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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-16_packetRLS� HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AGENDA September 18, 2013 6:30 -8:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order /Introductions 2. Approve Agenda 3. Swearing -in of Commissioner Michele Courneya and Youth Commissioner Sungmoon Lim 4. Approve Minutes of July 17 meeting 5. Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda 6. Old Business a. Distribution of August - December Calendar b. Reports on community events and meetings attended by Commissioners 1. Falcon Heights HRC Community Conversation with Immigrants August 19 2. Immigration Reform Forum on August 20 3. Report on meeting with Karen leadership (Karen Organization of Minnesota) on September 6 4. Any other meeting c. Assessment of Council Feedback from August 12 Joint Meeting 1. Discussion 2. Consideration of Revisions to Work Plan for 2013-2014 7. Committee and Chair Reports a. Chair's Report b. Any other Standing Committee Reports c. Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Planning Cultural Festival 8. Staff Report a. Financial Report on Current Calendar Year Expenditures and Balances b. Other Items 9. Future Agenda Items 10. Adjournment Be a part of the picture... get involved with your City... Volunteer. For more information, stop by City Hall or call Carolyn at 651- 792 -7026, or check our website at www. cityo&oseville. com. .e Volunteering, a Great Way to Get Involved! 1 2 3 I 4 5 6 I Commissioners: 7 8 9 10 11 12 Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes FINAL DRAFT — July 17, 2013 _ FINAL DRAFT Youth Commissioners: Commissioners Absent: Others: September 18, 2013 Item 4 Approve Minutes Dushin 13 Staff Present: Carolyn Curti 14 15 16 Call to Order 17 1 . 18 I The Human Rights Commission (HRC) meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Chair Gary 19 Grefenberg requested staff call the roll. 20 21 Approve Agenda 22 I . 23 I Commissioner D Singleton moved and Commissioner S Becker seconded motion to 24 approve the agenda as amended adding a Request for HRC Assistance for the August 19 25 Program sponsored by Falcon Heights Human Rights Commission to be discussed under Other 26 Committee Reports. Motion passed unanimously. 27 43 possible student essay contest A, *R 44 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0 ", Hanging: 2" Formatted: Indent: Left: 0 ", Hanging: 2 ", Space Before: 6 pt Formatted: Strikethrough Formatted: Space Before: 6 pt Formatted: Underline, Font color: Custom Color(RGB(47,84,150)) Formatted: Indent: Left: 0 ", Hanging: 2 ", Space Before: 6 pt Formatted: Underline, Font color: Custom Color(RGB(47,84,150)) Formatted: Underline, Font color: Custom Color(RGB(47,84,150)) Formatted: Space Before: 6 pt Formatted: Font: 8 pt Formatted: Underline, Font color: Blue Formatted: Font: 8 pt Formatted: Underline, Font color: Custom Color(RGB(47,84,150)) Formatted: Underline, Font color: Blue Formatted: Font: Bold Formatted: Font: Bold Formatted: Underline, Font color: Blue Formatted: Font: 8 pt Formatted: Strikethrough Formatted: Underline, Font color: Custom Color(RGB(47,84,150)) Formatted: Underline, Font color: Custom Color(RGB(47,84,150)) Formatted: Strikethrough Formatted: Strikethrough Formatted: Underline, Font color: Custom Color(RGB(47,84,150)), Not Strikethrough J Formatted: Underline, Font color: Custom Color(RGB(47,84,150)) Formatted: Strikethrough Formatted: Underline, Font color: Custom Color(RGB(47,84,150)), Strikethrough 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 Human Rights Commission Minutes July 17, 2013 — Draft Minutes Page 2of7 He indicated in response to his request Youth Commissioner Siliciano h� recommended all four previous questions not selected last year be forwarded to the Minnesota League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission for its consideration for coming year's state contest. The four topic questions are as follows: 1. In your own words, define equality and equity. Where do you see equality and equity or inequality and inequity in your community? Reference the US Constitution, the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights or the Bill of Ri _ ht s in your answer. 2. Prejudice and stereotypes affect the way we perceive and interact with each other each other, even when we don't realize it. How do stereotypes affect our society and how do they damage human rights? Reference the US Constitution, the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights or the Bill of Rights in your answer. Formatted: Underline, Font color: Custom Color(RGB(47,84,150)) Formatted: Underline, Font color: Custom Color(RGB(47,84,150)) Formatted: Strikethrough Formatted: Underline, Font color: Blue, Not Strikethrough Formatted: Underline, Font color: Blue Formatted: Underline, Font color: Blu� Formatted: Underline, Font color: Blue Formatted: Underline, Font color: Blue 3. Micro inequities (jokes or comments at the expense of a certain group of people) are Formatted: Space Before: 6 pt prominent in our community. Sometimes it's hard to tell what is ok and what is offensive. How do we use language to protect or violate human rights? Reference the US Constitution, the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights or the Bill of Ri _ htg s ink n n c AalPr 4. Describe a human rights movement that shapes our society. What does it take to change society protect human rights? Reference the US Constitution, the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights or the Bill of Rights in your answer. ' Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5" Chair Grefenberg indicated this paitrcouldbe done, as the Minnesota Human Rights Commission would then select one final topic. Commissioner Singleton suggested emphasis be placed on Topic 92 but recommended all four be passed along. 