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<br />Carolyn Curti distributed a copy of the BiaslHate Crime Response that included the questions <br />that Commissioner Delmore raised. Commissioner Larry Voeller asked that all Commissioners <br />send their comments to him and Commissioner Zorn. <br /> <br />Chair McKenzie asked that the two subcommittees plan to report their progress at the next <br />meeting. <br /> <br />Approve Minutes <br /> <br />Mark Chapin moved and Howard Wagner seconded approval of the February minutes. <br />Motioned passed. <br /> <br />Essay Contest Presentation <br /> <br />Chair McKenzie thanked the Commissioners who attended the February 23 City Council <br />meeting where the essay contest winners were honored. Vice Chair Steve Zorn presented the <br />awards to the students, and three students read their essays. Following the Council presentation, <br />the students, families and Commissioners attended a reception in the lower level of City Hall. <br /> <br />Twin Lakes Planning Meeting <br /> <br />Chair McKenzie and Commissioner Wagner spoke about the Twin Lakes process. The meetings <br />are very intense and the presenters provide a lot of information. Past issues include <br />transportation, site development and environmental issues. Commissioners asked several <br />questions about the Twin Lakes Development. McKenzie encouraged other Commissioners to <br />attend the meetings and reminded them that information about the development project is on the <br />City's website. <br /> <br />Speakers Bureau <br /> <br />Carolyn Curti distributed a list of people who agreed to be a part ofthe Commission's Speakers <br />Bureau. Commissioners discussed ways to build the network. Commissioners asked Curti to <br />contact Johanna Eager, Diversity Coordinator for RAS, and ask her to contact teachers to let <br />them know that we can help them find teachers. Commissioners also asked Curti to send a letter <br />thanking those who have agreed to be on the Speakers Bureau. <br /> <br />Goal Setting <br /> <br />Commissioners reviewed the goals set in 2003. The Commission will consider goals for the <br />upcoming year at the April meeting. <br /> <br />Miscellaneous <br /> <br />Chair McKenzie said that the Mounds View School District had several incidents including a <br />bomb threat and racist graffiti at the high school. She was invited to a meeting with <br /> <br />2 <br />