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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1994 I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Commission Chair Trainor at 7:05 p.m. II . Roll Call Members Present: Excused Absences: Mary Jean Turinia Anderson, Michael Trainor, Stan Borden, Bob Bancroft, Mike Hermes, Jill Bergquist, Beatriz Menanteau Pat Johnson, Council Liaison Laura Kushner, Staff Liaison Maria Reed, Thelma McKenzie, David Norrgard None Others Present: Unexcused Absences: III. Approval of Minutes. A motion for approval of the January 11, 1994 Minutes was made by Mary Jean Turinia Anderson and seconded by Bob Bancroft. All ayes. IV. Election of Vice Chair. It was decided that the election of a Vice Chair would be postponed until April elections. V. Rosefest Parade. Mike Hermes reported that he had enlisted the Human Rights Commission as an entry in the Rosefest Parade. The entry will consist of the three Essay Contest winners riding in a convertible. They will also be invited to the post-parade reception. The parade is June 27 and the winners should be available by 5:45 p.m. Sashes must be ordered for the contest winners and some type of signage must be made for the car. Kushner will write letters to the winners inviting them to participate in the parade. VI. Bias/Hate Crime Report. Mike Trainor presented information he obtained from the BCA regarding bias offenses in Minnesota. He also discussed bringing the final changes on the bias response plan to the next Commission meeting then to the City Council for approval. Council approval is required in order to obtain the participation of the Chamber of Commerce. VII. Grievance Update. No new grievances filed. VIII. Leaque Posters. Mike Trainor passed around copies of posters available from the League on various human rights issues. The Commission voted to purchase 4 sets of the posters at a cost of $16, plus $5 postage. Motion to purchase was made by Stan Borden and seconded by Mike Hermes. All Ayes.