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Roseville Human Rights Commission August 15, 2012 Page 5 of 6 They hope to establish a monthly meeting and will work with Roseville Area High School minority groups once school gets started. Commissioner Dao brought a sample of information from the Secretary of State's ofiice about voting rights. Reappoint Youth Commissioners Commissioner Thao moved and Commissioner Singleton seconded motion to reappoint youth commissioners Dao and Siliciano to a year's term on the commission. Motion prevailed unanimously. Chair Grefenberg said that Youth Commissioner Kayo Kadir was going off the commission so it was time to seek applications for a third youth commissioner. The Outreach Committee was charged with promoting the application process. They encouraged the youth commissioners to get involved in recruiting applicants. The Operations Committee will conduct interviews and recommend appointment to the city council. League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions Chair Grefenberg reported that the LMHRC will meet on September 23 in Roseville. LMHRC asks the host city to provide lunch. Commissioner Groff moved and Commissioner Thao seconded motion spending up to $75 for lunch for the LMHRC monthly meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Commissioners asked whether Commissioner McKenzie and Carolyn Curti could coardinate the League lunch. Financial Report Commissioner Thao moved and Commissioner Singleton seconded motion to spend up to $250 for the civic engagement task force reception. Motion passed unanimously. New Business Commissioner Thao asked about going to the Council to request additional money for HRC activities. Commissioner Thao and Chair Grefenberg agreed to discuss this issue and bring back a recommendation to the HRC with a proposed budget and rational for extra funding. Future Agenda Items Chair Grefenberg said the Civic Engagement Task Force report will be available for the September meeting. Chair Grefenberg also said Roseville resident Mary Lou Mohn and other citizens asked to meet with the HRC at the September meeting to discuss how the police react to disabled people.