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OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL AND
EDINA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
HELD AT CITY HALL
DECEMBER 15,1997 - 5:30 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering roUcalI were Members Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold and Mayor Smith.
Mayor Smith noted the purpose of the work session was to be updated by the Edina Human Relation
Commission on the status of several of their projects, however, the Council WiLI not take any formal
action
The Council and Commission viewed a video produced by multi cultural youth from Armstrong
High School and discussed the implications of the young peoples experiences.
Nancy Atchisen reviewed the SHeRPA and Family Services Collaborative joint powers agreements
that will presented for Council action at the later date.
The Multi-Cultural Club at the Edina High School and Drill Team was discussed as well as potential
funding sources for the group. Suggestions included the Edina Foundation and the Rotary clubs.
The Community Resource Center's operation was briefly reviewed and discussed.
An update on the City's Bias/Hate Crime Response Plan was reviewed.
The Pilot Summer Student Assistance Project was discussed briefly. Suggestions for funding this
project were the Edina Foundation and the Rotary clubs.
Mayor Smith thanked-the Human Resources Commission for their efforts and adjourned the meeting
at 6:45 p.m.