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Commissioner Brisbois provided information about Project 515, including the updated flier. She said the City of Shoreview agreed to cosponsor the October 4 event. She had contacted neighboring cities about co-sponsorship but had not heard back from others. The City of Falcon Heights expressed interest, but because of the timing of their meetings, they were not able to meet in time to agree to be a co-sponsor. Commissioners discussed ways to distribute invitations to the Project 515 meeting, asking staff to contact neighboring cities. Members of the Golden Valley Human Rights Commission asked if Roseville had a domestic partner registry, noting that several neighboring cities do or are considering passing a registry. Commissioner Kaying Thao said she has been focusing on the forum, so had not done worked on planning community dialogues. She said they hope to use information gained in the forum planning for future community dialogues. Operations Committee Chair Singleton said the committee did not meet. Commissioner Grefenberg asked that staff provide the by-laws in a word document rather than the pdf, so it would be easier to update. Youth Commissioner Report Commissioner Marie Siliciano said that with the goal of engaging more youth she would like to set up a Facebook page. She would set up and maintain. Commissioners encouraged the idea, but asked if the City would have to give permission for a Facebook page. Commissioner Grefenberg said he would like to have the HRC establish a liaison with minority groups at the high school and would like Commissioner Siliciano to be involved. Staff Reports Financial Report Chair Singleton thanked staff for the financial report, noting his appreciation for the specific expenditures. Commissioner Grefenberg said it needed to show encumbrances. Essay Contest Chair Singleton reviewed the rules for the essay contest. Local human rights commissions sponsor a local contest and send the top essay to the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions (LMHRC) for the statewide contest. He noted that for the past three years at least a Roseville student took top honors.