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MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Tuesday., March 5, 1991
7:00 P.M.
Maplewood City Hall
Maplewood Room
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Karla Sand
Sister Claire Lynch, O.S.B.
Gordon Heininger
Dawn Vassar
Michael McGuire
Paul Sand
Pat Williamson
Gretchen Maglich
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James Garrett Scott Rostron
The meeting of the Maplewood Human Relations Commission was called to
order at 7:05 p.m., on March 5, 1991, by Karla Sand, Chair.
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Moved, seconded, and passed to accept the minutes of Februarv 5, 1991,
meeting as submitted.
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The Commission presented Scott Rostron and Carol Engel with plaques and
THE LITTLE PRINCE in appreciation for their years of service on the
Commission. Individual members expressed their appreciation to Scott
for his dedication and how they enjoyed serving with him on the
Commission. All will miss his thoughtful participation. Carol Engel
was not able to attend the meeting and Gail will mail her the plaque.
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A.
ESSAY CONTEST
Commission
invo�ve schools in Manlewood. The project would ask classroom
teachers and their students to present a proposal on how they
would use a specified dollar amount to promote multiculture
education in their school and/or the community. Commission will
send a request to the Premier Bank for $500 to cover this project.
B. PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS
Commission discussed the idea of having breakfast meetings once a
month/quarter which would focus on human relations subjects. This
discussion will continue at the April meeting.
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C. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Commission will continue to dialogue with the Police Department
and continue to work on the list of individuals/groups to contact
in the case of a hate bias crime, etc.
D. MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY/BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Dawn reported on the activities at Weaver School and Mounds Park
Academy that were written up in the Pioneer Press. Pat reported
that the sign at the Ramsey County Nursing Home recognized MLK's
birthday.
E. ANNUAL REPORT
Copies of the annual report were distributed for preview by the
members. Gail will prepare a draft for the April meeting and
present to the City Council at its May meeting.
Paul Sand presented a new project that may be of interest to the
Con�nission. The project would involve human relations education and
educators involved with athletics.
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A. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Karla reported that the League has proposed to have its annual
meeting in September addressing discrimination and persons with
disabilities.
B. SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Paul reported that he will be volunteering with the Special
Olympics this summer and if anyone is interested in volun.teering,
they should contact him.
C. CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
Mike reported on the possible budget cuts. Commission budget is
still intact.
D. GRIEVANCES
No grievances at this time. Several have been referred to the
State Department of Human Rights.
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.