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AGENDA
MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Tuesday, February 5, 1991
7:00 p.m.
Maplewood City Hall
Maplewood Room
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
III. OLD BUSINESS
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IV. NEW BUSINESS 01\.
A. Human Rights/Martin Luther King Day (see attached)
B. Annual Report
C. Resolution of Appreciation KaAa. k-u zab. St0 4- +CarDl
V. REPORTS
A. League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission
B. City of Maplewoo EO/54+(ut v
C. Grievances u Syr 0_1
D. Other
MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Tuesday, January 8, 1991
7:00 P.M.
Maplewood City Hall
Maplewood Room
Patrick ABSENT;?
Karla Sand Paul Sand
Pat Williamson
Scott Rostron
Sister Claire Lynch, O.S.B.
Dawn Vassar
Gail Blackstone
Michael McGuire
James Garrett
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The meeting of the Maplewood Human Relations Commission was called to
order at 7: 10 p.m. by Chair.
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Karla Sand Chair
Pat Williamson Vice-Chair
Paul Sand Secretary
I4(, OLD BUSINESS
A. HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD
Two plaques will be prepared, one for Patti Cibuzar and one for
the John Glenn/District 916 Program for Moderately to Severely
Handicapped Middle School Students. Karla, Pat, Sister Claire,
and Scott plan to attend the Thursday, January 31, award ceremony
at Days Inn, Maplewood.
B. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION APPLICANT
1 . James Garrett expressed his interest in being considered to
serve on the Commission and described some of his previous
experiences in human rights.
2. Discussion and voting was done for people to replace two
vacant positions on the Commission (Scott Rostron announced
his resignation) . Gordon Heininger and James Garrett were
selected to be appointed as new Human Relations
Commissioners for Maplewood.
C. BROCHURE
Logo ideas, audience for whom brochure is being prepared, as well
as content of brochure, were discussed. Bring comments to the
next meeting.
D. HUMAN RIGHTS ESSAY CONTEST
Plans were made to discuss at the next meeting whether or not to
continue the essay contest.
A. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 'S BIRTHDAY
Pat will contact the Ramsey Nursing Home and Sister Claire will
contact Premier Bank to have signs declaring Martin Luther King,
Jr. 's Birthday. Dawn will contact Maplewood Review and District
622 schools for an article to be prepared describing their plans
to recognize this day.
B. BRAINSTORMING
We will discuss at the next meeting new ideas for promoting the
Commission (e.g. , HRC Breakfast) .
C. COMMISSION TIES WITH CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
At the next meeting, we will discuss how the Commission can lend
guidance and support to the Police Department as it affects human
rights.
1: REP }RTS
A. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONS
Meeting times were discussed which would be sensitive to the
religious needs of members (avoidance of Sabbath or Sunday times) .
B. CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
Paul 's term was up in December and his reappointment for another
3-year term will be presented to the City Council on Monday,
January 14th.
C. GRIEVANCES
None at present time.
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
January 24, 1991
Hi, Betsy!
Please see the article on page 6A of the January 23, 1991 ,
Maplewood Review covering Weaver School ' s Martin Luther King
activities last week. As you may know, I had something to do
with bringing the elements together which resulted in this
story.
I would like to promote something being done in the schools
during Black History Month also, perhaps at the secondary level,
Ald I ' d appreciate any direction you may give me.
I feel that giving recognition to schools and teachers who
are taking the initiative to multiculturize the curriculum
raises public consciousness of our cultural diversity and par-
ticularly inspires teachers to find a place in their own in-
structional programs to address the interests and concerns of
a wider spectrum of our population.
I will see you at the February 4 meeting of the MCGFDA
Committee. Please call me before that time if you can suggest
a Dist. 622 school or program deserving of spotlight in the
press for its activities during Black History Month.
Sincerely,
Damon Vassar