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Roseville Human Rights Commission November 16, 2011 - Draft Minutes Page 5 of 6 184 At this time Chair Grefenberg said he wanted to add an item to the meetin�'s agenda, attendance at 185 the LMHRC's annual meeting. He said he wanted to attend the annual meeting, and vote on behalf 186 of the Commission. Commissioners asked who was speaking at the annual meeting, and 187 Commissioner McKenzie said she would notify others. 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 Financial Report The Department of Human Rights is not having their annual meeting for Minnesota human rights commissions, so that possible commissioner attendance cost will not be expended, and the HRC could consider paying for attendance at the LMHRC annual meeting. 195 Chair Grefenberg noted that half of the 2011 budget has not been spent. He suggested increasing the 196 prizes given to the essay contest winners. He reviewed the amount given, $50 for first place, $30 for 197 second; $20 for third place and $10 for honorable mentions, and donations to the participating 198 schools. Chair Grefenberg suggested increasing to $75; $50; $30 and $15, noting that a City 199 Councilmember no�ed that this is the same amount given for many years. 200 201 Commissioners discussed the history and value of the prizes. They discussed whether to make cash 202 cards or a financial contribution to the schools rather than a gift card to a specific story. 203 Commissioners said it is important to acknowledge the work that the schools and teachers put into 204 the essay contest. Commissioners also discussed whether to offer better treats for the reception 205 recognizing the essay contest winners. Commissioner Brisbois su�gested the first prize should be 206 $100. 207 208 Chair Grefenberg moved and Commissioner Brisbois seconded motion to give prizes of $100 for 209 first place; $50 for second place; $30 for third place and $15 for honorable mentions and $50 to 210 each of the two schools. Motion prevailed unanimously. 211 212 Commissioner Groff moved and Commissioner Brisbois seconded motion to pay for the attendance 213 of up to four commissioners at the LMHRC annual meeting. 214 215 Attendance at the meeting is $35 per person. Commissioners discussed the value of attending and 216 paying for the annual meeting. Several noted that the annual meeting is not just a dinner, but it is a 217 networking opportunity and offers lots of education opportunities. 218 219 220 221 222 223 City Manager Malinen said it is part of training and education in the human rights area and is an acceptable use of city dollars. Motion prevailed unanimously. 224 Carolyn Curti explained the essay contest timeline, asking commissioners to submit their top three 225 essay choices by December 9. She said the top essays would be distributed at the December 226 meeting. 227 228 Commissioner Groff and Commissioner Thao said they were not available for the December 229 meeting.