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Human Rights Commission Minutes February 19, 2014 Page 6 of 10 Commissioner Grefenberg moved and Commissioner Courneya seconded a motion authorize the Operations Committee to review and prepare a response, if needed, to the Human Rights Commission Ordinance prior to the March 19, 2014 HRC meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Operations Committee Rosefest Parade Discussion: Vice Chair Becker reported that planning for HRC's involvement in the annual Rosefest the parade continues, along with the Culture Fest. He believed the HRC should take a more active e� and visible role in the parade this year. This could entail a celebration or reception after the parade. Another option would be to include a cultural dance troupe in the HRC's segment of the Rosefest Parade. Chair Groff commented he contacted the Karen community regarding the possibility of cultural dancers; however he has not heard back. Commissioner Grefenberg discussed the parade timeline and suggested a theme for the HRC contingent of welcoming a new culture to Roseville, such as the Karen community. This could be part of the HRC's parade theme. Chair Groff agreed with this recommendation stating it would be difficult to pull off a Culture Fest this year given the limited time available to plan such an event. In response to a comment by Commissioner Grefenberg, Chair Groff said that he believed the Culture Fest this year was no longer feasible. Chair Groff-said he would be in contact with the Karen community to see if members were available to take part in the parade. Ms. Collins commented the Rosefest parade deadline was March 31, 2014. This would allow the HRC to hold one more meeting before finalizing the details for the parade. She noted there would be a$100 fee for the parade. Commissioner Grefenberg suggested the HRC consider purchasing or creating signs that would introduce the HRC and the Karen community throughout the parade. Chair Groff explained that banners were rather expensive, but signs could be made. He stated that if a banner were ordered, it should be generic to allow it to be used year after year. Commissioner Courneya recommended the HRC submit their application for the Rosefest parade and that the details be finalized next month. Commissioner Grefenberg moved and Vice Chair Becker seconded a motion to direct staff to submit the HRC's application for the Rosefest Parade as soon as possible and that a more upgraded level of involvement be considered for this year, also directing the Chair to speak with the Karen community. Motion passed unanimously. Program Planning Committee