HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/1995HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
MINUTES
February 7, 1995
Gordy agreed to take minutes as Carol was absent.
Members present were: Ma ie Koehler, Gail Schiff, Gordy Heininger, and Lynne Croes.
Others present: Mike McG�ire, City Manager, and Sherrie Le, Human Resource
Director. Members absent: Carol Cude.
The minutes were approved as presented. Gordy moved approval; seconded by Gail.
Ayes: all. The agenda wa�' approved as presented. Gordy moved approval; seconded
by Gail. Ayes: all.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Election of Officers
Marie Koehler was re-elected as Chair for 1995.
Gordy was re-elected s Vice Chair for 1995.
Lynne Croes was elec�ed as Secretary for 1995.
B. Annual Report
The Commission revie�nred and edited a draft of the annual report prepared by
Marie. All members are to review annual report and get changes back to Sherrie
by February 14. The Annual Report will go to schools, fraternal groups,
businesses and churcMes. A new list of fraternal groups was presented.
C. All members are to review Hate Crimes Response Plan and get any changes back
to Sherrie by February 14.
REPORTS
1. League of MN Human Rights Commission - no report.
2. City of Maplewood - two police officers were promoted to Sergeant to replace two
who had retired.
3. Grievances - None
Gail announced that she and her family are moving to another city. She would like to
finish her term if it is possible. Mike will ask the Council about the residency
requirement for membership.
THE DIVERSITY CONTEST
Posters were judged based on the published criteria. The Commission was overjoyed
at the response. We received 41 posters by the deadline and all of the posters were
wonderful.
Certificates will be given to all participants in the spring along with the prizes to those
who won.
1 st Place - Mounds Park Academy - Laura Petersen, Laura Brainer, Kwadzo Anelegbe
and Leland Barker.
Honorable Mention - Mounds Park - Sinem Sen and Sarah Hanson
Honorable Mention - Presentation - Kathy Braun.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
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