HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/01/1998MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
September 1, 1998 Meeting
Minutes
Present - Members: Gordy Heininger, Katie Thein Kimlinger,
Jim Bartingale, Cheryl Johnson, Joan Wurdeman, Carol Cude,
Regina Laroche-Theune Ex -officio: Colleen Dirkswager
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by
chair Katie Thein Kimlinger.
II. Approval of Minutes: Regina moved to approve the minutes
of the June meeting as written. Carol seconded the
motion and it was passed.
III. Approval of Agenda: Carol moved to approve the agenda
as written. Cheryl seconded the motion and it was
passed.
IV. Old Business:
A. National Night Out Review - Everyone agreed that
the event was a success with overall attendance up
almost three times what it was last year. It was
agreed that we need to find a way to get more peo-
ple into the community center and theater. One
possibility would be signs and/or announcements.
Carol came up with an idea of having people get a
card stamped at various locations and then re-
ceiving a free drink (or other gift) when turning
in a completed card. With so many organizations
participating it was suggested that we need to re-
inforce the theme of National Night Out is crime
prevention.
V. New Business:
A. Annual Conference - The League of Minnesota Human
Rights Commissions will hold their annual confer-
ence on Sept. 26, 1998. If anyone is interested
in attending please contact Colleen.
B. Calendar for 1999 - The planning calendar for the
new year was reviewed and updated. The updates and
other changes will be finalized at our next meeting.
C. Expiration of Members Terms - Regina's and Gordy's
terms will expire the end of this year. Gordy in-
dicated that he will serve another term and Regina
will update us at our next meeting.
D. Bias Reports - Four bias offense reports that oc-
curred over the summer were reviewed. It was
suggested that we extend an invitation to our chief
of police to attend our next meeting and review the
letter and brochure that is sent to bias victims.
VI. Other Business:
Colleen has received an application from a resident to
serve on the commission. The candidate will be inter-
viewed at our next meeting.
Colleen also distributed information regarding a pro-
test against 'media racism' to be held Sept. 12, 1998
and an Asian American Festival which will be held Sept.
19, 1998.
Colleen has also received a couple of suggestions for a
community event the commission could sponsor this year.
These will be discussed further at a future meeting.
Colleen updated us on the community center office lo-
cated in the Maplewood Mall and passed around a sign up
sheet to volunteer at the office.
VII. Reports:
A. City of Maplewood - None
B. Agenda Items for October Meeting
1. Interview HRC Candidate
2. Finalize Calendar
3. Display Dialogue
4. Review Materials for Bias Crimes
5. Review Diversity Award Announcement
VIII. Adjournment: Gordy moved to adjourn the meeting.
Carol seconded the motion. The motion passed and the
meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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m Bartingale 7
Recording Secretary