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4) Approval of Minutes Egli moved, Orosz seconded that the minutes from the August 10 meeting and the September 14 meeting be approved. Motion passed unanimously. 5) Partners in Human Rights Education Bergquist noted that many resources were available to new trainers and that she has the start-up information. She also stated that the Commission's newest member, Steven Smith, has been trained in the program. Smith suggested that the Commission promote the program to schools and inform them that the Commission has information and can put them in contact with trainers who will come into their classrooms. Vidas suggested that staff meetings or staff development coordinators are the best people to contact at the schools. 6) Human Rights Essay Contest November 19 is the deadline for children to turn in their essays to their principals office. Hermes has agreed to pick up the essays on Monday, November 22. A subcommittee made up of Bergquist, Orosz and Vidas will select the top essays. The winning essay will be determined at the next meeting. 7) Cable Program/Promotion Vidas reported that the editing has been completed and the show has been given to CTV for scheduling. She is hopeful that it will be scheduled in December. 8) Low Income Housing The Community Circles program may help flesh out this issue. 9) Discussion of Parks and Recreation Issues The Commissioners are interested in finding out the outcome of this summer's discussion with the Parks and Recreation Commission. Zamow will contact the Parks and Recreation Department to find out the status. 1 O)Other Business/Announcements Orosz moved, Hermes seconded that the Commission sponsor a Community Circle program after January 1, 2000. Ayes: Afwerke, Bergquist, Boily-Salmanpour, Egli, Hermes, Orosz, Vidas Nays: None Abstain: Smith. A complaint was received by Bergquist regarding a possible hate crime. She contacted the Roseville Police Department to verify that the State Human Rights Department has received the information since if a victim believes it to be a hate crime it must be reported. She agreed to compose a letter to the victim from the Commission to offer support. Annual Minnesota Human Rights Day Conference will be held December 3. Interested Commissioners should contact Zamow about registration.