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Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes August 15, 2012 Commissioners Present: Kristin Doneen, Chair Gary Grefenberg, Wayne Groff, Vice Chair David Singleton, Kaying Thao Youth Commissioners Present: Joan Dao, Marie Siliciano Absent: Jill Brisbois (excused), Kayo Kadir, Thelma McKenzie Staff: Carolyn Curti Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:50 p.m. Chair Gary Grefenberg asked commissioners and staff to introduce themselves. Approve Agenda Chair Grefenberg asked to amend the agenda, moving item 7 i, Discussion with Minnesota for All Families, to after public comment. He also asked to combine the two youth commission items into one discussion. Commissioner Kaying Thao asked to add an item under new business to discuss increasing the human rights commission budget. Commissioner David Singleton moved and Commissioner Thao seconded motion to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion passed unanimously. Approve Minutes Commissioner Singleton moved and Commissioner Wayne Groff seconded motion to approve minutes as amended by Chair Grefenberg. Motion prevailed unanimously. Commissioner Kristin Doneen arrived at this time. Public Comment No one offered public comment on items not on the agenda. New Business Chair Grefenberg said he wanted to move the item up to accommodate the members of Minnesota United far All Families who were present. He noted information in the packet from the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions which encouraged local commissions to contact their area's organizer in the Minnesotans United for All Families effort to defeat the proposed constitutional amendment on marriage. He also noted that the HRC passed a resolution opposing the marriage amendment and the City Council would receive the resolution at its August 27 council meeting. Zac Delventhal introduced himself as the local representative of Minnesotans United. He is working within northern Ramsey County suburbs to educate voters about the impact of the marriage amendment and he would like the HRC's help to build awareness.