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Roseville Human Rights Commission June 20, 2012 Page 5 of 6 185 contest.- Chair Grefenberg questioned whether to include the Universal Declaration of Human 186 Rights. He suggested the youth commissioners or the Commission narrow the list--or prioritize it-- 187 to three or four recommended topics, adding however, that he would submit to the LMHRC 188 whatever they agreed upon. Chair Grefenberg asked that they send their final recommendations to 189 him and he would-submit them to the next LMHRC meeting. 190 191 Other Items: Youth Commissioner Siliciano reviewed a handout entitled Youth Cornmissioners' 192 proposal fo� Youth Discussions. Siliciano said the idea was to develop a youth discussion group in 193 Roseville. Ideas included meeting at different restaurants, providing pizzas or having potluck. They 194 thought buying pizzas would be the best way to encourage participation. They asked that the 195 Commission fund two discussions and then gauge the effectiveness. 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 Chair Grefenberg asked about the current budget, noting there the LMHRC asked the City to host their September 2012 meeting and the April 2013 Essay Contest lunch ar reception for the state- wide winners meetings. Staff Financial Report Carolyn Curti reviewed the budget, stating that the bill for $220 for Cafe Zia was not included yet. That brings the total expenditure for the year to approximately $800, with $1,200 remaining. 206 Chair Grefenberg said the League's September meeting in Roseville may include providing lunch 207 for about 10 people. The Apri12013 meeting would be the celebration to honor the essay contest 208 winners. Commissioners had questions about the number of attendees and cost sharing which Chair 209 Grefenberg said he would raise with the League's Board of Directors. 210 211 212 213 214 Commissioners agreed by consensus to host the September 2012 League meeting, but asked for more information before deciding to host the Apri12013 Essay Contest event. Commissioner poneen moved and Commissioner Groff seconded motion to allocate up to $75 per 215 youth discussion group meeting to cover the cost of pizza and refreshments. Motion prevailed 216 unanimously. Chair Grefenberg questioned the total cost and asked the Youth Commissioners to 217 keep the costs down. 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 Future Agenda Items Chair Grefenberg said the Civic Engagement Task Force plans to have their final report available at the August HRC meeting. Announcements Commissioner Thao said that on July 25-27, the Rosetown Playhouse is putting on a play called "Twist of Fate." The play is about the local Karen community. She encouraged members to attend. Commissioners agreed to cancel the July 18, 2012 Human Rights Commission meeting.