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Home My WebLink About09/06/1988AGENDA MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Tuesday, September 6, 1988 7:00 p.m. Maplewood City Hall 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Old Business: Grievances - John & Karla Other 3. New Business: Grievances Human Rights Award Activities for Remainder of 1988 Resignation of Chairperson 4. Reports: State League - Pat & Karla City Activities - Gail Other 5. Adjournment 1988 AMENDMENTS To The Minnesota Human Rights Act The 1988 Minnesota Legislature approved the following amendments to the Minnesota Human Rights Act, M.S. 363. The amendments take effect on August 1, 1988. 1. A definition of "marital status" is ment plans is clarified to include all trans- added that includes discrimination on the fers of money for any purpose in excess of basis of the identity, situation, actions, or $50,000 to any person which includes any beliefs of a spouse or former spouse. partnership, legal representative, trustee in 363.01, subd. 40) bankruptcy, and the state and its depart- ments, agencies, and political subdivisions 2. There are minor changes in the and to prohibit even the submission of a wording of the manufactured home park bid on a covered contract without an ap- rules on family status discrimination. proved plan. (363.073, subd. 1) 363.02, subd. 2a) 9.The commissioner may void a con- 3. Provisions dealing with discrimina- tract entered into by the state with a person tion based on familial status are modified to who doesn't have an approved affirmative be consistent with other provisions in Min- action plan. (363.073, subd. 1) nesota law (M.S. 504.265). The new section requires that in a unit that is exempt om 10.Obsolete language allowing a dis- the prohibitions on family status discrimina- trict court to modify a final judgment when tion, an eviction can only take place be- enforcement of it is sought is removed. cause of an after acquired family status if (363.091) one year has passed since the commence- ment of the familial status and six months 11.The attorney and client relationship prior notice is given to the tenant. (363.02, between the Attorney General's office and a subd. 2b) charging party or group of charging parties is clarified. (363.121) 4. Provisions found in M.S. 256C.025 which prohibit property owners from 12.The commissioner is given stand- restricting access to blind or deaf persons ing to bring a civil action charging dis- with guide dogs or to charge extra compen- crimination. In addition, where the commis- sation for the guide dog were clarified and sioner has issued both probable cause and included in the Human Rights Act. (363.03, no probable cause determination on subd. 2 (5)) separate issues, the charging party can re- quest a hearing on all issues and can bring 5. If a respondent fails to provide a a private right of action for the no probable written response to a charge within 30 cause charges at the same time as the days, the commissioner may bring a district probable cause portion. (363.14, subd. 1) court action for default. (363.06, subd. 1) 13.Obsolete language concerning 6. The time period for bringing a civil charges filed before June 30, 1978 is action for discrimination is increased from stricken. (363.14, subd. 1 (c)) 300 days to one year. (363.06, subd. 3) 14.The department will be allowed to 7. The maximum penalty for punitive recover attorney's fees in court actions. damages is increased from $6,000 to (363.14, subd 3) 8,500. (363.071, subd. 2) 15.The commissioner must be notified 8. The scope of the ban on the state of appeals raising issues under the Human doing business with persons who do not Rights Act. (363.15) have approved affirmative action employ- m i, LED_UN s * 7.0 9 Mi)wesota Depar tern of/*man i titer j , August 26, 1988 John Prey Maplewood HRC, Chairperson 2370 Stillwater Avenue, #204 Maplweood, MN 55119 Dear John Prey: The State of Minnesota Department of Human Rights is in search of volunteer testers. We are asking for your cooperation in advertising and recruiting for testers, whom the Department will train at no cost. The tester training schedule will be formulated based on availability of the volunteers. The first sessions will be scheduled for late September and early October 1988. Please inform any potential volunteer: 1) that they are assisting this Department in enforcing the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MN Statutes Chapter 363) and that the goal is to rid this state of unlawful discrimination; 2) that the U.S. Supreme Court in the landmark Haven Realty decision (2/24/82) , unanimously affirmed, and even endorsed, the legality and propriety of testing; 3) that their participation will be occasional, based upon their availability, and that they may discontinue their involvement at any time. We would, however, like advance notice from volunteers who are no longer interested; and 4) that their participation should not require significant amounts of their time and they will not incur any significant costs. cont. ) AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 500 Bremer Tower, 7th Place and Minnesota Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 (612)296-5663 or (800)652-9747 OILE.DUry.. Ator.