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[Formatted: Strikethrough ~ Committee R Formatted: Underline, Font color: Blue eports Chair's Report Human Rights Commission Minutes July 17, 2013 — Draft Minutes Page 3 of 7 Chair Grefenberg stated last month there had been some Commission discussion regarding Formatted: Strikethrough the some Commissioners' feelings of being overburdening of the members from the Formatted: Underline, Font color: Blue Commission. It was discussed that more work was to be conducted at the meetings, and not in subcommittees to alleviate some of this stress. For this reason, a work scheduleand calendar Formatted: Strikethrough was created to assist the Commission in prioritizing its goals and objectives. Chair Grefenberg reported he � Attended _- participated in the Council's five interviews that were recently conducted for the Human Rights Commission seat vacancy. He was pleased there was great interest in the HRC and noted each of the five candidates were highly qualified. He N°^ ^mm° „dead advised Commission members Teeemm..e n„ae,l tLp- Q[4:Pw44A Ads that during breaks ­ ­1 the idea of adding two new commissioners to assist with the QWA444A ' HRC's -work load had been informally raised,. f'-AM Ses Commissioner Groff stated this would allow for the work to be spread out more while also creating a cushion when members were absent. He did not object to the addition& of two HRC commissioners.. Commissioner Singleton also supported the addition of two new members. Commissioner Becker commented this would allow for the subcommittee work to be more evenly spread about between the HRC members -, -and that the quorum prohibition for standing committees would be less restrictive. Commissioner Becker also noted that being constantiv in a state of recruiting and selecting new commissioners could be a potential unintended consequence of additional commissioners. � ssio of ,� eeke f also voted th4 ew n n een t tote -Af Ms. Curti reported the HRC had been 10 members several years ago and the group was reduced to seven by the Council. 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Formatted: Underline, Font color: Blue Request for HRC Support on an August 20 Forum on Immigration Reform E Formatted: No bullets or numbering 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 Human Rights Commission Minutes July 17, 2013 — Draft Minutes Page 4of7 Commissioner Grefenberg asked if the Commission was interested in supporting the August 20 forum on Immigration Reform. He explained Commission Thao and himself recommended the group support the program. Chair Grefenberg moved and Vice Chair Brisbois seconded a motion to recommend the Roseville HRC promote the August 20 Forum on Immigration Reform. Motion passed [Formatted: Font: Bold unanimously. Other Committee Reports uest for HRC Assistance on August 19 Program Sponsored by Falcon Heights Human Rights Commission : Chair Grefenberg stated Falcon Heights was seeking assistance from the Roseville HRC in promoting a program scheduled for August 19. He explained last year the Commission supported a similar program. Commissioner Groff indicated last year the Falcon Heights talked to him about participating in a forum. He recommended the HRC participate. Commissioner Singleton questioned what level of participation Falcon Heights was seeking at this time. Commissioner Groff explained Falcon Heights was hoping to have the Roseville HRC promote the program and share their flyer with the immigrant community. Chair Grefenberg stated it would benefit the Roseville HRC to have an immigrant mailing list. Chair Grefenberg moved and Vice Chair Brisbois seconded a motion to recommend the Roseville HRC assist with the August 19 Program sponsored by Falcon Heights Human Rights Commission. Motion passed unanimously. Final Report on Community Dialogue Series Creating a Safe and Connected Commu Chair Grefenbergpommented noted that Roseville resident Megan Dushin was present this evening to provide a final report on the recent Community Dialogue Series, ;A'L °� ' %L °� °� Creating a Safe, and Connected Community. He f °3Ti ° °d alb ported that tL -HAtipg $2,700 was spent on the dialogues, $200 of that being from the Commission and the remainder from the Bush Foundation Grant. Megan Dushin provided an historic overview on the community dialogues. She said a grant was received from the Bush Foundation to assist with the dialogue and facilitator (Ariella Tilsen) expenses. She explained that 50 people attended the first dialogue, which was more than Formatted: No bullets or numbering Formatted: Font: Bold Formatted: Font: Italic Formatted: Stri keth roug h Formatted: Stri keth roug h Formatted: Underline, Font color: Blue Formatted: Stri keth roug h Formatted: Font: Italic Formatted: Stri keth roug h Formatted: Underline, Font color: Blue, Not Strikethrough Formatted: Stri keth roug h Formatted: Underline, Font color: Blue 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 Human Rights Commission Minutes July 17, 2013 — Draft Minutes Page 5 of 7 expected. She stated the next action step would be to take the comments and feedback received and turn it into action items for the City. Chair Grefenberg indicated the neighborhood watch program was starting a neighborhood welcome program because of the comments made at the dialogues. Ms. Dushin stated the second dialogue had a completely different format and discussions centered the suggestions made at the first community dialogue. Although there w�less participants, great information was gathered around the four main topics, which were strengthening neighborhoods and the block captain program, communication with action, intergenerational dialogues and creating a culture -fest. Chair Grefenberg indicated the HRC was very interested in creating a culture fest in Roseville in the next year. He thanked Planning Committee Dushin for her consistent and committed involvement in the recent Ddialogues. Commissioner Singleton a� thanked Megan Dushin for her i H was an exame o omm fivel T°ment leadership,,-in =in the Ddialogues. e added that this plf the Cission's committee structure allowing resident and community involvement. Chair Grefenberg moved and Commissioner Singleton seconded a motion to acknowledge with appreciation the report from the Creating a Safe & Connected Community Dialogues from Megan Dushin. Motion passed unanimously. Old Business Consideration of 2013 -2014 Draft Calendar: Chair Grefenberg reviewed an initial commission calendar for July 2013 through July 2014. He saw the calendar as a planning tool that would assist the HRC in reaching its goals and objectives throughout the coming year. He requested comment or suggestions from the Commission members on the calendar. Commissioner Groff thanked staff and Chair Grefenberg for creating the calendar. He felt this would be an important planning tool. Vice Chair Brisbois appreciated the calendar as well stating this would be a great working document to have in place that can be reviewed on a monthly basis by the HRC. There was Commission consensus to have the calendar provided in the packet on a monthl basis. 