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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 18, 2011 Page 7 that Anthony's term would expire in two months due to his recent graduation from the Roseville Area High School. Vice Chair Grefenberg reviewed accomplishments and 2011 revisions to the HRC's Strategic Plan and Commission Initiatives, initially adopted in 2009, and included as part of the meeting packet (Attachment A). Vice Chair Grefenberg noted that the Commission had worked extensively to update and/or put in place rules and procedures to present a more organized approach for the HRC in ac- complishing its goals. Vice Chair Grefenberg noted that this served to more quickly orient new Commissioners; with updated by-laws pending Commission approval; and allowing the HRC to achieve its major objectives. Vice Chair Grefenberg reviewed the specifics of the Strategic Plan, as outlined, and recognized the preliminary work of former HRC Commissioner Peg Kennedy in identifying and coordinating minority youth at area high schools for their in- volvement in human rights efforts. Vice Chair Grefenberg noted that Commissioner Brisbois was taking the lead in planning for the Project 515 Program scheduled for October 4, 2011 at the Skat- ing Center's Rose Room,to discuss same-sex issues under Minnesota law. Vice Chair Grefenberg advised that the HRC was taking a more professional and sustained approach and effort to develop a network of Roseville residents and businesses to garner more interest in and provide a more effective response to human rights issues as they came forward. Vice Chair Grefenberg noted the work of the HRC's "Roseville Neighborhood and Community Engagement Task Force," and its membership and representation across the City to serve as a working group, with sub-committees as it moved forward. Vice Chair Grefenberg noted that the Task Force would be seeking a meeting with the City Council in the near future to receive their feedback on ef- forts to-date. A bench handout consisting of a map showing those members and their locations throughout the City was provided, and attached hereto and made a part hereof. Related to the Sub-committee addressing 2010 census data, Mr. Grefenberg ad- vised that this committee was no longer working since its members had recently resigned from the HRC; but did note that it had been determined that approx- imately one-third of Roseville residents are renters. Mr. Grefenberg noted that this served to indicate that public notification efforts should include them (e.g. zoning notices) and those leasing businesses from other developers that could avoid some issues when only property owners are notified of pertinent items of interest(e.g. the former asphalt plant).