant and appropriate.
Follow up to the victim(s) in writing or contact will be made if deemed
necessary.
Retevant names, titles, and phone numbers of those persons who may
have to be involved include:
CHIEF OF POLICE
Don Winger
651-770-4545
CITY MANAGER
Michael McGuire
651-770-4524
2000 BIAS RESPONSE COORDINATOR
Regina Laroche-Theune
651-773-0673
HRC STAFF LIAISON
Colleen Dirkswager
651-770-4579
HRC CHAIR
Gordon Heininger
651-772-2300
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