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Attachment City Council mrpts of City Council Meeting Minutes August 12, 2013 1. Roll Call Mayor Roe called to order the Roseville City Council regular meeting at approximately 6:00 pm, and welcomed everyone. Voting and Seating Order: Willmus; Laliberte; Etten; McGehee; and Roe. City Attorney Mark Gaughan was also present. Finance Director Chris Miller served as Acting City Manager for tonight's meeting, with Interim City Manager Patrick Trudgeon on vacation... 10. Presentations a. Joint Meeting with Human Rights Commission (HRC) Mayor Roe welcomed Commissioners to tonight's meeting. Those attending included: Chair Gary Grefenberg; and Members Wayne Groff, Scott Becker, newly- appointed Member Michele Courneya; and Youth Commissioner Joan Dao; with Members Jill Brisbois and David Singleton arriving shortly thereafter. On behalf of Member Kaying Thao, Chair Grefenberg expressed her regrets that she was unable to attend tonight due to a scheduling conflict. Member Becker prepared a brief outreach presentation of the HRC's recent activities and accomplishments since last meeting jointly with the City Council; and their 2013 -2014 Work Plan and issues they wished to discuss with the City Council at tonight's meeting. Activities Items included the "Culture Fest" spearheaded by Youth Commissioner Joan Dao who provided a synopsis of the event in making the community more aware of diversity with its various ethnic populations; and taking advantage of Rosefest to highlight those cultures present in Roseville. Member Becker reviewed collaborative events between the Roseville HRC and the Cities of Maplewood and Shoreview HRC's. Another highlight of the year was the New American Forums co- sponsored and co- hosted by the HRC and the Roseville Police Department. From his perspective, Chair Grefenberg stated that the Karen Forums were for him the most fulfilling programs in which he had ever participated; opining that those doing the most learning were not the Karen community participants, but him as the HRC Chair, and representatives of the City's Police and Fire Departments. Even though there were challenges, Chair Grefenberg opined that the ability to connect with this group was evident and stressed the important of making them feel a valid part of the community. Chair Grefenberg noted that his desire was to follow -up with additional meetings with the Karen community to find additional ways to achieve their full participation in the community. Member Becker highlighted the annual Student Essay Contest that had been reassessed and procedures /scoring revised this year, with over 190 essays being turned in. Member Becker recognized his personal pride and that of the HRC in the activities and involvement of HRC Youth Commissioners at Roseville High School; and noted the HRC's involvement in the annual Rosefest Parade, participation in various task forces, including the Civic Engagement Task Force and formal presentation of those results to the City Council last fall, with subsequent involvement with the City's Website Redesign Consultant Selection Committee. Accomplishments Of the accomplishments listed in their written report, Chair Grefenberg opined that outreach 3