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He suggested the Commission spend some time this evening discussing potential topics for the joint meeting, while also listing the accomplishments over the past year. He encouraged youth commissioners to participate in the meeting. Youth Commissioner Siliciano indicated she would try to attend. She reported the youth commissioners held several gatherings during the past school year. Formatted: Space Before: 6 pt Vice Chair Brisbois commented the two Maplewood dialogues were completed in the past year, along with the forum at Shoreview. A same sex marriage and intergenerational dialogues were also completed. She recommended the Rose Parade participation be mentioned. Chair Grefenberg stated the,Sgfie and Connected Community dialogues would be discussed with Formatted: Font: italic the Council. He noted the HRC webpage and brochure were updated in the past year. Commissioner Becker suggested the HRC's involvement in the Minnesota Human Rights Commission be discussed. Ms. Curti stated several members from the HRC attended training at Macalester College. Chair Grefenberg stated the upcoming culture fest could also be mentioned. He commented the creation of a Civic Engagement Commission could be discussed with the Council. He noted he would revise his notes based on the comments provided this evening and would forward it to the Commission for final review prior to the August 12 meeting. Staff Report Carolyn Curti noted the Commission had about left in the 2013 budget. Formatted: Font: 8 pt LFormatted: Underline, Font color: Blue Vice Chair Brisbois requested a copy of the 2013 budget be sent to each member. f the HRC Formatted: Strikethrough Ms. Curti stated the Fire Department would be hosting a Lemonade Stand with the Koran Formatted: Underline, Font color: Blue community on the 1700 Block of Woodbridge, and she would information about the exact date. Future Agenda Items I A ( Formatted: Font: 8 pt Chair Grefenberg commented the Commission would attend the August 12 joint meeting with the Council and for this reason, recommended there be no HRC meeting in August. Recognition of Julia Laden and Marie Siliciano's Service as Youth Commissioners Chair Grefenberg thanked Marie Siliciano for her three years of dedicated service to the Roseville HRC. He wished her well at Princeton this fall. He also thanked Julia Laden for her Human Rights Commission Minutes July 17, 2013 — Draft Minutes Page 7 of 7 OREM% cq 4) H E CD CN m •00 CD (D LL Ce) di 41Z CO SSW ava C%I co 1.0 lkNs 04 cr) cq CI4 CN I cr) CD lei CD m cla iii r, 75, CD cr)! C14 Lr) I OD A oD CV w N LM CV CV I . . . . . ... ..... .. . . . . . ....... ... C4 LL iii r, 75, CD cr)! C14 Lr) I OD A oD CV w N LM CV CV I don% co Lo VM a 1 4+ u P-M Q 0 wzotr Ln i C-4 co �D F-c,4 F c%l C%l CV) CD iY P� Ce) 04 m . .............. .... 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About 71200 Karen (pronounced Ka -REN) now live in St. Paul and its surround suburbs, making it the largest Karen community in the country. Over 63% of these refugees from Burma in Minnesota are under 25. The Roseville Human Rights Commission has a history of working with the Karen Community, many of whom live in Roseville, especially in SE Roseville along Larpenteur Avenue. In the spring of 2010 four Commissioners participated in a program welcoming them to our community. This program, organized by the Roseville Police Department, was the first in a series of events to provide a forum for these immigrants most of whom do not speak English and are recently- arrived from a culture alien to ours where government is seen as the Persecutor, not as a Protector. Late this spring the HRC Chair participated in another Forum on public and personal safety issues, also put together by the Community Relations Office of our Police Department. He told the over 100 assembled Karen We want you to know that our job is to protect your rights, to make sure the law is fair, and you are welcomed even if you are not yet an American citizen. (A copy of the relevant portion of his remarks is attached.) Last week HRC Chair Gary Grefenberg, Commissioner Wayne Groff, and City Staff Liaison Carolyn Curti meet with the Karen Leadership of the Karen Organization of Minnesota (KOM), a non - profit officed south of Larpenteur Avenue in St. Paul's North End. They met with KOM's Executive Director, Chong Vang, and one of his staff and the chair of last spring's Forum, to find out what are the issues and challenges currently facing the Karen, especially those living in Roseville. Attached is a summary of this meeting. We encourage you to review it, especially the last section Some Possible Items which the HRC and KOM Can Collaborate On, pages 2 -3. At this time there is no specific event or program to propose to the HRC. In effect the Commission has already included in its 2013 -2013 Work Plan the following objective: 7) Focus on ethnic minorities including new immigrants a. Organize a Karen Forum on a topic selected by the Karen Organization of America. Recommendation: We recommend the Commission continue to develop a collaborative relationship with the Karen Organization of Minnesota and the Karen Community. Therefore we are also September 18, 2013 Item 6 . b . 3 Report on meeting with Karen Leadership recommending that we revise Work Plan #7a above to be less specific and thus allow the Commission and the Karen Community to mutually consider any of the possibilities listed in the attached Summary, or similar efforts, prior to determining a course of action. We therefore recommend the Commission amend its 2013 -2014 Work Plan as follows: 7) Focus on ethnic minorities including new immigrants a. Collaborate with the Karen Community on issues or projects se'°r + of mutual relevance to the Commission and the Karen Organization of America. Respectfully Submitted, HRC Chair Gary Grefenberg and Commissioner Wayne Groff Attachments: Two 2 September 18, 2013 Item 6 . b . 