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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1989 I. Call to Order The meeting was 7:30 p.m. called to order by Chairman Oberdorfer at II. Roll Call Members present: Borden, Bailey, King, Oberdorfer, Litsheim, and Thomas. Members absent: Jenkins, Nackerud, and Wright. Excused absences: McKenzie. III. Business A. It was indicated that the minutes of the January 10, 1989 Commission meeting should be corrected to indicate that Bob King's absence was an excused absence. B. Oberdorfer reported on the new grievance intake proce- dure she has initiated. Under the new procedure, the state Department of Human Rights will contact city staff with the initial grievance information. staff will then relay this information to the Commission Chairman. C. Oberdorfer advised the Commission members of the dates and locations of future no fault grievance training sessions. D. Martin Luther King Observance Review: King reported on the Martin Luther King tribute held at Rosedale. Oberdorfer indicated she has sent a letter of condolence to the family of Reginald Buckner. It was suggested that McKenzie be asked to coordinate with Frank Wharton concerning next year's program. other musical groups to contact regarding next year's program include the Jazz group at Ramsey High School and the Choir Director of the Middle School. E. The city's Affirmative Action Plan: This item was not discussed. F. Good Citizenship Award: Borden indicated he has talked to Paul Bredow, of the Rotary Club, concerning their sponsorship of an award. He indicated the Rotary is very receptive to this idea. It was suggested that the award could be presented at Human Rights Day activities in December, or at an Annual Volunteer Dinner.