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Roseville Human Rights Commission November 16, 2011 - Draft Minutes Page 3 of 4 93 The Committee moved asking the City Council to recommend appointing two additional youth 94 commissioners to the Human Rights Commission. Motion prevailed unanimously. 95 96 Commissioner Groff moved and Commissioner Brisbois seconded motion to appoint Joan Dao and 97 Kayo Kadir to the Human Rights Commission for a term that expires August 31, 2012. Motion 98 prevailed unanimously. 99 100 Commissioner McKenzie said she looked for ideas to engage youth. She suggested reviewing the 101 information from Columbia Law School, which was emailed earlier, Advocates for Human Rights 102 and the Humphrey Institute. 103 104 Commissioners suggested involving the students not appointed to the commission to become 105 involved in the youth involvement task force, and once we develop a program we could be the ones 106 to share with other cities. 107 108 Commissioner Groff said he spoke with the Falcon Heights Human Rights Commission and they 109 are interested in a joint meeting with the Outreach Committee to discuss collaborative efforts. They 110 would include Shoreview HRC too. 111 112 Chair Grefenberg said he would like the LMHRC to hold training on how to hold a forum on a 113 controversial issue. Commissioner McKenzie said they planned to discuss at their next meeting, and 114 that OutFront Minnesota and the faith -based organizations have been working on how to present 115 information to the community. She said the LMHRC had to be careful to protect their nonprofit 116 status. They were involved in education and program planning and not lobbying. 117 118 Chair Grefenberg said he wanted to add an item to the agenda, attendance at the LMHRC' s annual 119 meeting. He said he wanted to attend the annual meeting, and vote on behalf of the Commission. 120 Commissioners asked who was speaking at the annual meeting, and Commissioner McKenzie said 121 she would notify others. 122 123 Financial Report 124 125 The Department of Human Rights is not having their annual meeting, so that possible cost will not 126 be expended, and the HRC could consider paying for attendance at the LMHRC annual meeting. 127 128 Chair Grefenberg noted that half of the 2011 budget has not been spent. He suggested increasing the 129 prizes given to the essay contest winners. He reviewed the amount given, $50 for first place, $30 for 130 second; $20 for third place and $10 for honorable mentions, and donations to the participating 131 schools. Chair Grefenberg suggested increasing to $75; $50; $30 and $15, noting that a City 132 Councilmember noted that this is the same amount given for many years. 133 134 Commissioners discussed the history and value of the prizes. They discussed whether to make cash 135 cards or a financial contribution to the schools rather than a gift card to a specific story. 136 Commissioners said it is important to acknowledge the work that the schools and teachers put into 137 the essay contest. Commissioners also discussed whether to offer better treats for the reception 138 recognizing the essay contest winners.