3 Report on meeting with Karen Leadership Attachment #1 Grefenberg, HRC Chair, Remarks at the New American Forum to the Karen Community Roseville Lutheran Church May 11, 2013 The Human Rights Commission is a part of Roseville government. Our job is to advise the Mayor, the Police Chief and the City Council of Roseville on: • How to make sure you feel welcome in Roseville, our hometown and your new home town. We want you to know that our job is to protect your rights, to make sure the law is fair, and you are welcomed even if you are not yet an American citizen. So We would ask you to please help us. We need to learn from you —your culture, your history, and how the government can protect your rights as human beings. So we would like you and the Karen Organization of Minnesota (KOM) to work with us, the Roseville Human Rights Commission, and the Police, on another program, another meeting, maybe this fall. 3 September 18, 2013 Item 6 . b . 3 Report on meeting with Karen Leadership Attachment #2 September 5, 2013 Summary of Meeting with Karen Organization of Minnesota (KOM) and Roseville Human Rights Commission (HRC) Present: Chong Bee Vang, Executive Director, Eh Tha Khu, Youth Academic Support Coordinator, and Roseville Human Rights Commissioners Gary Grefenberg and Wayne Groff, and City Staff Liaison Carolyn Curti. Gary Grefenberg, HRC chair, opened the meeting, thanking Mr. Vang for meeting with the HRC, adding that from his perspective he saw this meeting as the first step towards a collaborative and effective relationship between the HRC and the Roseville Karen community. The HRC's intent was to make sure the Karen community felt welcome in Roseville, and to make sure that it was aware of the HRC role in case there were any problems or mutual opportunities to improve the lives of this new community of immigrants. Grefenberg also noted that he had told the Karen community at the last KOM Forum in May that HRC would work with KOM if it wished in organizing another forum or meeting on issues of concern to them. Mr. Vang responded by saying that he wants to establish a good relationship between the Karen community and the rest of the community. Mr. Vang said the Karen really liked the May forum. It was good for the Karen community to hear that the government is there to support them. He related a story about illegal (squirrel) hunting in St. Paul. He wants to assure all people that the Karen community will follow the law, and if a person sees something illegal happening, he or she should call the police. At the same time, he wants us to know that members of the Karen community are not purposely breaking the law; they may not know what the law is, so they need help learning state and city laws. He mentioned the Rosetown Playhouse and the success of this summer's art show on the theme How We Got Here. It included Karen themes and youth as participants. Mr. Vang said some of the Karen's current concerns are with the School District, noting two incidents in 2012 and 2013 altercations between African American and Karen youth — bullying and fighting. Mr. Vang related these incidents, one at RAMS and one at Fairview Alternative School. The incident at RAMS was handled very poorly. Five Karen kids were expelled and only one or two African American kids. He said the teachers did not intervene when the youths were fighting, and the only response was a letter written in English sent to the parents. He asked why the school did not include the Karen translator and the Karen Liaison who were at the building when the incident occurred. 11 September 18, 2013 Item 6 . b . 3 Report on meeting with Karen Leadership He was very disappointed that the school did not admit they did wrong, saying that not once have the Karen received a satisfactory answer from the Schools. He felt the school response was much better at the incident that occurred at the Fairview Alternative School. Perhaps the school learned from the first incident, he commented. They are aware that the school is doing education circles, but did not have any details about what those were or who was involved. The high school is trying a Karen/African American meeting which is a facilitated relation building exercise between the two groups. Both Mr. Vang and Mr. Khu mentioned several times "fairness" and "double standards." They gave another example of the school rule prohibiting the wearing of hats; however, it is inconsistently enforced. A Karen student was wearing a hat and when he was asked to remove it, he asked why the African American kids were allowed to wear hats. He then got in trouble. Grefenberg asked whether poor living conditions and health/safety issues at some of the apartment buildings within which many Karen families live were of concern to the Karen. He explained that he had heard from a representative of the Roseville Police Department that these were real problems but problems which the Police had little if any authority to resolve. Carolyn Curti raised the possibility that the rental registration proposal currently before the Roseville City Council might give the City some authority to address these issues. Mr. Vang raised concerns that this proposal may result in tenants being kicked out of their apartments if they raise questions or if they have more residents living in an apartment than are currently allowed. Some possible items HRC and KOM can collaborate on: 1. Participate in the September 16 City Council meeting discussion on rental registration. KOM will work on a position paper and likely have someone present their thoughts at the meeting. (This may mean looking at the bigger housing picture.) The HRC could be present to support the Karen representative and possibly raise some of the other issues raised at today's meeting. 2. Youth Commissioners: 1) Invite Karen youth to meet with youth commissioners to discuss ways to collaborate. 2) Encourage Karen youth to apply for a commission appointment in 2014. 3. Work with Kaying Thao to facilitate a conversation between school leaders and members of the Karen community, to air concerns and look for solutions. September 18, 2013 Item 6 . b . 3 Report on meeting with Karen Leadership 4. Culture Fest — part of Rosefest 5. Collaborate on Rosetown Playhouse events, help promote 6. Tenants' Rights — help Karen renters know their rights 7. Hosting a Naturalization Ceremony to recognize members of the Karen community who have become US citizens 8. Translation Services 9. Forums or community meetings — helping each other understand other people's customs, culture, laws, rules 10. Arrange meetings with HRC, Police Chief, city councilmembers, others, to discuss issues or concerns, possibly at a location convenient to the Karen community. 