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Human Rights Commission Minutes July 17, 2013 Page 5 of 6 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 monthly basis. New Business Preparation for August 12 Joint Meeting with City Council: Chair Grefenberg discussed the upcoming joint meeting with the City Council that would be held on August 12. 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. 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 Safe and Connected Community dialogues would be discussed with 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 $700 left in the 2013 budget. Vice Chair Brisbois requested a copy of the 2013 budget be sent to each member of the HRC.