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Maplewood Human Relations Commission
Minutes from Dec. 5, 1995
Present: Marie Koehler, Gordy Heininger, Regina Laroche-Thune,
Carol Cude, Lynne Croes. Absent: Gail Schiff, Linda Wainio.
Ex officio: Mike MCGuire, Sherrie Le
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by Chair, Marie
Koehler.
A motion to approve the agenda was moved, seconded and passed.
A motion to approve the minutes was moved. Discussion of the
mintues concerning the wording of whether we decided to have a
community program on domestic violence. We had not made a final
agreement on this topic. The change was noted. The motion to
approve the minutes, as amended, was seconded and passed.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Undate/reminder on school contacts for diversity and poster
contest: We will call all schools in early January. The letters
and information have been sent out. Sherrie will make extra
copies of them for us if the school contacts are unable to locate
the copies sent by mail.
B. Review revised draft of letter to businesses: One revision was
made in the letter. They will be sent to businesses when the
annual report it ready.
C. Review draft letter to area HRC's : All found the letter to be
appropriate. It will be sent out right away.
D. Update on Premier Bank donation: Mike has reached approval
from the bank for the donation.
Addition to Old Business: New members - We've been informed by
Sherrie that we must forward two names for candidates for each
opening we have on the commission. The City Council will
interview both candidates and make a choice. The selected
candidate will be formally appointed at a council meeting. The
candidates we recomnnmended will be interviewed on Dec. 7. Mike
suggested that we have a short report as to why we are making the
recommendations and send this to the council. The new candidate
will be at our next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS .
A. Draft publicity for poster contest: We reviewed the draft and
made a few changes. This will be submitted to local papers and
to "Maplewood in Motion."
B. 1996 Officers: Nominations for chair, vice-chair and secretary
were made. The results are: Chair: Gordy Heininger, Vice-Chair:
Carol Cude, Secretary: Lynne Croes.
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C. Annual Report Preparation: Discussion on what to include in
the 1995 Annual report; possibilites included a picture of the
members, new quotes, new information such as last year's which
included acceptable terms for people with disabilities, award
winners for the contests, diveristy pledge, events we
participated in or sponsored, violence-related information. Lynne
will look for information to include. Marie will check on
getting permission to include a Children's Diversity Pledge.
OTHER BUSINESS
Lynne reported on the information she had from contacting the
Family Violence Network. If we pursue a community event on this
topic, they want to participate in some way. They do have a
speakers bureau. Lynne will contact the Mayor to see if
Maplewood's "Partnership" group would like to join us. Lynne will
also call the Mixed Blood Theater group to see if they will
perform the play they wrote for Allina Health Systems on family
violence and ask about the cost. We discussed sources of
funding, which could include charitable gambling, the schools (if
they are included),and charging a small fee.
Sherrie received a call from a citizen who had a complaint about
discrimination at a local restaurant. Gordy will contact this
person to gather information and make an appointment if they
want. Carol will assist.
REPORTS
Mike reported that one complaint against a former city employee
has been dismissed by the Dept. of Human Rights. Another
complaint has been filed by a citizen against the police. A
meeting was held and all thought the issue was settled but a
letter has been received by the City from the Dept. of Human
Rights.
The police officers have started training in dealing with Hmong
members. An attorney, who is Hmong, made the presentation.
There has been no response to the bias offense report from
November.
AGENDA FOR JANUARY 2, 1996:
-Report on the Mixed Hlood Theater and
Partnership.
-Reminder to call the schools.
-Items for �onsideration for the annual
-Replies to invitation to regional HRC
response from the
report.
meeting.
(Regina will not be able to attend January's meeting.)
Re pectfully submitted,
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HRC Secretary