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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,April 7, 2014 Page 2 explain terms for rights-of-way, performance and rate regulations are proposed in the new franchise agreement. Mayor Roe announced opportunities for students in the ten member city consortium of the North Suburban Communication Commission to participate in that body's scholarship program, with an application deadline of April 11, 2014; and additional information available at CTVNorthSuburbs.org/nscc or by calling 651/792-7515. Mayor Roe announced a vacancy on the City's Human Rights Commission in May of 2014; with applications available for this term expiring in approximately one year, creat- ed by a current commissioner moving out of the city. Mayor Roe advised that the appli- cation deadline was April 25; with information and applications available at City Hall in person or by calling 651/792-7001; or on the website at cityofroseville.com/commissions. 5. Recognitions, Donations and Communications a. Human Rights Commission (HRC) Essay Winners Mayor Roe and Councilmembers recognized 2014 Human Rights Essay Contest winners, as detailed in the Request for Council Action(RCA) dated April 7, 2014; with the first, second and third place winners reading their essays. HRC Commis- sion Chair Wayne Groff and Ms. Kaying Thao, member of the HRC, as well as a member of the Roseville Area School Board introduced students. Ms. Thao also recognized parents and teachers in the audience, as well as Principal Dr. Hoskins and School Board member Kitty Goggins. Ms. Thao noted that the HRC received and read 100 essays this year, with nine students being recognized tonight for placing first, second(tied), third place, and a number of Honorable Mentions. Ms. Thao introduced winners to read their essays: 3rd place—Olivia Ogwangi, 8th grader with teacher Ms. Crystal Archer; 2nd place tied for Ailsa Schmidt and Ash- ley Chavez, 8th graders and teacher Mr. Lee Thao; and First Place winner: Elijah Sailer-Haugland, an 8th grader with teachers Mr. Gary Schwingle and Mr. Jeff Bibeau. Honorable Mentions were Hanna Bruns, Isabel Lieb, Teague Bogenhold, Katie Nguyen and Anne Bensen; each of whom were recognized and received a certificate for their participation. Mayor Roe recognized and thanked each participant, students and parents; and thanked the HRC for their review of the essays. Recess Mayor Roe recessed the meeting at approximately 6:45 p.m. and reconvened at approximately 6:53 p.m. b. May 2014 as Roseville Community Band Month Mayor Roe read a proclamation declaring May 2014 as Roseville Community Band Month.