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priority use of the field, It was determined that the signs and permits should be translated into a language understandable to the groups, Egli agreed to find contacts within the Southeast Asian community for translation and who will be willing to informally police themselves regarding permit disputes. Again. tolerance needs to be taught within the neighborhoods to ensure that all park users are treated fairly and with respect. Bennett Lake Fishinq The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is attempting to populate Bennett Lake with game fish, It has been observed that individuals (primarily from the Southeast Asian community) are taking game fish that are too small and not in season. Signs are posted near the fishing pier regarding the policy of "Catch and Release" at Bennett Lake. The Parks and Recreation Department agreed that signs need to be posted near the pier that are translated into other languages and/or include pictures of fish and their season for fishing, Egli agreed to find contacts within the Southeast Asian community for translation. It was discussed that the DNR may have resources and contact people for this type of situation, Conclusion McKenzie agreed to update the community contacts on the Hate Crimes Response Network for Parks and Recreation to use as a resource if other issues arise. Egli expressed concern that the Human Rights Commission should also receive notice of possible bias issues which are occurring in the community. Kurt offered to remind City Department Heads that the Human Rights Commission should be made aware of any bias related issues, The Commission would like to meet again with the Parks and Recreation Commission after the signs have been posted to reassess these situations. 4) Approval of Minutes Boily-Salmanpour moved, Orosz seconded that the minutes from the March 9 meeting be approved. Motion passed unanimously. 5) Bias Complaint As of the meeting date, neither complainant has returned an intake form, 6) Human Rights Essay Contest The League of MN Human Rights Commissions will review the Commission's recommendation for next year's question at their meeting of May 22. Contest deadlines and award dates will be decided by the League, 6) Cable Program/Promotion Filming at the Tri-District School has been completed, The tape highlights a classroom and a teacher of multi-cultural studies. The second segment of the show is scheduled to be a spotlight on the Ethnic Alliance at Roseville Area High School. Houser will be responsible for taping this segment during the school day to ensure that all individuals can be interviewed easily.