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Human Rights Commission Minutes October 16, 2013 Page 8 of 9 Notice of Election of New HRC Officers: Chair Grefenberg noted that pursuant to the Commission's By -laws the November 20 meeting would include the election of Chair and Vice Chair. He reiterated that he would not be- seeking reelection, and enquired as to Vice Chair Brisbois intentions. She replied that she also would not be seeking reelection. The Chair asked that any person interested in running for either of these two positions let him know before the November 20th meeting so if necessary he could propose some procedures in case there was a contested contest. He indicated he was aware of one commissioner's interest in the position of chair, and another in the position of Vice Chair. Vice Chair Brisbois moved and Commissioner Singleton seconded a motion nominating Wayne Groff as Chair of the Human Rights Commission. Chair Grefenberg allowed the nomination with the understanding that other nominations would also be accepted at the November meeting. The nomination was accepted by Commissioner Groff. Commissioner Groff moved and Vice Chair Brisbois seconded a motion nominating Scot Becker Vice Chair of the Human Rights Commission. The nomination was allowed by the Chair with the provision that other vice chair nominations would also be accepted at the November HRC meeting. Commissioner Becker accepted the nomination. Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Planning Cultural Festival during Rosefest 2014 Chair Grefenberg indicated that Youth Commissioner Joan Dao had advised him that she would not be able to make any further meetings this calendar year, but was willing to work by phone with the other Youth Commissioners and Ad Hoc Committee members Jill Brisbois and Kaying Thao in planning her suggested Cultural Festival for next year's Rosefest. Grefenberg added that he had asked Staff Liaison Curti to make preliminary contact with the Roseville Parks Department to determine what initial steps were needed to proceed with the incorporation of this HRC event into the Parks Department- organized Rosefest. Ms. Curti reported that she had talked with the Parks Department Jill Anfang who told her that her department could only provide the venue and the publicity if the HRC wished to proceed with this program during Rosefest; Curti added that probably the best day for such an HRC program would be on Saturday, June 28. Curti also mentioned another alternative which was the Parks Department- sponsored Performances in the Park on Tuesday, Thursdays, and Sundays during the summer. In response to a question from the Chair, Curti said the Parks Department would need a firm commitment from the HRC as well as a general outline of the event itself by the first of January. in order for it to be properly advertised by the Parks and Recreation Department in 2014. Vice Chair Brisbois volunteered she would have the subcommittee meet and report back to the Commission.