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Chair Grefenberg advised that, with the addition of experienced youth commissioners, they brought forward issues and concerns from the high school level, and allow development of ways to solicit information and involve others in that mission. Chair Grefenberg noted that this involved youth commissioners working directly with that student body with the HRC relying on their leadership. Chair Grefenberg stated that the HRC was open to other programs and ideas; however, anything currently in process was too premature to address at this point. In response to Councilmember Willmus, Chair Grefenberg advised that the collaboration of the HRC was primarily through school staff rather than the school board and involving those responsible in programming, along with a liberal sprinkling of residents. As an example, Chair Grefenberg advised that he served on the School's Communications Task Force; but was leery of getting too involved with the bureaucracy of the school district itself. Another example was provided by HRC Members Brisbois and Groff, and their involvement in the interview for a new youth commissioner, who will be starting in September of 2013. Member Brisbois, with concurrence from Member Groff, spoke to their favorable impressions with the experience of this High School Junior student who had been instrumental in planning and outreach of a run /walk for community members over the last three (3) years. One of the reasons for their selection of this candidate was her ability to involve and engage youth in the community versus simply through the format of a forum. Member Brisbois provided another example she experienced in April /May of 2013 through involvement with the Shoreview HRC and panel of youth and elderly individuals attending. Member Brisbois spoke of the thoughtful comments from a nine -year old on that panel and what they provided about interacting with different generations. Member Brisbois stated that this caused her to reconsider the tradition of working with the teenage population and the need to involve younger children as well, since they had a lot to add. Chair Grefenberg noted that a lot more could be done by the HRC in utilizing various age groups, but reiterated that the HRC could not do everything. Councilmember Willmus expressed his appreciation of the HRC's proactive work with the Karen community; and suggested that the HRC consider other areas to expand that outreach portion of their work plan and initiatives, as well as continued and expanded collaboration with District 623. Councilmember Etten also personally thanked the HRC for the tremendous amount of work accomplished over the last year; and thanked each for their time and efforts. Councilmember Etten sought additional information on any cultural events occurring at the high school level at this ti me. Youth Commission Dao advised that, to her knowledge, there was not anything occurring at this point; but noting that the new youth commissioners will both be High School Seniors, their efforts could be expanded. While Rosefest provided an important way to showcase the broader community, Councilmember Etten also expressed interest in working throughout the year at the school district providing a broad spectrum of review for all forums. Councilmember Etten referenced a similar program done throughout the year at Irondale School where he worked, and suggested considering such an effort in Roseville. Youth Commissioner Dao noted that most elementary schools in the area provided such opportunities, such as the Festival of Nations at Brimhall. Councilmember Etten also suggested expanding on and incorporating music and dance as part of the cultural festival. Specific to the concept of a stand -along Civic Engagement Commission, Councilmember Etten 6