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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Tuesday, February 2, 1993
7:00 PM
Maplewood City Hall
Maplewood Room
PRESENT
Karla Sand
Gordon Heininger
James Garrett
Gail Blackstone
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes - not a quorum
ABSENT
Sister Claire Lynch
Mike LaClair
Pat Williams
Dawn Vassar
Dr. Martin Luther King events - Jim and Karla attended concert for Dr. Martin
Luther King at the University of Minnesota. Karla also attended conference on
Racism at Minnesota History Center. Bill Wilson chaired the conference. Open
Forum on Racism at White Bear was attended by Karla.
III. Old Business
A. Diversi , Award - Follow-up contacts made by Mike, Jim , Gordy, and Karla
re: possible schools who will be participating in the Diversity Awareness
Award Contest.
B. Business Outreach Letter - Three letters received back from businesses in
Maplewood. Copies will be sent out to members for their review and
comments. Their comments will be reviewed at March meeting and
suggestions made as to what kind of response we will make to the companies
participating.
C. Hate Crime Response - Gail had a draft for review by the committee.
Members will be reviewing the draft and be prepared to make any changes
at the March meeting. Gail will meet with the Maplewood Chief of Police
to determine how hate crimes are defined and if we can get a quarterly
incidence of these types of crimes.
IV. New Business
A. Lea�ue of MN Human Ri�hts Campai�n - Personal pledge campaign
B. No Fault Grievance Refenal Procedure - will be discussed further at the
March meeting.
C. Dawn Vassar's resignation was discussed. A letter of appreciation will be
sent by Karla. Gail will investigate the files for possible resolution to be
sent from the Mayor and Council to Dawn?
D. Discussion on what to give out at the Maplewood Open House to advertise
the Maplewood Human Rights Commission Activities. Key chain, Maple
leaf pin, buttons, or perhaps balloons were suggested. We need numbers
and costs.
Next meeting--March 2, 1993
Respectfully Submitted,
Gordon Heininger