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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/07/199600.>6 LA AGENDA kbcve MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Tuesday, May 7, 1996 Maplewood City Hall Conference Room A 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER c--(L,Nr\-, c. e_()) II. AGENDA APPROVAL VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Recap of Joint Commission Meeting - All B. Decide on Community Event - Regina, then ally ‘c43, LZ-CA - C. Use of Apple Valley Video - Regina and Sherrie 7o S,6 D. Update on Award Presentations - Marie and Carol G6,-A J V. NEW BUSINESS A. Plan for Open House - All B. Develop Interview Guidelines for New Members - All C . m„\r c.r Si,.-Ff 7,--,\CY1 criS c‘i VI. OTHER BUSINESS VII. REPORTS V A. City of Maplewood Karr\SA B. Agenda items for next time VIII. ADJOURNMENT C:\WPWIN60\HRC\AGENDA Maplewood Human Relations Commission Minutes from Apr. 2 1996 Present: Marie Koehler, Gordy Heininger,Regina Laroche-Theune,Lynne Croes, Carol Cude,Maria Cantu-Costilla,Linda Wainio. Ex-officio:Mike McGuire, Sherrie Le. Guests: Mort Ryweck-League ofMinnesota Human Rights Commissions;Representatives from the Roseville,White Bear Lake and Stillwater(high school)HRCs. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm by Chair Gordy Heininger_ Mike McGuire introducedhimselfandwelcomedeveryonetothejointmeeting.Mike stated that human rights is a high priority in Maplewood. He then turned the meeting back to the chair, Gordy Heininger. AIl in attendance introduced themselves_ The agenda included short presentations by members of the Maplewood and Roseville commissions_ The Maplewood commisssion shared information on the following: Diversity Awareness Award Contest- Carol Cude Diversity Awareness Poster Contest -Lynne Croes Open House-Marie Koehler Response to Bias and Prejudice plan - Gordy Heininger Community event-Regina Laroche-Theme Members from the Roseville commission Shared how they are using the community cable access channel to reach out to the community. They have plans to produce a regular program and to offer public service spots using the LI1IHRC posters. They sponsor an essay contest for the middle school students_ The theme ofthe Roseville JiRC is to create partnerships with other HRC's,the police department and other groups. They have given out an Award ofExcellence to businesses for human relations_ The businesses are recognized for how they make a difference or did something unique concerning human relations. The winners for the essay contest and the business awards are recognized at a city council meeting_ They have a budget to use for the award plaques. Mr.Ryweck interjected that the HRC's could work together to develop a video series and each individual 1JRC be responsible for one program that would be shown on the cable access channels_ Stillwater TEgh School sponsored a Iogo contest for their commission_ Entries came from the community and the elementary schools. In response to an incident involving some elementarystudents, some high school students gave presentations to the younger students on harassment. White Bear Lake also has an award program, for a group and an individual. They seek nominations through the local paper. Any individual or group who has worked to improve human relations can be nominated They also present a plaque to the winners at a city council meeting. OVER"4) Susan Forsyth from the Roseville commission talked about their efforts to acquire grant money from a group serving people with disabilities to develop a video on disability and gender equity issues. They did not receive the grant. They approached the LMF{RC and the City ofRoseville and were given some money but they need more. They are talking with other cities to get funding, but nothing has been confirmed yet_ We then discussed the possibility of sponsoring a joint community event. The topic could be domestic violence, sexual harassment or another pertinent issue. At this point,Regine Laroche-. Theune, explained our community event from 1995. A brochure from a local theatrical group, Theater at Work" was handed out. They provide a variety of performances as a reasonable cost. Other theater groups, such as Mixed Blood or