11. Help Karen community find affordable meeting space — for small groups as well as larger groups. Specifically Mr. Vang mentioned the need for a space for an all -day training session for his staff on September cc: gg 0 BACKGROUND ON AGENDA ITEM *6C PREPARED BY CHAIR G REFENBERG SEPTEMBER 1 19 2013 REGARDING ASSEssmENT OF COUNCIL FEEDBACK ON HRC WORK PLAN September 18, 2013 Item 6.c HUMAN RIGH'T'S COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 As reported to the Commission and included in our August 12th presentation to the Council under the heading Issues for Discussion with City Council, there was the following policy statement: 2) In order to be sustainable the Commission needs to better prioritize its work, and if possible confirm that those priorities conform to the Council's expectations Purpose: This September 18th agenda item is intended to allow the Commission to assess and determine whether our Work Plan priorities conform to the Council's expectations as expressed at our joint meeting with them on August 12th Chair's Recommended Conclusion: Based upon my observations at our joint meeting with the Council, reinforced by watching it again, it is my understanding that none of the items noted in our Work Plan for 2013 -2014 are not in conformance with the Council's expectations. At our next Commission meeting on September 18th, the full Commission will assess the Council's reaction to our Work Plan as presented, and determine whether there should be any revisions to our Work Plan necessary because the Council opposed any Plan components or because there was little or no Council support. In order to facilitate our discussion and determine whether the Commission concurs with my Conclusion noted above, I have attached the adopted City Council's minutes for our joint meeting, as well as reproduced below that Work Plan and Items for Discussion with City Council as presented to the Council on August 12th: Work Plan Items for 2013 -2014 [Items 1 -7 are adopted from the 2013 -2014 Strategic Plan approved last spring by the HRC and updated on July 8th in preparation for joint meeting with Council. This is a preliminary list since we hope to gain input from the Council as well as other community leaders, especially those of ethnic minorities.] 1) Whenever possible enlist others in the work of the Commission as exemplified by the planning for last spring's dialogues. 2) Continue working with neighboring Cities and Roseville groups and organizations, to sponsor and /or co- sponsor various initiatives relative to our purpose and mission. 3) Develop and expand a communication network, such as a media site or List -Serve of Roseville residents, organizations, businesses, and churches. 4) When participants agree and when feasible televise HRC events so as to make programs /events more accessible to the Roseville community. 5) Develop programs to encourage and assist in the development of neighborhood groups, forums, and networks in order to provide residents with a sense of belonging and facilitate effective citizen engagement. 6) Build upon current programs and diversity dialogues with a focus on local and state issues to encourage recognition and respect for civil and human rights, and mutual understanding and appreciation of the community's diversity. a. A diversity program currently planned is a `Culture Fest' to highlight the many cultures present in our City. b. Communicate with ethnic minorities by engaging with their leaders to determine what are their priorities and issues. 7) Focus on ethnic minorities including new immigrants a. Organize a Karen Forum on a topic selected by the Karen Organization of America. b. Consider the Advocates for Human Rights model of Community Conversations as an effective and sustainable way to encourage building an inclusive and welcoming sense of community in Roseville. 8) Continue to consider whether and how the Commission should take positions on issues impacting human and civil rights while maintaining focus with the HRC's purpose, and so advise the City Council. 9) Continue to explore ways to involve dialogue participants in achieving implementation of some of this spring's dialogue small group priorities /projects ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION WITH CITY COUNCIL: 1) Support to the HRC should be commensurate with the level of support the City provides other commissions; 2) In order to be sustainable the Commission needs to better prioritize its work, and if possible confirm that those priorities conform to the Council's expectations; 3) Consider low- energy and sustainable ways to develop programs suitable for the Roseville community on human rights and civic engagement issues; 4) Action needs to be taken on the Commission's recommendation to create a Civic Engagement Commission focused on the implementation of the sixty specific recommendations contained in its Task Force final report; and 5) Current Commission can only do so much with current resources. Staff need to proactively seek out other ways to support the Commission's work, such as aggressively searching out grant opportunities, internships, allowing Commission direct access to its own web page on the city's website, and developing a more aggressive community and press outreach. As noted I have also attached a copy of the Council's minutes on their joint meeting with us. Attachment: Excerpts from City Council Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2013 0) 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 remained the most significant issue. Chair Grefenberg recognized that the HRC's visibility had been improving throughout the community with various outreach efforts, as duly noted in the number of applicants for the last two openings on the HRC. Chair Grefenberg noted opportunities provided through the efforts of Roseville resident Megan Dushin for grant funds to create a safe and connected community; local press coverage pre- and post- event; and improved collaboration of the HRC and the Police Department and its Community Relations Officer, and with Roseville School District No. 623. Work Plan Items for 2013 - 2014 /Discussion Items Chair Grefenberg advised that the first seven (7) items included in the written outline for tonight's meeting