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~ Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes, October 12, 2004 Present: Thelma McKenzie, Chair; Janet Delmore, Steve Smith, Karen Vnuk, Larry Voeller, Howard Wagner Absent: Phillip Crump Staff: Carolyn Curti Chair Thelma McKenzie and Commissioner Janet Delmore spoke about the League of Mil1l1esota Human Rights Commissions Alillual Meeting which they attended the previous weekend. Reverend Grant Abbott and Hel1l1epin COl1l1ty Attorney Amy Klobuchar were the keynote speakers. Both were well received outstanding speakers who praised the local human rights commissions for the work we do. Chair McKenzie reported on recent vandalism and a fire at a mosque and community center in Fridley and Columbia Heights. The League held a press conference about the acts of vandalism before the annual meeting. Local police and the FBI are investigating the crimes, but call11ot comment on possible suspects or motives. At 7:10 p.m. enough members arrived to reach a quorum and Chair Thelma McKenzie called the meeting to order in the Roseville City Council Chambers. Approve Minutes Commissioner Karen Vnuk moved and Commissioner Howard Wagner seconded approval of the August minutes and to accept the notes from the September meeting. Motion passed. Appoint Human Rights Commission Chair Commissioners discussed the responsibilities of serving as the chair, working with staff to set agendas, chairing commission meetings, responding to complaints or assigning other Commissioners to respond, and other responsibilities, as needs arise. Chair McKenzie agreed to continue to serve as the chair for one more year, but said she would ask other Commissioners to take more responsibilities. Chair McKenzie said she would like to see more outreach and cOl1l1ecting with neighboring communities and the schools. 1