Illusion, are much more costly. There was no decision as to the topic ofa community event or of offering it jointly with area RRCs. Mort suggested using programs that Channel 2 has available and having a follow-up discussion. This could be broadcast over the cable access channels_ He suggested we develop a proposal for a joint community event, send it to the area HRCs and ask ifthey want to co-sponsor it. Sherrie Le explained the current plans for a Maplewood Open House. The plan is to do it jointly with the Community Center and have it on "National Night Out" (Aug. 6). The local restaurants would be invited as part of a"Taste ofMaplewood" activity. All the city commissions would also participate. The joint meeting was adjourned at this point_ The Maplewood commission members briefly discussed the awards programs for the diveristy poster contest. Presentation School has scheduled their program for April 12. Marie agreed to attend and Lynne will be the backup_ Maria has the cel ti icate design ready and will fax it to Sherrie for approval. When the cet tificates are ready, Sherrie will get the signatures. The next meeting is May 7. Agenda items include: open house, interview guidelines and discussion on the April meeting Respectfully submitted, roes Recording Secretary Human Relations Commission New Member Selection Written Information: Applicants for positions on Maplewood Boards and Commissions complete a form ("City of Maplewood, Boards and Commissions, Applicant Information Form"), which provides this information: name, phone, address length of residence in Maplewood conflicts: travel in job and meeting attendance Board or Commission (of 6) applying for Applicants respond to: Do you have any specific areas of interest within this Board's or Commission's scope of responsibilities? List other organizations or clubs in the Community in which you have been or are an active participant. Why would you like to serve on this Board or Commission? Other written information: some applicants submit a resume. Candidate Interviews - questions used in recent interviews: Why are you interested in serving on the Maplewood Human Relations Commission? I low would you promote or publicize the Commission and its activities? Describe skills you possess that could be used in MHRC activities. Describe an event, in your life, that heightened your awareness or motivated you to be active in human rights activities. I low do you feel about affirmative action? What are your questions for this group? Candidate Interviews - questions for future use: Questions that relate to current Commission activities, to determine applicant's interest, expertise, skills in: conflict mediation, victim support, public speaking, collaboration with schools/businesses/churches/community/etc., writing, event planning, etc. (These could be presented to the candidate in a list.) Other Considerations: NL ( Resumes: Are these helpful? Should these be requested in the letter that accompanies application form? Or, should letter mention that some applicants choose to submit a resume? Interviews: Should we continue to interview candidates in groups?(dividual interviews. Candidates not selected: Do we want to explore inviting these people to work on future MHRC-sponsored activities? (Task Force, Committee, etc.) Linda Wainio 2/96 Agenda Topic - Interviewing candidates. Maria Cantu-Costilla's Suggestions: I. Appoint an interviewing team. Maybe a group of three or four of the MRC members and two members from the City Council. All candidates could be interviewed as a group like when I interviewed, but this would eliminate having to come back for a second interview in front of the City Council members. 2. The team could produce a list of questions that could be answered by the applicants. This would ensure fairness in using the same questions each time there was a need to interview-applicants. 3 nterviewapplicants. 3 :\13. Arrange to interview on a night other than an IIRC meeting or else if it rY is the same night as a scheduled meeting let the agenda be only for A-the interviewing process. This will allow adequate time for effective interviewing. al Agenda Topic - Human Relations Commission 1995 Annual Report Possible 1996 Coals To Add I feel that these goals should be included for 1996. 