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Home My WebLink About05/02/199505- �?- f1S 15:1�1 F�T 61? ?�i 13::1 Labor & IIIiI11STi•�' �1�0� Maplewood F�um�n ReIatious Com.mission 1V�inutes from May 2, 1995 P,resent: Marie Koehlec, Carol Cude, Gordy Heininger, Ga� Sch� Re�ina Y.aroche-Theune, Lynue Croes, Y.inda Wainio Ex-offi�cio: Sherrie Le, Mike McGuire The meeting was called to order ai 7_OS pm by Chair Nlarie Koehler. A motion to approve the agenda was moved, seconded a.nd passed A motion to approve the minntes was macie after suggesting that Lynne si�a the minutes with "Respectfully submittec�--_-". Motian seconded and a�prove� Old Susiness in re arati r en house: Marie designed a$yer ativertisi.ng "Saulsjourney" fvr the open house. Suggesbions an conteut and to add a notice of need for sign language interpretation were discussed. This will be ma�ed out to our usual ma�7ing list recipients_ Marie has an�anged to get some bool�arks with a multiculhiral message to i�and out_ The schedule for setting up, staffing and cleaning up the display waS arranged, Gordy, Carol and C�ail will set up and staffthe display from 4-6 pm. Lynne, Lnnda� and Re�i.na w1t staff and clean up from 6-8 pru Gra� w�l look for a brochure on gay/Iesbian issues and Sherrie w�l get the table, chairs and supplies we need_ At this point, Marie left to a�tend her evening class {7-30 pm). Feedback Qn Awards Ceremony: The ceremonies at Mounds Park and Presentation went well. Ajt Mounds Parl� one teacher had selected posters ta s�bmit for comperition. Since t�us had happened, not aII cb�dren who made pasters would get a certificate. Next year we wiil state that �1 enRries wt�1 receive certificates on our promorional materials. Ffate Crim�_r��e: The revi.secl proposal was discussed and two revisions were suggested: #2- "The Comm1scion or the Chief of Police w1I ma� a letter of support to the victun(s)...." aud #6- add titles/positions and names of. Chief af Police, C"rty M�nager, fiuman Resources O-�ce, Commission Chair, Hate Crimes Respon�e Caordinator_ A brief discussion on training for commission members followed. Sherrie su�gested the Mort Ryweck, T eagae of l�irmesota Human Rights CommT�.�ions, speak to our gz'oup_ We decided to invite hnm to the October meeting. We need to understand what we should say and do, and not say and do. Commur� v rrt : Re.gina had contacted iflusion Theat�re and M�ed Blood Theatre abaut performances they could offer in the fall. After discussing the poss�bilities, she suggested that we sponser a disc:ussion on race a:nd grejudice fallowing the opening night performance of �'o Kill a Mc�ckfngbird. Regina has been hired as the assistant director for the summer youth theater pro�ram. Ttus idea was eagerly agreed upo� Ihe play will be held in the theater of tbe i�5��-;15 15:15 Fal 612 2;17 1�2� Labr.�r & Industr�' �Oi�� community center on July 27, 2$, 29. We w11 see if the mayor will be available to lead the discussion. We would atso l�ce to have refreshments available in the banquet room, whzch must be reserved. Gail and LynnE w�11 assist �t� in planning this_ We wilt announce it in the July issue of'�faplewoodin Motion." Infom�ation must be sabmitted for publication no laLe� than 7une 1. New $usiness Tri-Distr-ict Communitv Schoot_ Mar�7yn Vazs joined us to descn�e and explain the plans for the tri-district mu]ticu.Itiu�I school to open in the fall of 1996. Attendance w��Il be ogen to any student in bistrict 622, Roseville area schools and S� Paul public schools. The purpose and desiga are wonderfixl and we fiilly supgort the intent of the plans. Annual renort: The report has beeu sent out to local biisinesses and organi2atioas_ Other Business: none Reports: none Agenda items for Jane: -Qpen house critique view video on the tri-district school -advertising for the play and d.iscussion up-date -Invitation response to Mort Ryweck for the October meeting Other d.isc�assion: Carol expressed concern about the di�fficuIty some audience members have when artendi.ng the city council meetings. When the members discuss things they often turn awaay from the microphone. Anyone with hearing Ioss rthen can`t hear well vr at aI1. MMilce said that he wouid address to the counc�l members. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded and appr4ved at 9_03 pm R �clfully submitted, roes ��--- Commiss�on secretary