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indicated the upcoming community dialogues on violence were scheduled for Tuesday, April 30th at 5:15 p.m. and on Tuesday, May 14th at 5:15 p.m. The dialogues would be held at the skating center. Commissioner Doneen then provided the Commission with additional information on the planned community dialogues. She noted people would meet in small groups and would discuss a list of questions. From these discussions, information /issues would be harvested by the facilitators. It was noted that two facilitators would be used at the event, whose estimated services would cost $1,500. Chair Grefenberg then advised the Commission that, in consultation with Program Planning Committee chair Doneen, $500 had been moved from another category (PR /Administrative) to the Facilitators category, raising that amount to $1,500, to cover the cost referred to by Commissioner Doneen. Commissioner Doneen stated the youth commissioners would be invited to participate in the event while also encouraging youth to take part in the event. She requested the Commission consider having a meal provided at the community dialogues to increase participation. After some discussion on what previous community forums or dialogues had cost, Chair Grefenberg moved and Commissioner Singleton seconded a motion to authorize the Program Planning Committee a supplemental $500 from the HRC's City allocation for additional costs such as the provision of beverages and food. Motion passed unanimously. League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions (LHRC) Essay Awards Luncheon April 27th in Roseville: Unlike previously reported the Commission would not pay for the cost of this luncheon. Selection of Alternate to Represent Commission: Chair Grefenberg indicated the League of Minnesota Cities Human Rights Commission met seven or eight times a year and he was currently the City of Roseville's liaison. He was recently made aware that he could have an alternate and questioned if anyone on the H RC was willing to serve in this capacity, as he may not be able to attend some of the next five meetings. Commissioner Doneen asked if a youth commissioner could serve as Joan Dao has expressed an interest in serving. Chair Grefenberg stated this would be acceptable. Chair Grefenberg commented he was available to attend the April 27th meeting. Vice Chair Brisbois volunteered to attend the May 19th League of Minnesota Cities Human Rights Commission meeting. Chair Grefenberg indicated he would bring this issue up again next month and volunteers could be requested for the June and July meetings. NEW BUSINESS Committees and Other Reports Program Planning Committee: There was nothing additional to report.