1996 Calendar of Events Would you please add to the month of September Mexico's Independence Day 11, © Ease tF F.tj Z 1996 14 May 1, 1996 Shari Le Director, Human Resources j City of Maplewood 1830 E. County Road B Maplewood, MN 55109 Maar Shari Here is the brochure I promised to send along about the upcoming workshop on May 21 about building non-violent workplaces. FROM THE GROUND UP, our play about managing conflict in the workplace, will be featured. I thought this might be an ideal opportunity for you or your colleagues to get a feel for our work, even though this is not our program on domestic violence. There is a minimal cost for the morning workshop. However, if you or a colleague would like to attend only our presentation (8:10 - 9:45 am), please let me know. I will be happy to arrange for you to be our guest. I will look forward to talking with you again after May 7. Sincerely, P• Marysue Moses 4re AT WORK TRAINING FORA BETTER WORKPLACE 1608 Juliet Avenue • St. Paul, Minnesota 55105 • (612) 698-2270 • Fax (612) 698-2503 1111110* 10; 11111" c N : o uilding 30 N II4 3 R Nonviolent CAJI TAKE May 21, 1996 "u sponsore. y:' The Workplace Action Team of the Initiative for Violence-Free Families and Communities in Ramsey County Hosted By: syrilioRSITY WV GRADUATES(H(X)L(1- Bl;A1NrSs MBA in Human Resource Management Program ..T Building Nonviolent WorkplacesSTENYOUCANTAKE Date:Tuesday,May 21, 1996 Why Should You Attend?Time:7:30 a.m.- 1. You will learn,in two concurrent sessions,8 a'm develop how toRegistrationand and implement workplace violence preven-tionContinentalBreakfast policies and programs or how to presentdelivertrainingonworkplaceviolenceprevention.8 a m It is recommended that at least12NoonfromyourworkplacetwoProgramattendso aniza- employees tion can gain skills in each area.) organa- LOCat on:Session A— "DevelopingUniversityofSt.Thomas and ImplementingWorkplaceViolencePreventiononAuditoriumThorns Facilitated b : Policies and Programs" Thornton polis Campus Y Katie Dodge,Industrial Counselor1000LaSalleAve. Minnea Northern States Power;and iCost: Linda Skallman,Personnel Services, 30 per participant RamseySessionB— "S CountykillBuildingand Resources forWhoShouldFacilitatedb : Trainers" Attend? Y Marcy Syman,Metropolitan Finnegan, Council; fThisprogramisdesignedBleskan who are interested or involved ipeople Associates Inc.;and Gen Nakanishi,Business IncentivescreatingWorkplaceviolencepreventionMembers,American Society forprograms,includingTraining and Developmentprofessionals, unihumanntsource ASID) Pre- health and safety2. Experience"From the Ground Uprofessionals,and training about managing Up,"a theatre basedemployeeassistanceprofessionals. sensed byg g workplace conflict. PreTheatreatWork,a unique trainingcompanydedicatedtoilluminatingissuescritical tothewell-being and productivity of the workplace.Executive discussion facilitated byLinda Houden,vicepresident,dor and associates. 3. Learn about workplace violence prevention activitiesandresourcesin'the Twin Cities,statewide andbeyond. Registration Form Registration is limited to 250 participants and will be accepted on a first-come basis. No refunds will be made,but substitutions will be accepted. Registration deadline is May 16, 1996. Conference fee: $30 Checks payable to: University of St.Thomas Fee includes all conference materials*and refreshments.) Mail registration and payment to: Directions to the University ofSt.Thomas: University of St.Thomas From the West,take 394 East to 394 Downtown exit,to N.10th St; Attn: Phil Schechter turn right. Go east on N.10th St.to LaSalle Ave;turn left to park. Graduate School of Business From the East,take 94 West to 11th St.exit;turn left. Go west on MPL 343 11th St.to LaSalle Ave.;turn right. 