were adopted from the 2013 -2014 Strategic Plan approved last spring and updated on July 8 in preparation for tonight's meeting; with the remaining items (8 - 9) representing preliminary opportunities continuing for the remainder of 2013 and into 2014. Chair Grefenberg sought City Council comment and direction on these work plan items specific to the HRC. As part of the future work plan, Chair Grefenberg spoke to the HRC's research on possibly pursuing the City of Falcon Heights model for "Advocates for Human Rights - Community Conversations." Chair Grefenberg opined that this would be consistent with the Imagine Roseville 2025 policy to welcome new members of the community. Chair Grefenberg sought comment from the City Council on whether or not the HRC should get involved in immigration reform; and which issues should remain under the auspices of the HRC if and when a Civic Engagement Commission was created As noted in written comments, Chair Grefenberg advocated for additional staff support commensurate with the level of support the City provides to other commissions. With the appointment of the Interim City Manager, Chair Grefenberg opined that things had improved, and expressed his confidence that they would continue to improve in the future. However, Chair Grefenberg noted that with the HRC members being spread so thin, one answer would be for more pro- active staff support. Considering the low energy and sustainable way to promote programs, Chair Grefenberg advised that it was difficult to maintain those same energy levels for commissioners; and therefore strongly advocated for the City Council's creation of a Civic Engagement Commission to implement the sixty (60) proposed implementation points from the formal report of the Task Force presented in the fall of 2012; and how those points should be prioritized, whether as a separate commission as recommended by the Task Force or as part of the HRC's charge. From his personal perspective, Chair Grefenberg supported the City Council being open to going outside the box occasionally. Discussion with the City Council Mayor Roe noted that the feedback expressed by individual Councilmembers offered their individual perspectives, but cautioned that those perspectives may differ from an ultimate City Council consensus required for actions moving forward. Councilmember McGehee applauded the positive accomplishments of the HRC over the last year as evidenced by their written list of accomplishments. Councilmember McGehee opined that items 1 - 4 (lines 37 - 44 of the RCA) of the 2013 Work Plan were of the most significance to her, and expressed her interest in seeing more of that type of effort, not only from the HRC but from other commissions and interests as well. Councilmember McGehee opined that the HRC was but one leg of Civic Engagement, a very broad and nebulous definition, with the goal to engage, inform, and interact with the community through lots of different parts and areas of interest, such as through different forums. Councilmember McGehee stated that she was very impressed with the HRC points, and that they served to exactly represent the HRC's work over the last few years. Specific to the Culture Fest, Councilmember McGehee suggested the addition of games and music for each culture, in addition to food; and to maintain some autonomy of the Culture Fest within the larger Rosefest activities to avoid it being buried in that. Councilmember McGehee suggested that the HRC work with the Parks & Recreation Commission to make the Culture Fest a centerpiece, but 11 still be a part of the overall Roseville events. Councilmember Laliberte thanked the HRC for their great work; and referenced her attendance and favorable impression with the second community dialogue, opining that it was a great event, and one that could stimulate a lot of things based on that good conversation. Councilmember Laliberte noted that one area addressed from that dialogue included working with "thought leaders" in each group. Councilmember Laliberte opined that a benefit of ideas coming from the HRC as part of their charge, and as members of the Civic Engagement Task Force as well as the HRC, was that there were other commissions who were not as close to the issues, but who could also benefit as well from those ideas. From her personal perspective, Councilmember Laliberte stated that she would like to see a separate Civic Engagement Commission and renewed focus for the City; but recognized that the City Council as a whole would need to discuss it further going forward. As part of a City Council Subcommittee, with Councilmember McGehee, to review all advisory commissions, Councilmember Laliberte alerted the HRC that a survey would be forthcoming from that Subcommittee to all current advisory commissions seeking their feedback. Chair Grefenberg suggested that the Subcommittee meet with the Civic Engagement Task Force to gain a sense of the issues raised and rationale for implementation recommendations for representation from all three (2) standing commissions to retain the synergy found in the Task Force and ensuring that the progress would continue. Chair Grefenberg noted that one of the frustrations expressed by the Task Force was in the delay of nine (9) months since the study recommendations were presented to the City Council without any subsequent action. Councilmember Laliberte expressed interest in the Subcommittee meeting with the Task Force; noting that it was their intent to meet with each Commission as well, once the survey had been finalized. Chair Grefenberg opined that one result of the preparation of the Uniform Commission Code was that it allowed volunteer commissioners to be treated as adults without the authorizing body (City Council) telling them how and when to meet. Based on his initial discussions with Councilmembers Laliberte and McGehee, Chair Grefenberg, he was confident that they both respected the role of volunteers and commissions; however he encouraged action on the Uniform Commission Act by the City Council soon to avoid his concerns that the fifteen (15) people involved in the Civic Engagement Task Force not give up expecting any results from their time and work on those initiatives. Councilmember Laliberte respected the time and efforts expended, and her desire to get that back on track. Related to addressing the level of City support, Councilmember Laliberte expressed