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Grefenberg recommended Rosenberg Rules of Order be followed at all meetings, as this would be consistent with the City Council. Commissioner Doneen questioned how the Action Steps column should be understood. Chair Grefenberg stated these were items to be addressed or worked on going into the future. Chair Grefenberg indicated the HRC would have two youth commissioner openings this summer and would need to seek replacement candidates. Ms. Curti recommended the position be advertised prior to the end of the school year to assure the new youth members could be appointed before October. Mr. Grefenberg noted the Listsery was updated after he finally provided staff with the sign in sheets from last fa I I's various events. He encouraged the HRC to continue seeking contact info from residents interested in receiving information and updates from the Human Rights Commission. Chair Grefenberg said the City Council had encouraged the HRC to be further involved with ethnic minority groups. He explained the RoseFest Parade in June may be a great opportunity for such involvement. This could be done by having minority groups as a part of the parade, suggesting sig nape identifying the diversity of Rosevi I le's population. Vice Chair Brisbois suggested that instead - invitations could be sent to ethnic or minority families inviting their children to walk with the HRC in the parade as this would celebrate Rosevi I le's diversity. Commissioner Groff indicated the Outreach Committee would draft a letter for this event. Chair Grefenberg discussed the potential for a Civic Engagement Task Force, including whether its future was as an independent commission or a Commission task force. Grefenberg also indicated Commissioner Dao had recommended consideration of a 2013 program to begin this fall addressing Cultural Diversity and Appreciation. He noted Violence Prevention would be addressed this spring during two Community Dialogues on April 30th and May 14th. Vice Chair Brisbois and Commissioner Groff thanked Chair Grefenberg for his work on the Strategic Plan. Commissioner Singleton moved and Commissioner Brisbois seconded a motion to approve the 2013 -2014 Strategic Plan. Motion passed unanimously. Staff Report: Carolyn Curti had nothing to report. Future Agenda Items: Chair Grefenberg summarized previously mentioned items to be discussed at the April meeting, noting the essay contest process and the youth commissioner appointments and - selection process would be placed on the upcoming agenda. Adjournment: Commissioner Singleton moved and Commissioner Doneen