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Problems that arose during the 1992 Multi-Cultural Event included: a) The space was too large, b) the video didn't work, c) some of the shop owners were unhappy about having the event near their store. McKenzie wanted to know if the Commission should contact the same groups again by phone or by letter. Anderson stated that the Commission should do both and that she was willing to contact all the groups she contacted last year. McKenzie suggested contacting the Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce to see if they would help sponsor the Multi-Cultural Event. McKenzie also mentioned that last year the City issued blanket insurance to cover the Event. McKenzie suggested that the RHR Commission contact other commissions to help plan and/or execute the Multi-Cultural Event. Anderson stated that she will contact Shoreview and McKenzie stated that she will contact Arden Hills and Falcon Heights. Bellefuil will send out confirmation letters to the above cites after they have been contacted by the Commission. Anderson suggested that the RHR Commission contact Reflect Respect to find out if they are interested in helping with the event. Waite stated that the Commission should have a meeting with other commissions to plan the event. Anderson questioned whether the RHR Commission can get everything done by October. Waite stated that the Commission should contact local retailers to let them know what is going on. Anderson suggested that the Commission contact Daytons since they were so helpful last year. McKenzie stated that she would prepare a flyer to be distributed to businesses effected by the Event. VII. Bias Hate Crime Trainor stated that he had not completed the Bias Hate Crime package but will have the package completed for the September meeting. Trainor also mentioned that he needs to discuss Bias Hate Crime response with Tom Alleva and Jerry Ruettimann of the Roseville Police Department. VIII.Grievances No grievances were reported during June or July. IX. Other Business McKenzie stated that the annual LMHRC meeting will be held September 18, 1993 in Shoreview. The four topics to be discussed at the meeting include: a) Marketing Human Rights at a Community Level. b) No-Fault Grievance Training. c) How do Human Rights Commissions Reach Our Schools? d) Helping Commissions Comply with ADA.