her hope that with recent discussions and changes in the City's Administration Department and focus on communications, there would be a possible liaison staff support person to work with on civic engagement efforts and with the HRC, which would be one of her personal suggestions. Regarding the Civic Engagement Task Force, Councilmember Willmus noted his support last fall when the City Council initially discussed it, for a stand -alone commission; and advised that he continued to support that from his perspective. Councilmember Willmus noted that the creation of the Subcommittee of Councilmembers McGehee and Laliberte was a direct result of that initial discussion of last fall to review all City Council advisory commissions and their current charges and how and if they should be tasked differently. Councilmember Willmus agreed that their work needed to be wrapped up and brought back to the City Council as a whole; but reiterated his continued support for a stand -alone Commission on Civic Engagement. Specific to the work of the HRC and their activities over the last year, Councilmember Willmus supported extending their collaboration with other agencies and school districts beyond the essay contest, such as involving other ethnic or minority groups or clubs at those schools, and questioned what the HRC was doing with respect to that. 5 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 stated that he supported that as an active part of the community. However, Councilmember Etten noted that the catch was that his interpretation of such a Commission would take over most of the HRC's proposed work plan. Therefore, Councilmember Etten questioned if that commission should replace the HRC, or if the HRC should be reconfigured in the future. In his personal review of the work plan, Councilmember Etten opined six (6) of the nine (9) items could be tasked to a Civic Engagement Commission through other departments or commissions in the City. Councilmember Etten advised that he could support that, and replace the HRC work plan, as part of the reconfiguration and refocus of as part of the Subcommittee's work. Councilmember Etten admitted that this would require the City Council and HRC to step back and adjust, with perhaps the HRC meeting less frequently as a Civic Engagement Commission expanded. As part of that reconfiguration, Chair Grefenberg expressed his personal opinion that additional consideration was needed to determine if each commission should have the same, less or more members based on their tasks. Specific to Culture Fest, Chair Grefenberg noted that there remained $850 form the original $2,000 budget due to receipt of the grant, and suggested that if this money were carried over to the next year, it would allow the HRC more flexibility for Culture Fest. Mayor Roe clarified that any unspent balances were placed into General Fund reserves and available for subsequent years; however, he noted that those funds were allocated based on priorities. With Chair Grefenberg noting that the HRC had unexpended funds for the last three (3) years, Mayor Roe responded that this was a financial discussion beyond the focus of discussion items for tonight's joint meeting. In line with Councilmember Etten's comments, Mayor Roe noted that the HRC has control over the number of programs it undertook; and the result that the more programs undertaken, the more the HRC needed to seek the assistance of outside groups or communities when other resources were available to tap into. While agreeing that staffs liaison support could be there, Mayor Roe noted that given the leanness of the entire City organization, he was not sure how much staff support was realistic or reasonable. Mayor Roe expressed his personal preference for seeking available models to take advantage of opportunities for collaboration versus reinventing things; and suggested that the HRC determine and prioritize their programs and topics, and do them well and right while resisting the temptation to try to do everything. Mayor Roe reiterated his preference for emphasizing partnerships. Mayor Roe expressed his support of utilizing current models and resources in HRC efforts; and offered his personal time and for making opening remarks at any of the HRC events as applicable. Specific to the Culture Fest as part of Rosefest, Mayor Roe expressed his support of that effort. Mayor Roe referenced his recent attendance at Roseville's Slovenian Consulate and suggested involving them in Culture Fest activities and events as well, offering to provide his contact information for this community group. Mayor Roe suggested that the HRC involve not only newer immigrant communities to learn more about their cultures, but also to remember that part of the diversity of Roseville includes second generation ethnic groups as well. In looking to ways to get programs and events televised, Mayor Roe suggested that the HRC connect directly with volunteers at C -TV and /or get involved through Members or Youth Commissioners in C -TV's video production programs to get the message out and provide educational opportunities with this great community resource. Specific to immigration reform, from his personal perspective, Mayor Roe stated that he would support educational forums about the issue. However, for an issue that would be decided on by an entirely different level of government, Mayor Roe did not think that the City Council needed to take a position; and expressed his personal resistance to doing so. Mayor Roe reiterated his support of educational efforts in assisting residents to participate in the national level debates as appropriate. 