HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/03/1998r
Y
MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
March 3, 1998 Meeting
Minutes
Present - Members: Regina Laroche-Theune, Cheryl Johnson, Joan
Wurdeman, Carol Cude, Katie Thein Kimlinger, Jim Bartingale
Ex -officio: Mike McGuire, Colleen Dirkswager
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM
by chair Katie Thein Kimlinger.
II. Approval of Minutes: Joan moved to approve the minutes of
the february meeting as written. Carol seconded the motion
and it was passed.
III. Approval of Agenda: Regina moved to approve the agenda as
written. Joan seconded the motion and it was passed.
IV. Old Business:
A. Review/Finalize Annual Report - The 1997 HRC annual report
was reviewed. There was dicussion around the policy and
organization. It was decided to leave the policy and
organization as is for this year. The calendar of ac-
tivities was edited to more accurately reflect the com-
missions accomplishments. The calendar of holidays and
multicultural events was updated and the procedural
response to acts of bias and prejudice was moved to a
page preceeding the table of contents.
B. In-service Update - An in-service on gang activity will
be presented by a member of the police academy at our
May meeting. Invitations will be extended to members of
the school district, the Parks and Recreation Administra-
tion, and any other interested parties. In June, Lori
LaBey is available to present an in-service on "Senior
Sensitivity".
C. Community Event - The St. Paul Association of Realtors
will be presenting the Fair Housing Community Event next
month. Mike McGuire, the instructor, and two realtors
will make up the four member panel for this event.
I
D. Display Dialog - Tabled to next meeting.
E. National Night Out - Joan presented an activity from the
Edina HRC. It was decided to table this dicussion until
the next meeting.
F. Poster Contest Update - The Diversity Awareness Poster
Contest will take place at next months meeting. Any
follow-up school contacts should be made at this time.
V. New Business: - None
VI. Other Business: - None
VII. Reports:
A. City - A community service center will be opening March
25th at the Maplewood Mall. The center will be
staffed by police officers, city staff personnel,
and volunteers.
B. Agenda Items for April Meeting -
1. Display dialog
2. National Night Out/Edina HRC information
3. Poster Contest
4. Schedule awards ceremony
5. Proposal of middle school similar to Tri -District
6. Reply card associated with the HRC annual report
VIII. Adjournment: Carol moved to adjourn the meeting. Cheryl
seconded the motion. The motion passed and the meeting was
adjourned at 8:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
tBtingale
m
Recording Secretary