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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1989 I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairman King at 7:30 p.m. II. Roll Call Members present: Robert King, Stanley Borden, and Betchen Oberdorfer. Excused Absences: Zoe Jenkins, vickie Wright, Edythe Nackerud, Thelma McKenzie, and Jackie Lindberg. Unexcused Absences: David Bailey and Mary Litsheim. Others present: Ron Moorse, Staff and Mayor Frank Rog. III. Approval of Minutes Borden moved, Oberdorfer seconded, that the minutes of the September 12, 1989 meeting be approved. IV. Business A. Grievance Update McKenzie provided a written update of a grievance she is working on. The attorney representing the respondent has indicated he will provide her with the respondent's position within a week. King indicated that two additional grievances have come to the Commission. He has contacted the grievants and asked them to provide information regarding their grievances. The Commission discussed how best to deal with a grievant who does not respond after making the initial contact. It was suggested that a letter reminding the grievant of the seven month deadline and encouraging the grievant to respond promptly should be sent. Oberdorfer suggested adding more commissioners to handle the workload generated by the various projects and activities of the Commission. B. Upcominq commission Activities The Commission discussed upcoming activities. It was determined that the Commission should present informa- tion about the Martin Luther King Day Tribute and the Human Rights Award at the first Council meeting in November. Oberdorfer stated it is important the Commission get the word out regarding the Human Rights Award. Mayor Rog suggested contacting the Chamber of Commerce to assist in publicizing the award.