-:-:::_, : H7--- ------k---: - /14*nesota Dvartmefrit of Homo iItts 0= _ _.__.:.. . g•`L 1858 ,iyN w... P, August 26, 1988 Page Two Volunteers for testing should send their name, address, and telephone number (work and home) on or before September 9, 1988 in order to be a part of the first training session. Others interested in volunteering after this date will be trained at subsequent training sessions. Mail this information to: Pamela B. Kelly Assistant to the Commissioner MN Department of Human Rights 5th Floor Bremer Tower 7th Place and Minnesota Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 If you are unable to actively recruit for the Department, we are asking that you post a copy of our Volunteer Recruitment Poster, enclosed with this letter, in a place where staff and the general public may view it. Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter. Should you have any questions, please contact me at (612) 296-5676. Sincerely, ZIA.4.f.LICI.. If. 1/31PamelaB. Kelly Assistant to the Commissioner PBK/dmr Enclosure AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 500 Bremer Tower, 7th Place and Minnesota Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 (612)296-5663 or (800)652-9747 OPEN THE DDDR TO : FAIR•OUSING1 . FA 9 ENT EQUAL EM?LOYM 1 1 PURL IC ACCOMMODATIONS 11.4 Volunteer to be a Tester for The Minnesota Department of Human Rights Why: To help enforce the Human Rights Act and rid Minnesota of discrimination. How: Contact Denise Lowrie at the Human Rights Department at (612) 296-9044 (or if you are outstate, dial the toll free number 1-800-652-9747 and ask for the Department of Human Rights) or mail your name. address, and telephone number to: Denise Lowrie. Minnesota Department of Human Rights, 500 Bremer Tower, 7th Place and Minnesota Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. What is a Tester? A person who attempts to duplicate a situation in which someone has complained of illegal discriminatory treatment. Who can be a Tester? We need people from all races. of every color, religion, sex, national origin, age, with disabilities, and from all income levels. How often will I be needed? Occasionally, depending upon your availability and the need for a test. p1LE DI ynR, `/ R M/ ie$o i Depar sternt of i 1855 `• TO INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS INTERESTED IN HUMAN RIGHTS IN MINNESOTA I am pleased that several significant amendments to the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Min- nesota Statutes, Chapter 363, were passed by the 1988 Minnesota State Legislature and signed ;nto law by Goverrior Perpich. These amendments will take effect on August 1, 1988. A summary of the amendments is attached to this letter. They will make coverage of the Minnesota Human Rights Act more comprehensive and ef- fective in fighting discrimination and promoting a better state for us all. These positive changes were the result of Governor Perpich's firm support of and insight into human rights issues, as well as the Legislature's continuing commitment to fair treatment of everyone. As well as thanking the Governor and the Legislature, I would like to particularily thank Senator Ember Reichgott and Representative Loren Solberg for sponsoring the legislation and for working so hard to pass it. And, of course, I also thank the staff of the Department of Human Rights and the many other interested parties who both helped develop and pass this legislation. Sincerely, I ccsStephenW. Cooper----}\` _ Commissioner of Human Rights J AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 500 Bremer Tower, 7th Place and Minnesota Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 (612)296-5663 or (800)652-9747 John V . Prey 2370 Stillwater Avenue Apt . 204 Maplewood, MN 55119 September 6, 1988 The Honorable Mayor, City Council & City Manager City of Maplewood 1830 East County Road B Maplewood, MN 55109 I regret to inform you that I am relocating to Dallas in the very near future, therefore necessitating my resignation from the Human Relations Commission and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority effective immediately. I appreciated and enjoyed having the opportunity to serve the City of Maplewood and extend my best wishes for your continued growth and progress . Sincerely, John V. Prey 9 Action by Council: Endorse? '/ Modified Rejected Date 1-c% -E8 John V. Prey 2370 Stillwater Avenue Apt . 204 Maplewood, MN 55119 September 6, 1988 The Honorable Mayor, City Council & City Manager City of Maplewood 1830 East County Road B Maplewood, MN 55109 I regret to inform you that I am relocating to Dallas in the very near future, therefore necessitating my resignation 411•-, from the Human Relations Commission and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority effective immediately. I appreciated and enjoyed having the opportunity to serve the City of Maplewood and extend my best wishes for your continued growth and progress . Sincerely, 14--371" John V. Prey