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Vice -Chair Brisbois asked how many essays would be read at the Council meeting on March 18th. Commissioner Doneen recommended the top three be read, with a summary provided for the honorable mentions. Commissioner Groff suggested that a variety of all six winning essays be read to show the diversity of the topics. Commissioner Dao suggested that each of the winners read a part of their essays, such as a paragraph. Further discussion ensued regarding how to divide the time between the top three essay winners and honorable mention essay winners. Commissioner Singleton recommended that the same process as last year be followed and that the top three be read, with a summary of the Honorable Mentions read. He noted that the Council sets the agenda and last year there was ten to fifteen minutes allocated to this item. Presiding Chair Brisbois summarized the discussion that the Council presentation would proceed as it did last year with someone summarizing the Honorable Mentions. Youth Commissioner Dao said that Youth Commissioner Siliciano would not be able to be present at the Council presentation; Dao offered to read the honorable mention summaries on March 18. April 27 League Luncheon Honoring State Winners in Roseville: Ms. Curti explained that the Minnesota League of Human Rights Commissions had selected Roseville as its location for a luncheon honoring the State essay winners. Carolyn Curti indicated the event on Saturday, April 27, would be held in the Council Chambers. She indicated she would have more information regarding the luncheon for the HRC in March at which time a budget would have to be set. Various commissioners asked questions relating to the numbers of attendees, who would be the host, and whether the costs of the luncheon would. City Manager asked if televising the event was important; if not he suggested another room might be more appropriate. Commissioner Groff replied that he did not believe that televising the event was important for the League. Ms. Curti also said that it had been very difficult to find a location for this event. Committee and Other Reports Chair's Report on Uniform Commission Code and Civic Engagement Progress: In the absence of the Chair, Vice -Chair Brisbois indicated that the Commission had received in their meeting packet certain changes to their authority as outlined in City Ordinance. City Manager Malinen gave an update of the proposed Uniform Commission Code indicating that currently there are six separate sections of the Code regarding city commissions. Beginning last year staff realized that there were no overall directives or overarching structure for all City 4