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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