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Chair Grefenberg noted that half of the 2011 budget has not been spent. He suggested increasing the <br />prizes given to the essay contest winners. He reviewed the amount given, $50 for first place, $30 for <br />second; $20 for third place and $10 for honorable mentions, and donations to the participating <br />schools. Chair Grefenberg suggested increasing to $75; $50; $30 and $15, noting that a City <br />Councilmember noted that this is the same amount given for many years. <br />Commissioners discussed the history and value of the prizes. They discussed whether to make cash <br />cards ar a financial contribution to the schools rather than a gift card to a specific story. <br />Commissioners said it is important to acknowledge the work that the schools and teachers put into <br />the essay contest. Commissioners also discussed whether to offer better treats for the reception <br />recognizing the essay contest winners. Commissioner Brisbois suggested the iirst prize should be <br />$100. <br />Chair Grefenberg moved and Commissioner Brisbois seconded motion to give prizes of $100 for <br />first place; $50 for second place; $30 for third place and $15 for honorable mentions and $50 to <br />each of the two schools. Motion prevailed unanimously. <br />Commissioner Groff moved and Commissioner Brisbois seconded motion to pay for the attendance <br />of up to four commissioners at the LMHRC annual meeting. <br />Attendance at the meeting is $35 per person. Commissioners discussed the value of attending and <br />paying for the annual meeting. Several noted that the annual meeting is not just a dinner, but it is a <br />networking opportunity and offers lots of education opportunities. <br />City Manager Malinen said it is part of training and education in the human rights area and is an <br />acceptable use of city dollars. <br />Motion prevailed unanimously. <br />Carolyn Curti explained the essay contest timeline, asking commissioners to submit their top three <br />essay choices by December 9. She said the top essays would be distributed at the December <br />meeting. <br />Commissioner Groff and Commissioner Thao said they were not available for the December <br />meeting. <br />Future Agenda Items <br />Various commissioners raised two potential topics: essay contest reception and strategic plan. <br />Commissioners requested a copy of the strategic plan. Chair Grefenberg suggested that the <br />December meeting be cancelled since there was no pressing business and two commissioners would <br />not be available. <br />Chair Grefenberg asked that the Youths Commissioners make suggestions for ideas they would like <br />to pursue. He encouraged the standing committees to meet over the next two months. <br />Announcements <br />