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VILLAGE OF ST, ANTHONY COUNCIL MINUTES November 12, 1968 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The following were present: O'Connor, Springer, Emond. Absent: Crouse, Dougherty. Also present: Village Attorney, Raymond Haik Village Manager, John Printon Motion by Councilman Springer and seconded by Councilman Emond that the minutes of the meeting of October 22, 1968 be approved as submitted. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the minutes of the special meeting of November 5, 1968 be approved as submitted. Motion carried. Dr. Eldon Berglund and several members of the Human Relations Committee were present and presented the following sub-committee reports : Dr. Berglund stated that all complaints are forwarded to the State office as it is felt that most of the smaller communities are not equipped to handle complaints. He stated • that the State Human Rights Commission has no legal authority, but that indivi- duals would be in contempt of court if proven guilty of a charge of discrimination. The Council was informed that the committee had attended a sensitivity meeting and found it very beneficial. Dr. Berglund felt that it would be beneficial to have Mr. Lonnie Morgan hold an educational program meeting in the Village. He felt that the State should handle employment and housing discrimination complaints. Dr. Berglund stated he felt the prime consideration should be the roll of the local committee. Dr. Berglund introduced the Committee members present. Mr. Connors sub-committee chairman, stated that he felt the function of the complaint committee was to become educated. A memorandum of agreement is needed to be drawn that is acceptable to the Council and the State., Mr. Likke n, education committee sub-committee, chairman, stated that it was necessary to organize a list of qualified speakers if the committee was to be functional . Local and regional libraries were contacted and found to have adequate minority literature. A member of the Richfield Commission was a guest at the last sub-committee meeting on education. Mrs. Wilk, information sub-committee chairman, feels that he committee needs to be informed and make use of Village groups or organizations. The group will set up various files for speakers and other guides. She stated that local newspapers would be used as information organs. Mayor O'Connor stated that he felt complaints should be handled on the local level. Dr. Berglund felt that enforcement is difficult on a local level. There is some disagreement on this point within the State he noted. Councilman Emond felt that the local committee should attempt to arbitrate the problem before going to the State. Councilman Springer felt that complaints should only be handled on an informational basis by the Council and not acted upon. Mayor O'Connor stated that he felt the Council should act on all complaints, Councilman Springer stated that he felt that com- plaints should be handled at a special meeting and not at regular meetings. November 20th was set as the date for meeting with the State Department of Human Rights regarding a memorandum of agreement.