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Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes, April 13, 2004 Present: Thelma McKenzie, Chair; Mark Chapin, Phillip Crump, Janet Delmore, Jacqueline LeMay, Steve Smith, Karen Vnuk, Larry Voeller Absent: Howard Wagner, Steve Zorn Staff: Carolyn Curti Chair Thelma McKenzie called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Roseville City Hall. Approve Minutes Commissioner Mark Chapin moved and Commissioner Phillip Crump seconded approval of the February minutes. Motioned passed. Bias Hate Crime Subcommittee Commissioner Larry Voeller presented the proposed rewrite of the Bias Hate Crime Response Plan that he and Steve Zorn worked on. Voeller said they removed names of individuals in the document so that it remains current. They then looked at the definition of a bias or hate crime so that everyone involved has a clear understanding of what the Commission is talking about. The language was taken from the Minnesota Statute. Mark Chapin will review the proposed language to make sure that it is consistent with the statute. Commissioners discussed with whom the Human Rights Commission could partner to provide support to victims of bias /hate crimes. The County Attorney was added to the list of partners. Commissioners discussed the response and prevention plan process. There was considerable discussion about being sensitive to the victim(s) want for privacy, but that must be balanced with the need for the Commission and the City to speak out against bias and hate. Commissioners recommended clarifying the language. The Commission agreed that Voeller would incorporate the comments from the discussion and send the final draft to Carolyn Curti. She will be distributed it before the next meeting and proposed language will be voted on in May. I