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Roseville Human Rights Commission February 22, 2012 - Minutes Page 3 of 5 In response to a question from the Chair, City Attorney Beckman clarified that a commission can address any item even if it is not on the agenda. She reviewed citizen rights under the open meetings law. They have a right to know when the commission meets, convenient locations, accessible and within the city, and the ability to be present. Report of the Chair Chair Grefenberg reviewed the Chair's Report. He noted that he had discussed his recommendation for a new Commission meeting schedule with every commissioner including the Youth Commissioners. He recognized that no schedule would fit every commissioner every meeting, Grefenberg He added that he was also recommending the Commission meet every month during 2012 because the Commission's work load required it. Chair Grefenberg moved and Commissioner Singleton seconded motion that the HRC meet� the third Wednesday of every month during 2012 at 6:30 p.m. Motion prevailed unanimously. Outreach Committee Commissioner Groff said the committee met earlier in the week with commissioners from Maplewood and Falcon Heights to discuss how neighboring commissions could work together. They also spent time discussing how each of their respective commissions was responding to the constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. They spent part of the meeting discussing cosponsoring Shoreview's March 19 and Apri123 community forums, to address issues of concern for senior citizens. Commissioner Groff moved and Commissioner Kaying Thao seconded motion to cosponsar the two series of programs for the elderly with the Shoreview Human Rights Commission and allocate $50 and assist with publicizing the events. Motion prevailed unanimously. The committee discussed whether commissions would want to adopt a shared statement opposing the marriage amendment. Commissioners Brisbois and Groff expressed support for the language from the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions. Chair Grefenberg said there was a possibility of future programming on this topic. Operations Committee The Committee appointed Commissioner poneen and Commissioner Thao to plan the HRC workshop retreat. The retreat's purpose is to update the strategic planning and provide an orientation for new commissioners. Commissioners agreed to meet on April 14 at the Nature Center at a time to be determined. Commissioner poneen will wark with staff to set a budget for food and refreshments. Youth Engagement Task Force