7 Councilmember McGehee concurred with the comments of Mayor Roe regarding immigration reform; and suggested an educational forum by other members of the community, not necessarily put on by the HRC, but with the HRC possibly providing or finding a meeting venue for such an educational program. Specific to Councilmember Etten's comments on those outline items falling under the auspices of a Civic Engagement Task Force versus the HRC, Councilmember McGehee stated that she did not support a separate Civic Engagement Commission at this time. Councilmember McGehee opined that it was the job of all residents and city government to perform those civic engagement efforts; since the job was better accomplished when people are drawn together by a common thread. Councilmember McGehee opined that the efforts of the Civic Engagement Task Force were very useful and had brought many things forward, some of which had already been implemented and others in the process; and had brought out the need for more methods for community outreach necessary for all commissioners in their respective commissions, as well as on the part of staff and the City Council. As part of the proposed Administration Department reorganization and review and reconsideration of all commissions and a recommendation by the Subcommittee, Councilmember McGehee suggested that engagement of different aspects of the community be a goal of the entire community and residents, not just commissioners. Councilmember McGehee suggested that more community involvement and fewer commissions was her preference, while recognizing that the City had a good base of Commissions; and expressed her appreciation and respect of their respective efforts. Councilmember McGehee reiterated her appreciation of the initial work of the Civic Engagement Task Force and their formal report that already initiated some things, and led the way to improved community outreach. Councilmember McGehee also seconded Mayor Roe's comment on the need to celebrate all of the City's various ethnic groups. Mayor Roe advised that he would defer his comments on his personal preferences related to a Civic Engagement Commission until he heard the recommendations of the Subcommittee; admitting that he was uncommitted at this time. Mayor Roe stated that while he saw some merit to having two commissions, he remained unsure of their specific workloads or tasks. Mayor Roe thanked the HRC for their attendance tonight and the good discussion; and for the benefit of the public, Chair Grefenberg provided contact information for the HRC. 0 General Ledger Detailed Trial Balance User: chris.miller Printed: 09111/2013 - 8:35AM Period: 01 to 09, 2013 Account Number Description September 18, 2013 Item 8.a Budget Budget Beginning Balance Debit This Period Credit This Period Ending Balance 100 General Fund EXPENSE 100 -01 General Government 100- 01- 33• -00- 0004 -10- 430000 Professional Services 2,000.00 512312013 AP 5 116 71396 - Vital Edge Consulting Ck# 70135 1,500.00 0.00 616 #2013 AP 6 21 71475 - Ariella Tilsen Ck# 70278 200.00 0.00 100- 01- 33 -00- 0000 -10- 430000 Totals: Var: 300.00 2,000.00 0.00 1,700.00 0.00 1,700.00 100- 01- 33 -00- 0000 -10- 440000 Conferences 0.00 100-01- 33 -00- 0000 -10- 440000 Totals: 0.00 0.00 4.00 0.00 4.00 100- 01- 33 -00- 0000 -10- 441000 Training 0.00 100- 01- 33 -00- 0000 -10- 441000 Totals: 4.00 0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 100- 01- 33 -00- 0000 - 10442000 Memberships & Subscriptions 0.00 1/2312013 AP 1 105 6593 - League of MN Human Rights i Ck# 68958 140.00 0.00 100- 01- 33 -00- 0000 -10- 442000 Totals: Var: - 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 100.00 100 -01- 3300- 000010- 448000 Miscellaneous 0.00 2/2712013 AP 2 136 100353 - Roseville Area Middle Scho Ck# 69288 50.04 0.00 212712013 AP 2 136 11237 - Eli Sailer- Haugland Ck# 69290 20.04 0.00 2127/2013 AP 2 136 11238 - Parkview Elementary Ck# 69279 50.00 0.00 212712013 AP 2 136 71155 - Rose Wagner Ck# 69309 35.00 0.00 212712013 AP 2 136 71231 - Nicholas Behrens Ck# 69245 100.00 0.00 2/2712013 AP 2 136 71232 - Grace Smith Ck# 69291 70.00 0.00 2/27/2013 AP 2 136 71234 - Olivia DiGiorno Ck# 69255 20.00 0.00 2/27/2013 AP 2 136 71235 - Heather Knutson Ck# 64271 20.00 4.00 4/18/2013 AP 4 104 5534 - US Bank Ck# 69803 15.30 0.00 412512013 AP 4 133 12032 - City of Shoreview Ck# 69815 100.00 0.00 51112013 AP 5 4 10955 - Nelsons Cheese & Deli -CC Ck# 0 140.99 0.00 5/912013 AP 5 43 1632 - Lillie Suburban Newspaper Inc Ck# 69928 343.50 0.00 5/912013 AP 5 43 7114 -Crary Grefenberg Ck# 69913 14.20 0.00 GL - Detailed Trial Balance (09111/2013 - 8 :35 AM) Page 1 Account ]Number Description September 18, 2013 Item 8.a 'Budget Beginning Balance Debit This Period 6til gkistPeriod Ending Balance 5123/2013 AP 5 116 71397 - Justin Yunke Ck# 70138 61612013 AP 6 21 1632 - Lillie Suburban Newspaper Inc Ck# 70253 61612013 AP 6 21 3536 - The Vernon Company Ck# 74287 611912013 AP 6 101 10985 - Nelsons Cheese & Deli -CC Ck# 4 611912013 AP 6 101 10985 - Nelsons Cheese & Deli -CC Ck# 0 5119/2013 AP 6 101 9582 - Byerly's- CC Ck# 0 612712013 AP 6 145 10985 - Nelsons Cheese & Deli -CC Ck# 0 612 712013 AP 6 145 71318 - EventBrite -CC Ck# 0 71312013 AP 7 17 5534 - US Bank Ck# 70652 71312013 AP 7 17 5534 - US Bank Ck4 70652 71312013 AP 7 17 5534 - US Bank Ck# 70652 71312013 AP 7 17 5534 - US Bank Ck# 70652 81112013 AP 8 7 7114 - Gary Grefenberg Ck# 70947 100- 01- 33 -00- 0000 -10- 448000 Totals: Var. - 2,154.12 0.00 100 -01 EXPENSE Totals: 2,004.00 EXPENSE Totals: 2,000.00 100 Totals: - 2,000.00 Report Totals: - 2,000.00 GL - Detailed Trial Balance (09111/2013 - 8:35 AM) 100.00 0.00 200.00 0.00 201.40 0.00 83.57 0.00 182.42 0.00 35.99 0.00 179.20 0.00 75.00 0.00 12.42 0.00 7.38 0.00 25.96 0.00 5.68 0.00 0.00 2,154.12 0,00 2,154.12 0.00 3,954.12 0.00 3,954.12 0.00 3,954.12 0.00 3,954.12 0.00 3,954.12 0.00 3,954.12 0.00 3,954.12 0.00 3,954.12 Page 2 September 18, 2013 Item 8.a Budget The HRC had $748.35 in unspent funds from 2012 The Council appropriated $2,000 in 2013 The HRC had $2,748.35 in unrestricted funds to use in 2013 $2,500 grant from the Meadowlark Institute $126.94 contribution from the League of MN Human Rights These funds would be restricted to whatever purpose specified by the grantor /contributor The HRC has spent $3,954.12 to date The HRC has $1421.17 remaining in its budget Human Rights Commission Becker, Scot 1301 Willow Circle Roseville, MN 55113 E -mail: roseville @scotbecker.com Brisbois, Jill 2366 Western Ave N Roseville, MN 55113 Mobile: (651) 235 -2238 Courneya, Michele 2450 Dunlap Street N Roseville, MN 55113 E -mail: mlcourneya03 @yahoo.com Dao, Joan Grefenberg, Gary 91 Mid Oaks Lane Roseville MN 55113 Home: (651) 645 -6161 E -mail: ggrefenberg @comcast.net Groff, Wayne 2266 Marion Road Roseville MN 55113 Bus: (651) 636 -3760 Mobile: (612) 867 -0915 E -mail: waynegroff @edinarealty.com Lim, Sungmoon Singleton, David 1430 Commerce St #206 Roseville MN 55113 Mobile: (651) 207 -2571 E -mail: dvd.singleton @yahoo.com Thao, Kaying 2713 Marion St Roseville MN 55113 Home: (651) 270 -3654 E -mail: kaying.thao @gmail.com Thomas, Sarah September Item 8.b Other 18, 2013 9/10/2013 4:09 PM