1000 LaSalle Ave. Minneapolis,MN 55403-2005 From the South take 35W North to downtown exits to 11th/Grant 612) 962-4251 St.exit;turn left. Go west on 11th St.to LaSalle Ave.;turn right. From the North take 35W South to Washington Ave.exit; turn right on Washington Ave.to 2nd Ave;turn left. Follow 2nd Ave.to 11th St.;turn right. Go west to LaSalle Ave.;turn right. please print or type) Organization: Address: t. City: State:Zip code: Phone: Fax: Names and titles ofparticipants Concurrent Session(circle one per participant) 1. AorB 2. AorB 3. AorB 4. AorB 5. AorB Attendees will have the option ofpurchasing additional materials developed by the Workplace Action Team,including workbooks,videos,pamphlets for supervisors and employees and posters. At this unique workshop,you will make connections with people and organizations who areinterestedand/or involved in creating violence-free workplaces.The Workplace Action Team, of The Initiative for Violence-Free Families and Communities in Ramsey County,represents the following employers: ADC Communications Allina Amherst H.Wilder Foundation ASTD-American Society for Training and Development B H K&R Insurance Agency Ceridian Corporation Chemical Abuse&Violence Prevention Council Designs for Learning dor and associates Eden Prairie Police Department Family Service Employee Resources Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service G.E.Capitol Fleet Services HealthPartners Hennepin County Crime Victim Council Midway Chamber of Commerce Midwest Center for Occupational Health and SafetyMinnegasco Minnesota AFL-CIO Minnesota Attorney General's Office Minnesota Department of Human Services Minnesota Department of Public Safety: Office of Drug Policy&Violence Prevention Northern States Power Company Office of the Governor of Minnesota Ramsey County St. Croix Area United Way St. Paul Pioneer Press Sand Creek Group Ltd. Sexual Violence Center,Hennepin,Scott and Carver CountiesTheatreatWork University of St.Thomas UFCW Local 789 Women's Network MEMO TO: Mike McGuire it Manager FROM: Bruce K. Aneedif Director, Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: Graffiti at Harvest Park Enclosed is a copy ofthe police report dated May 6, 1996, regarding graffiti at Harvest Park. This is the second time in two weeks that Harvest Park has been vandalized with graffiti written from a "white power" perspective. The park crew has repainted the signs and will be monitoring this area on a daily basis. We will continue to keep the police department informed ofthis issue if it should persist in the future. We have experienced no incidents at other parks. CASE NO. S€OFFEN /INCIDENT REPORT MAPLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT r 96007164 DATE REPOhTED TIME REPORTED NAME TYPE AGENCY CODE INC.SEQ.NO. 5-6-96 OFFENSE \INCIDENT LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE Crim Dam to Property Harvest Park /Dead end of Gervais. off Eng^lish-_ PATROL AREA GRID NO. MOC CODE SUSPECTS I l YES NO (1t yes,suspect sheet included) 17 I1b DATE OCCURRED OR EARLIEST TIME OCCURRED OR EARLIEST LATEST POSS.DATE LATEST POSS.TIME SQUAD REPORTING OFF.1 NO. 1 SQUAD REPORTING OFF.2 NO. 906 Meehan 448 _ I APT.PHONE CITY REPORTING HOME ADD. CITY I STATE Anonymous BUSINESS ADO. HOURS PHONE CITY/STATE APT.PHONE VICTIM HOME ADD. CITY/STATE BUSINESS ADD. HOURS PHONE CITY/STATE IF VICTIM IS RACE SEX DOB HT. WT. PHOTOS TAKEN IJYES Li NO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE A PERSON TAKEN 0 YES 0 NO WITNESS PH H WITNESS PH H NAME PH W NAME PH W HOME CITY HOME CITY ADDRESS STATE ADDRESS STATE LICENSE LIC\YEAR STATE VEMMAKE VEH\YEAR MODEL COLOR V E DESCRIPTION Chief Collins came into my office this date and asked me ifI knew anything about graffiti being written in the areaofHarvestPark. He advised me that he hadn't seen any of this damage but from the complaint he received hepicturedswastikas, white power etc. writing in the park. I advised him that at this time I only knew o kids rollerblading in the tennis court area.I was out and about in that general area, and I called the dispatcher to see ifthe squad assigned had found anything. I was advised that the area squad had found nothing. I went up into the park area and checking I found graffiti painted on the solid wall around the tennis court and "Harvest" park sign painted on. I took pictures of the damaged area and these pictures are attached. Request information be given to Parks and Recreation for cleanup. Meehan 448 hn T"-- DG 0 Ger T CHIEF CAPT. PATROL SGTS. RETURN TO WRITER FOR FOLLOW UP COURT ACC.BOOK PpOST. 111\/r`OIlkICC A7-riirICT OCOCfSkI 7!f r,OCON CII C (\TL1CO j/) I i b _... I 1 1 T 3 b:r t$ t pie: '- T. 60071 b 4/ t604.) 71 4 y s'- 6- '46 • 4,?4,