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� x�;, I.1 I -� ' /i �1 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes, October 12, 2004 Present: Thelma McKenzie, Chair; Janet Dclinore, Steve Smith, Karen Vnuk, Larry Voeller, Howard Wagner Absent: Phillip Crurnp Staff: Carolyn Curti Chair Thelma McKenzie and Commissioner Janet Delznore spoke about the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions Annual Meeting which they attended the previous weekend. Reverend Grant Abbott and Hennepin County Attorney Amy Klobuchar were the keynote speakers. Both were well received outstanding speaicers who praised the local human rights commissions for the work we do. Chair McKenzie reported on recent vandalism and a fire at a rr�osque and comrnunity center in Fridley and Coiumbia Heights. The League held a press conference about the acts of vandalism before the ant�ual meeting. Local police and the FBI are investigating the crimes, but cannot comment on possible suspects or motives. At 7:10 p.m. enough members arrived to reach a quorum and Chair Thelma McKenzie called the meeting to order in the Roseville City Council Chambers. Approve Minytes Commissioner Karen Vnuk moved and Commissioner Howard Wagner seconded approval of the August minutes and to accept the notes from the September rneeting. Motion passed. Appoint Human Rights Commission Chair Cornrnissioners discussed the responsibilities af serving as the chair, working with staff to set agendas, chairing commission meetings, responding to complaints or assigning other Commissioners to respond, and other responsibilities, as needs ar�se. Chair McKenzie agreed to cantinue ta serve as the chair for one more year, but said she would ask other Com�nissioners to take more responsibilities. Chair McKenzie said she would Iike to see more outreach and connecting with neighboring communities and the schools.